MON., 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,…
Beth 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…
WED., 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,…
Engage 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…
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.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…