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ISK announces results of the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

From ISK’s CEO, Jeff Patton: On behalf of Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, I am excited to announce the 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This is our most comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment to date, which I am confident will provide a strong foundation for deeper understanding, collaborative action,…

ISK Advises of a Data Security Incident

Notice of Data Security Incident Nov. 12, 2021 – This is to notify affected individuals about a data security incident that involved a limited number of our clients’ personal information. Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, Inc. (“ISK”) takes the protection of your information very seriously. For this reason, we are contacting you directly to explain the circumstances…

Therapy garden takes root at Keystone Veteran Transitional House with help from Portage Lowe’s

A team from the Portage Lowe’s store visited Keystone Veteran Transitional House (KVTH) on Friday, Oct. 29  to build eight raised-bed garden boxes and install fencing for a therapy garden. “A lot of the Vets enjoy gardening; it’s truly therapeutic during a very stressful time in their lives,” says Tyrone Thrash, Keystone Housing Coordinator. Keystone…

Jeff Patton, CEO of ISK, receives I.B. Sendi Lifetime Achievement Award

ISK warmly congratulates our CEO, Jeff Patton, who was recognized recently for his more than 40-year career of public mental health service and innovation by NAMI Michigan and New Oakland Family Centers. Jeff received the first annual I. B. Sendi Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 NAMI Michigan Honors gala banquet in Midland, Michigan. The…

InterAct of Michigan transitioning programs to ISK following revenue drop, COVID-19 impacts

After 30 years of dedication to collaborative delivery of evidence-supported mental health and substance use disorder treatments that foster hope and wellness, it has been decided that InterAct of Michigan will transition its Kalamazoo programs and services to Integrated Services of Kalamazoo by October 1, 2021. During the current and past year, InterAct experienced a…

Input sought on integrated healthcare

The Mental Health Association in Michigan is asking people – including children, youth, and parents – who have lived experience with mental health conditions to fill out a short survey by Sept. 7. The survey is about integrated physical and mental healthcare. It’s confidential, and the findings will be used to influence mental health public…

New COVID-19 protocols at ISK; County at “high” transmission level

Please mask and distance inside ISK FOR YOUR SAFETY As Kalamazoo County is now classified at a *HIGH* Community Transmission Level (as of Aug. 12), we’re asking all employees and visitors, whether vaccinated or not, to wear masks indoors and maintain a distance of 6 feet from others. Masks will be offered to those without…

NEW COVID-19 Safety Update for ISK Visitors

Masks encouraged but not required MASKS + DISTANCING Based on current OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards, there is no longer a requirement to wear masks or social distance at ISK, as of June 28, 2021. Clients will not be refused service if they choose to not wear a mask. However, we strongly encourage masks and social…

KDPS partners with ISK to connect residents to recovery outreach services

(News release from the City of Kalamazoo, Jan. 14, 2021) ISK’s Opioid Overdose Response Program provides emergency mental health services to those struggling with alcohol or drug use KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) today announced its partnership with Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) to provide more resources to Kalamazoo residents seeking recovery from substance use…