ISK supports people in making informed, healthy choices and engaging in self-management strategies for improved health. Here we’ve gathered resources to help you in your wellness journey.
Thanks to ISK’s Juton Hanks, RN BSN, for curating this information.
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• Find the nearest Covid-19 vaccine location
• Info from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Refocus, Reconnect, Recover: A community recovery initiative in partnership with ISK
CARES (Community AIDS Resource and Education Services)
With offices in Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo, CARES mission is to provide comprehensive sexual health and wellness services where all participants feel welcome, well-informed, cared for, and loved. Services include HIV testing, case management, and support groups.
STD & HIV Testing and Counseling
Confidential testing, screening, and counseling for STD & HIV risk reduction through Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services.
• Eye of the Hurricane Meditation (Audio)
• Leaves on a Stream Meditation (Audio)
• Mindful Running and Exercise
• MyStrength: Free Online Tool for Emotional Wellness: On the website, look for the prompts for “sign up” and “login.” When prompted, use the Access Code “SWMKalamazoo.”
• Stress-Management Activities and Worksheets
• Three Self-Compassion Exercises
• Wheel of Awareness Meditation (Audio)
The Steve Fund Crisis Text Line
For young people of color who are feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed. Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained crisis counselor will respond, 24/7.
• Disability Network Southwest Michigan
• The ARC Community Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community. Locations in Kalamazoo and Portage, Battle Creek, and Albion.
Kalamazoo Area Agency on Aging/Older Adult Services
Helps older adults and their caregivers access services, participate in health education classes, and live at home independently. Provides advocacy, elder abuse prevention, and more.
HRI offers housing services designed to stabilize households experiencing homelessness and help those in jeopardy of losing their housing in Kalamazoo County. If you are homeless and need emergency shelter, dial 211 or 1 (800) 563-5432 for information and referral to a shelter for the night.
CHAI (Community Health Access Initiative)
Works to support and improve LGBTQ+ young people’s health and well-being in inclusive and affirming ways by bolstering their resilience and increasing access to healthcare through provider education and training.
Suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. Text ‘START’ to 678-678 or call (866) 488-7386. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year; 100% confidential and free.
Call (877) 565-8860. Trans Lifeline connects trans people to community, support, and resources. The hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for trans and questioning peers.
• (269) 381-4357 (HELP): 24/7 emotional support or crisis intervention; free and confidential.
• Dial 2-1-1 (or text your zip code to 898-211): Resource line for info on housing and utility assistance, taxes, food pantries, eviction diversion, mental health services, and more.
• The Steve Fund Crisis Text Line
For young people of color who are feeling down, stressed, or overwhelmed. Text STEVE to 741741 and a live, trained crisis counselor will respond, 24/7.
• ASK Family Services: For youth (and their parents or caregivers) with developmental, mood, behavioral, or emotional challenges.
• Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Michigan
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• Find the nearest Covid-19 vaccine location
• Info from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Refocus, Reconnect, Recover: A community recovery initiative in partnership with ISK
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The Trevor Project