New! Assessments Available on Saturdays Starting May 4

More Convenience & Access! As of May 4, 2024, same-day assessments will be available on Saturdays for adults and youth from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ISK’s Same-Day Access Center at is located at 440 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo MI 49007. (The Urgent Care Center is also at that address.) Monday through Friday Assessment Times:…

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Helping people land jobs they love

Employment success story shows how ISK helps people find & keep good jobs Action Employment Services (AES) is an ISK program that helps people find and maintain gainful employment in the community, using individual placement planning, job coaching, follow-along supports and other strategies. Watch the video to see why AES recently highlighted SueAne as a…

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Climate Change & Health Series: SUSTAINABLE DIETS

Sustainable diets for the Earth and our health Every food has an environmental footprint, which includes everything from energy and water needed to produce it, to the pollution caused by production and processing. Lucky for us, eating a sustainable diet is a win-win, because diets that are good for the planet also happen to be…

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More Adult Mental Health First Aid Classes, May 1 & July 25!

May 1 & July 25, 2024 ADULT Mental Health First Aid REGISTER HERE Mental Health First Aid for Adults teaches people how to recognize signs of mental health or substance use challenges in adults ages 18 and older, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide a person toward appropriate care if…

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Climate Change & Health Series: FOOD (IN)SECURITY

One of the most striking things about food insecurity… …is the clear and severe impact it has on mental health, with instances of mental disorders almost three times as likely in a severely food insecure adult compared to a food secure adult. Learn all about food insecurity, how climate change affects it, and how to…

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Special Board Meeting: Monday, Jan. 29, 4 p.m.

All are invited to attend! Featuring a presentation by: Susan Radwan, Policy Governance Consultant, Leading Edge Mentoring (LEM)  Brad P. Casemore, MHSA, LMSW, FACHE; Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health  “SWMBH Owner Engagement and Ends Development For Constituent CMHA Boards 2023-2024″ Click here for details. For more information on attending board meetings in person or remotely, please see…

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ISK’s Patton to be honored at WMed’s MLK Jr. Celebration, Jan. 12

Public invited to celebrate MLK Jr.’s legacy and honor ISK’s CEO, Jeff Patton On Friday Jan. 12, the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and honor Jeff Patton, CEO of ISK. WMed calls ISK “a local organization that continues…

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Shelter Donation Opportunity: Seeking items for people we serve!

Looking for an opportunity to share joy and goodwill? Please consider donating items listed here for the people we serve in our Kalamazoo shelters. It is SO appreciated!   NEEDED ITEMS:   Keystone Veteran Transitional House • Utensils (forks, knives & spoons) • Plates and cups • Twin-size linens & pillows   Step-Up Family Shelter…

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