About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Grove Emotional Health Collaborative and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you guys take insurance for ghost sightings?’ The receptionist looked puzzled but replied, 'Um, no, we don’t.' With a straight face, the driver nodded and said, 'Okay, thanks,' before driving off. Later that day, an elderly lady walked in and asked if they treated ghosts. The doctor smiled and answered, 'Ma’am, we help with emotional health—maybe you’re just missing your favorite coffee shop?'
2. A curious patient walked into Grove Emotional Health Collaborative one afternoon and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you offer therapy for pets?’ The receptionist smiled politely but shook her head. ‘No, sir,’ she replied. The man looked disappointed for a moment, then his face lit up with an idea. ‘Well, maybe my dog could use some help too!’ he joked. Everyone in the waiting room burst out laughing, including the receptionist who added, ‘Next time, bring him along—we might just surprise ourselves.’
3. One day, an elderly gentleman entered Grove Emotional Health Collaborative and asked the receptionist, ‘Do you offer therapy for pets? Mine’s driving me crazy!’ The receptionist smiled warmly and replied, 'No, sir, we only help humans here.' The old man nodded understandingly and left, muttering under his breath, 'Well, I’ll just have to teach him some manners then!'
4. In the waiting room of Grove Emotional Health Collaborative, a small dog trotted in, tail wagging. No owner followed behind. The receptionist smiled and knelt down. ‘Where’s your person?’ she asked gently. The dog looked back with a puzzled expression, then bounded towards the open door, as if leading her somewhere unexpected. The receptionist laughed and called out, ‘Who wants to adopt a therapy dog today?’ A nurse from the next room popped her head in and said, ‘I’ll take him—we’re short on smiles around here.’ The little dog wagged happily, clearly relieved, and trotted off with his new friend. As the door closed, everyone in the waiting room exchanged knowing smiles, thinking, ‘Another good day saved by an unseen hero—a tiny furry one!’