Anxiety Resource Center - ARC

05/12/2026

New growth surrounds us. Have you taken the time to enjoy a wildflower walk?

05/11/2026

The ARC is back in-person for an anxiety support group on May 12. Open to anyone who needs anxiety support. Register online to reserve a seat.

https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/in-person/

05/11/2026

Let’s walk for mental health. Downtown Grand Rapids, MI.
Thank you The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan - be nice.

05/05/2026

New offering this spring. Stay informed with the Anxiety Resource Center Newsletter. 🌷

05/03/2026

Why attend an ARC Peer-Support Group? When we meet others, who also manage daily anxiety, we realize we aren’t alone in our thoughts and feelings. Anxiety is normal. Learning new tips and tricks to manage it - helps.

Five-week groups have been filling early. Space is limited. Join our next session: May 27-June 24.

www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/

05/01/2026

Laughter is the universal language that bridges all barriers and reminding us that joy knows no bounds. -World Laughter Day 💛

04/30/2026

World Laughter Day is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of May.

"Part of healing and thriving is recognizing the positive emotions that sustain us—joy, hope, connection, gratitude, and laughter. By starting the month with laughter, you can set a powerful tone: Mental health support isn’t just about surviving hard days; it’s about embracing good ones, too."

Susan Rardon Rose, Ph.D. shares her thoughts on celebrating World Laughter Day and the start of Mental Health Awareness.

Laughter, Light, and Mental Health The first day of May marks World Laughter Day, a celebration of the healing power of

04/29/2026

Physical exercise does more than just change the body. It can change the brain. Listen to the latest episode of Anxiety Unraveled.

Episode 5 On the latest episode of Anxiety Unraveled, ARC Podcast Host Mike Maddox sits down with Brendan Kelly, owner and CEO of The Well Being Counseling and Fitness Center, to understand the importance of physical exercise for mental health. Kelly shares about his unique practice in Grand Rapids,...

04/27/2026

When the world feels overwhelming, our nervous systems feel it too. Join us this Wednesday as we explore practical ways to protect our mental health. Learn to set healthy boundaries with news and social media. Find ways to stay grounded when everything feels loud. 💛

A Zoom Discussion:
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/workshops-events/

04/27/2026

When the world feels overwhelming, our nervous systems feel it too. Join us as we explore practical ways to protect our mental health. Learn to set healthy boundaries with news and social media. Find ways to stay grounded when everything feels loud. 💛

A Zoom Discussion:
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/workshops-events/

04/26/2026

Planning a spring trip? Sitting at appointments? Consider a new read to take along. Check out our featured Wellness Reads for April.

The Place I'm In: What I see when I stop to notice by Miranda Keeling
Wonder Struck: How Wonder & Awe Shape the Way We Think by Helen De Cruz
The Self-Talk Workout by Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Ph.D.