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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Same-day access to Youth & Family Services starts Dec. 4

The Youth & Families Department at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo will be transitioning to Same-Day Access Services on Monday, December 4, 2023. Youth and families seeking same-day access and urgent care for mental health and substance use disorders can walk in to our Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Access Center (440 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo,…

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An Important Message from our Chief Medical Officer

From the Desk of Gopal Bedi, M.D. ISK’s Chief Medical Officer November 8, 2023 MENTAL ILLNESS & VIOLENCE Mental health disorders by themselves are not determinants of violence. Dr. Gopal Bedi The recent horrific killing of 18 innocent people in Lewiston, Maine, has evoked emotions of anxiety, fear, anger and even depression in the general…

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