NORTH EAST OTTAWA FORUM

NEO Forum provides counseling services, education, support and resources to youth in order to reduce substance abuse, violence, juvenile delinquency and other risky behaviors. The NEO Forum staff is a unique combination of a full time counselor and an on site Sheriff Deputy who work closely with the school personnel and community members to help our youth.

NEO Forum Counselor, Katie Walsh, provides counseling services to students in grades K-12 and their families. Deputy Shane Ryke educates students in grades K-12 through anti-drug classes while still enforcing laws and ordinances in the school and municipalities. If you have any questions or feel that your child may benefit from these services, contact Ms.Katie Walsh, NEO Forum Counselor at 616-997-3519 or 616-997-3408.

Ottawa County Trends

Youth Assessment Survey

Talk Sooner Blog

Substance Abuse

YAS Substance Abuse Stats

Drug Use in High School

YAS Safety Stats

Teen Addiction Support

Marijuana

When Adolescents Give Up Pot, Their Cognition Quickly Improves

The Effects of Marijuana on the Brain

Marijuana's Addictive Potential

Tobacco/E Cigarettes

The City of Coopersville Tobacco Ordinance

Juuling

E-Cigarettes - Wet Lung

E-Cigarettes - Popcorn Lung

The Dangers of Vaping

E-Cigarette Statistics

What does the CDC say about E-cigarettes?

Vaping is Nicotine

Vaping Blog

Bullying

Bullying

Mental Health

Depression & Suicide

Anxiety

Internet & Phone Safety

Sexting