ISK’s Annual Public Hearing moved to Sept. 26, 2022

ISK will hold a joint public hearing for adoption of its annual budget and for taking comments about operations and services at a meeting on Sept. 26, 2022. The ISK Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, June 27 at 4 p.m. at 610 S. Burdick St. in the Board Conference…

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Register now for FREE Adult Mental Health First Aid Classes

Learn Adult Mental Health First Aid at ISK for Free! WHEN: JUNE 28, JULY 26 or SEPT. 28, 2022 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch is on your own. WHERE: 418 W. Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo MI 49007 Conference Room A (in the building’s basement) Register HERE. For more information about ISK’s Mental Health First Aid…

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ISK creating Kalamazoo County’s first behavioral health urgent care center

New Resource for Mental Health Emergencies Coming to Downtown Kalamazoo “We’re going to work directly with the emergency services, the public safety departments and ambulance companies in order to develop the appropriate protocol for when to bring somebody to that urgent care and access center versus the emergency department or even jail.” –Dianne Shaffer, ISK…

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Join Us for Our Next Board Meeting: Mon., May 23

Our next Board Meeting is Mon., May 23, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To view the official notice, click here. Please visit our Board of Directors page to access more meeting materials. There you’ll also find detailed board information and our schedule of 2022 meetings. Two Ways to Attend • IN-PERSON: 2nd Floor…

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Join Us for Our Next Board Meeting: Mon., April 25

Our next Board Meeting is Mon., April 25, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To view the agenda and board packet, click here. Please visit our Board of Directors page to access more meeting materials. There you’ll also find detailed board information and our schedule of 2022 meetings. Two Ways to Attend • IN-PERSON:…

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Online Workshop: Mental Health & Social Equity, May 12

How does inequity & oppression affect mental healthcare? Learn about community mental health needs, with an emphasis on understanding systemic oppression and its impacts. Virtual Workshop hosted by ONEplace, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. Presented by Analytics Manager Amy Galick, who led ISK’s Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) in 2021. Register HERE.…

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All are Welcome! Next Board Meeting is Mon., March 28

Our next Board Meeting is Mon., March 28, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. To view the board packet, click here. Please visit our Board of Directors page to access more meeting materials. There you’ll also find detailed board information and our schedule of 2022 meetings. Two Ways to Attend • IN-PERSON: 2nd Floor…

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State certifies ISK as a Michigan Veteran Connector organization

ISK is pleased to announce that we’ve been certified as a Michigan Veteran Connector organization by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA). The Michigan Veteran Connector designation recognizes health systems and community partners (such as schools, churches, and employers) that are committed to supporting the needs of service members, veterans, and military-connected families. With this…

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Class: April 5 at ISK

Learn Youth Mental Health First Aid FREE! Join us Tues., April 5 at 610 S. Burdick, Kalamazoo MI 49007 for Youth Mental Health First Aid. Learn how to help an adolescent who’s experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Class is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All materials are provided.…

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