The Integrated Services of Kalamazoo Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Beth Ann Meints as the new Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, effective upon the retirement of current CEO, Jeff Patton, whose last day is July 10, 2026. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 CONTACT: Karen Longanecker…
ISK, with ASK Family Services, is offering a virtual “Caring for Children” class, designed to support parents and caregivers in building strong, healthy relationships with children! Participants will learn how to: • Foster secure bonds • Cultivate emotional safety • Strengthen nurturing attachments • Develop self-care strategies Class Details: Every Tuesday starting May 5th, for…
“Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma” workshop starts March 3 Our trauma class with ASK Family Services — “Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma” — will start on Tuesday, March 3 and continue for 7 weeks, 10am-12pm, every Tuesday. Register HERE. This class will provide practical ideas for managing children’s emotional and behavioral…
Walk Through a Visit to ISK Urgent Care We’re here for you. Getting help at ISK’s Behavioral Health Urgent Care & Access Center (BHUCAC) is easy! Our new info video takes you through all the steps, so you’ll know what to expect. Learn more about BHUCAC here. Click here for a one-page flyer with all…
FY 2025-2026 Recipient Rights Advisory Committee Meetings During the fiscal year 2025/2026, the Recipient Rights Advisory Committee (RRAC) is scheduled to meet bi-monthly on November 25, January 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, and September 22, unless otherwise noted. Meetings of the RRAC are open. You’re welcome to attend the bi-monthly RRAC meeting from…
Suicide Prevention & Postvention (After-Care) Resources ISK’s Suicide Prevention Team has launched a new webpage designed to provide comprehensive, evidence-based resources for suicide prevention, all in one place. The page also includes postvention (after-care) resources, including immediate help for families at the time of a suicide death, loss support groups, and grief information. You’ll find…
Recipient Rights Training WHEN: Wed., Sept. 24, 4-5pm via Zoom Click HERE for Meeting Link Meeting ID: 815 8063 2014 Passcode: ISK No registration necessary. Recipient Rights Training for Recipients provides people receiving mental health services, parents, and guardians with the knowledge and skills they need to exercise and protect their rights when receiving public…
Congratulations, Jeff Patton! ISK building renamed in longtime CEO’s honor We are proud to announce the renaming of our Integrated Health Clinic and Psychiatric Services Building to the “Jeffrey Wilson Patton, Bronson Healthy Living, Integrated Health Services Clinic” on Thursday, June 26, 2025. This renaming was to honor our CEO, Jeff Patton, for his advocacy…
Help us Improve! You’re invited to participate in our customer survey! Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health is conducting Satisfaction Surveys for customers served by Integrated Services of Kalamazoo. Take the survey HERE. The purpose of this survey is to collect your views on the services and programs you have received. It only takes a few minutes…
Reconnect Clinic ISK’s Integrated Health Services Clinic has launched the Reconnect Clinic, a new initiative designed to help individuals who frequently miss appointments. This program requires qualifying individuals to attend appointments on a first-come, first-served basis during designated hours for six months. Staffed by nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants, the Reconnect Clinic aims to ensure…