High ratings prove ISK’s Mental Health First Aid training WORKS. Join us! The results are in! ISK’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) classes get OUTSTANDING ratings from the people who take them. After training, they feel empowered to: • Recognize signs that someone is dealing with a mental health or substance use challenge • Reach…
DetailsMost likely you’ve felt it, though you may not have known a specific term for it. Learn all about eco-anxiety in the latest installment of Climate Change & Health by Nicole Olweean, ISK Community Health Worker. What is Eco-Anxiety? Researchers are currently working on making the language around eco-anxiety more precise, asking questions like, what’s…
DetailsMON., NOV. 20 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 necessary. WHEN: Monday,…
DetailsBeth Ann Meints, ISK’s administrator of clinical services, and CEO Jeff Patton stand inside the lobby of the new Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Access Center at 440 W. Kalamazoo Ave. Photo by Brian K. Powers ISK’s new behavioral health urgent care center was featured in Encore Magazine’s October 2023 issue. ISK and police partner…
DetailsWED., NOV. 15 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., Nov. 15 at KRESA, Wile Auditorium, 1819 E. Milham Ave., Portage,…
DetailsEngage in community events & meet ISK staff! 1) The Kalamazoo County Stand Down for veterans is set for Friday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Salvation Army, 1700 Burdick Street. 2) Recovery Institute of Southwest Michigan’s Wellness & Recovery Festival is Saturday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bronson…
DetailsAll 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.
DetailsWED., 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,…
DetailsClick 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…
DetailsOur 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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