Next Board Meeting is the Annual Budget Public Hearing, Sept. 25
All are welcome to ISK Board Meetings! Next Meeting: September 25, 2023 (Budget Public Hearing) For more meeting info, please visit our Board of Directors page.
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FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Class on Aug. 30!
WED., AUG. 30 YOUTH Mental Health First Aid REGISTER HERE Designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. Learn how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge. Class is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 30 at KRESA, Wile Auditorium, 1819 E. Milham Ave., Portage,…
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System of Care Conference is Aug. 11 at WMU’s Fetzer Center
Click HERE for Registration and Draft Agenda Questions? Please contact Michelle Houtrow at MHoutrow@iskzoo.org or (269) 553-7122. Kalamazoo Wraps 9th Annual System of Care Conference: “Cultivating Connections Within Our System of Care” August 11, 2023 at WMU’s Fetzer Center from 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m. This one-day conference will bring together some of our area’s most experienced…
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New Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center Opens
Our new center is OPEN for service! ISK staff and board members join CEO Jeff Patton (with scissors) at the ribbon cutting event for the new Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center, July 7, 2023. At noon on Monday, July 10, 2023, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo opened the doors to its new Behavioral…
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Feedback Welcome at Public Hearing: Mon., June 26
ISK Welcomes the Community to Attend Annual Hearing On Monday, June 26 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., ISK is holding its annual public hearing. The purpose of this event is to gather input from individuals served, their families, advocates, and community members on how to improve the delivery of services for individuals with mental…
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Jeff Patton named Community Partner of the Year
Jeff Patton, CEO of Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, was recently awarded the Community Partner of the Year award from Family & Children Services. Sherry Thomas-Cloud, CEO of Family & Children Services, said, “Jeff Patton has a long history of being a stellar leader in the mental health field. Jeff’s knowledge and advocacy has been crucial…
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Work with us at our new Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center
ISK is hiring for our new Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center, opening in Summer 2023 at 440 W. Kalamazoo Ave. Join our team and thrive in a collaborative, respectful, inclusive and trauma-informed work environment. We’re looking for: • Community Health Workers • Patient Registration Specialists • Emergency Mental Health Clinicians Visit iskzoo.org/careers TODAY to…
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Expanding access, enhancing crisis response, and more
ISK’s journey as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center began in Fiscal Year 2019 with the launch of our first CCBHC Expansion Grant project, supported by SAMHSA. As of 2022, ISK was one of 13 demonstration sites in Michigan. With 5,762 active CCBHC enrollees, and over 100,000 distinct days of CCBHC services rendered, ISK is…
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On Medicaid? Here’s what you need to know to renew coverage
IMPORTANT NEWS: Medicaid beneficiaries need to renew their coverage this year, starting in June, as Michigan resumes Medicaid eligibility redeterminations to comply with federal legislation. Here’s what Michigan Medicaid beneficiaries need to do to prepare: 1. Make sure your address, phone number and email address are up to date at Michigan.gov/MIBridges. You can also…
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Tips for processing a nearby tragedy
ISK grieves with the Michigan State University community. We have many MSU alum, fans, and those with close ties on our staff. During this tragic moment, we’re grateful to Oakland Community Health Network for offering these mental health tips for families and individuals affected by this heartbreaking event.