FREE Mental Health First Aid Classes, Feb. 9 and March 17!

Register for classes HERE. THURS., FEB. 9: YOUTH Mental Health First Aid 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 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Gryphon Place, 3245 S. 8th St., Kalamazoo 49009. FRI.,…

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FREE New Year’s Eve Bash with Power Branch, including NY Fest Buttons!

Back to the ’70s with Power Branch! Ring in the New Year with Power Branch AND enjoy New Year’s Fest of Kalamazoo! RSVP: 269-251-5175 Open to any adult on a mental health journey. Friendly, safe, recovery-oriented fun! WHAT: Pizza, snacks, hot cocoa, pop, costume contest, prizes, karaoke, swag, trivia, coloring, vision boards, and more! Plus,…

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All are Welcome to Attend our Board Meeting: Monday, Nov. 28

ISK’s next Board Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 28 at 610 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan (2nd Floor Board Conference Room) from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For the board packet, click here.  Please visit our Board of Directors page for more info, including our schedule of meetings. Two Ways to Attend • IN-PERSON:…

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Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (like ISK) are improving care

CCBHCs continue to expand access to care, alleviate workforce challenges and strengthen the crisis care system. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) offer access to mental health services much faster than the national average wait time and provide access to certain forms of substance use disorder treatment at vastly higher rates than non-CCBHCs, according to…

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All are Welcome to Attend our Board Meeting: Monday, Oct. 24

ISK’s next Board Meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 24 at 610 South Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan (2nd Floor Board Conference Room) from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Please visit our Board of Directors page to access more info. There you’ll also find detailed board information and our schedule of 2022 meetings. Two Ways to…

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Conflict-Free Access and Planning Listening Sessions: Oct. 25 & 26

Are you a person receiving Medicaid services through a community mental health (CMH) service provider? The State is deciding how to move forward with Conflict-Free Access and Planning (CFAP), and your feedback will be given to the decision-makers to help determine the best option to limit conflict. Join one of two sessions to help shape…

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ISK breaks ground for new Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center

“This Center will be equipped with 24 hours/seven days a week mental health and substance use specialty supports and services … to more appropriately address crisis needs in community-based settings that are less restrictive than other settings.” ISK CEO Jeff Patton ISK held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wed., Oct. 5, 2022 for our new Behavioral…

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