Gryphon Place

Crisis services - crisis services are provided through participation as a center for the 988 national suicide and crisis lifelines where we support callers across the country. A local helpline is also operated to assist callers in need in southwest michigan. All lines are operated 24/7/365. Calls are confidential and callers receive respect, empathy, and compassion to address life stressors that may be causing feelings of being overwhelmed or thoughts of suicide. Staff who work the line receive in-depth crisis training, including suicide intervention. Gryphon place's crisis lines are accredited by council on accreditation (coa) and american association of suicidology (aas).

Marketing and development conducts fundraising events in the community, such as the suicide prevention walk (spw) and eat drink give (edg). Funds are raised through sponsorships, event registrations, and other community fundraisers, including harding's market's round-up program. Spw is a 5k cause-walk that raises awareness for suicide prevention and draws in about 400 people. Edg is gala where guests can sample various cuisine and bid on auction items, which draws in about 150 people.

Conflict resolution - in our restorative practices for the community and youth is often used as an alternative to punitive discipline. Restorative practices services provides individuals with opportunities to address concerns and solve problems and, when there is wrongdoing, play an active role in addressing the wrong and making things right. The aim of restorative practices is to peacefully resolve conflicts, repair harm, restore relationships, improve human behavior, and provide effective leadership. Types of restorative practices include restorative conference and restorative circle. Gryphon place also provides restorative justice trainings to schools, youth serving agencies, and other community workspaces.