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Big Brothers Big Sisters-Kalamazoo (BBBS)
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Kalamazoo (BBBS)
(note this is free service that spans across more than Kalamazoo County)
Website: http://www.bbbsmi.org/
Phone: 269-382-6800
Big Brothers Big Sisters makes meaningful, monitored matches between adult volunteers (Bigs) and children (Littles), ages 6 through 18, in Kalamazoo, Allegan, Calhoun, and Van Buren counties. The financial support of hundreds of donors makes it possible for the agency to professionally match and professionally support Bigs, Littles and their families through the life of the match. This leads to positive friendships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people.
Catholic Charities-Diocese of Kalamazoo
Catholic Charities-Diocese of Kalamazoo
(note, this is a local organization supporting programs for sheltering youth, youth independent living, Caring Network for pregnant teens, Home Heating Program, Bridges Mental Health Counseling, and ARK Shelter)
Website: https://ccdok.org/
Phone: 269-381-9800
The Ark Shelter
The Ark Shelter
The Ark provides a variety of services to runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth in crisis as well as their families. Services are provided at the shelter, in the home, and in communities across southwest Michigan and are tailored to meet the needs of each youth and family. If you are in crisis (or know a youth ages 10-22 who is), please call 269-381-9800 or via the website.
Bridges Mental Health Counseling
Bridges Mental Health Counseling
ARE YOU (OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW) DEALING WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ISSUES?
Depression, anxiety or panic attacks, addiction, gay, lesbian or gender identity issues, relationship conflicts, anger, fear, sexual abuse, grief or loss, child behavior problems or any other family or relationship issues?
You don't have to suffer alone. Help is available. Professional counseling can help you or a loved one develop the coping skills you need to be a healthier, more productive person and member of society. We offer counseling for individuals of all ages, couples and families.
Call 269-381-1234 for a confidential assessment and appointment.
Caring Network serves over 300 pregnant teens and women and their families each year. Caring Network clients have access to personalized case management, referrals, material support, parenting and pregnancy education classes, and limited transitional housing. All services are FREE and provided at our site (1441 South Westnedge) or in the home/community.
Home Heating Assistance Available Through Catholic Charities
Home Heating Assistance Available Through Catholic Charities
The DHAP provides emergency heating assistance -- up to $300 per household -- to anyone in need residing within the nine counties of the Diocese of Kalamazoo (Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St Joseph, and Van Buren counties). The program helps households defray heating expenses and obtain heating resources (fuel oil, natural gas, electricity, firewood, etc).
Children's Protective Services (CPS)
Children's Protective Services (CPS)
(note, MDHHS which oversees the CPS department can provide resources to youth and adults who may have an open investigation, or an investigation that has been found unsubstantiated and needing additional community referrals and resources to support areas such as social-emotional health (Family Preservation Program)
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs
Phone: (Informational: 269-337-4900)
(Report Abuse & Neglect: (855) 444-3911)
The Family Preservation Program provides support programs to families involved with Children's Protective Services. They operate on an annual budget of approximately $56 million, most of which is for contracted services, training and collaborative initiatives. They offer the following services:
The Child Safety and Permanency Planning Process
Child Protection/Community Partners (low risk substantiated and unsubstantiated CPS cases)
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Communities in Schools (CIS)
Website: https://ciskalamazoo.org/
Phone: 269-337-1601
Communities in Schools is an organization that partners with local schools to provide students basic needs such as food, clothing, and school supplies. They also seek to address needs such as:
improved attendance
behavior support
academic support
dental care
basic health services
Gryphon Place
Gryphon Place
(note, this is available to all Kalamazoo County residents regardless of insurance, programming or income)
Website: www.gryphon.org
Business Line: 269-381-1510
Trained staff and volunteers answer the 211/HELP-Line which provides 24-hour crisis intervention as well as information and referrals to community resources. Individuals can reach this number by dialing 2-1-1 (Kalamazoo County Residents) or 269-381-HELP. Other programs include: community traumatic incident response teams (269-381-HELP), suicide prevention services (269-381-1510 or 800-273-TALK), dispute resolution services (269-522-3434 or 800-873-7658) and a support group for survivors of suicide (269-381-HELP). The following toll free numbers are also available 24 hours a day: (800) 292-4517 for the RAPline (Runaway Assistance Program); (800) 942-HELP for the Parent HELPline, 800-996-6228 for the Vulnerable Adult Helpline.
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Formally known as Community Mental Health
Website: https://iskzoo.org/
Phone: 269-553-8000
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. We provide a welcoming and diverse community partnership which collaborates and shares effective resources that support individuals and families to be successful through all phases of life. ISK works with youth, families and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed.
They Serve
They Serve
Adults with Mental Illness
Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Persons with Substance Use Disorders
Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbances
Mobile Crisis Response (MCR)
Mobile Crisis Response (MCR)
Website: https://www.fcsource.org/crisis-intervention.html
Phone: (269) 373-6000
The Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) Program is a comprehensive, community-based service offering immediate response, 24-hours per day, seven days per week, for youth in Kalamazoo County facing a mental health and/or substance use crisis. Mobile Crisis Response is a team of clinical professionals trained specifically to work with youth and their families. They are skilled in crisis intervention, clinical assessment addressing serious mental health issues, developing crisis safety plans to address risks and behaviors associated with mental health and substance use issues and coordinating short-term crisis placements for youth. The MCR team has up-to-date access to community resources and knowledge of critical youth issues. Mobile Crisis Response provides to families (at no cost):
A prompt response from caring professionals who will assess and respond to your crisis situation
A focus on individual choice, allowing families to determine the nature of the crisis, and when, where and how MCR will respond
Follow up services after a crisis to work with youth, families or providers and to assist in the development of safety/crisis plans
Prevention Works
Prevention Works
Website: https://www.prevention-works.org/
Business Line: 269-388-4200
Prevention Works provides prevention programs to youth and families. They offer a variety of supports and services, including
They develop and implement programs that address
substance use prevention,
violence prevention,
social emotional development,
family life skills,
parenting and adolescent health.
They promote healthy messages, deliver presentations, develop prevention plans for schools and more.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Clothing
Clothing
Calvary Reformed Church - Calvary Clothes Closet (269) 375-6240
Dream Center (269) 382-4760
Kalamazoo Deacon's Conference (269) 344-7333
Kalamazoo Free Methodist Church (269) 382-3100
Salvation Army- Kalamazoo Citadel Corps (269) 344-6119
United Methodist Free Store Of Kalamazoo (269) 349-3047
Community Shelters
Community Shelters
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission (269) 345-2974
Oakland House (269) 532-1270
Open Doors (269) 343-6064
YWCA (Domestic Violence) (269) 345-5595
Crisis Hotlines
Crisis Hotlines
Gryphon Place Helpline (269) 381-4357
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 Crisis Text Line Text 741-741
Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo (Youth) (800) 873-8336
National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline (269) 345-5595
Disaster Services
Disaster Services
American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan (269) 353-6180
FEMA (800) 621-3362
Emergency Services
Emergency Services
In Case of Police Emergency Dial 9-1-1
In Case of Medical Emergency Dial 9-1-1
In Case of Fire Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Kalamazoo County Government - Animal Control (269) 383-8775
Child/Adult Protective Services (855) 444-3911
Food
Food
Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes (269) 343-3663
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - SNAP (269) 337-4900
Valley Family Church (Tuesdays) (269) 324-5599
Kalamazoo Deacon’s Conference (269) 344-7333
Kalamazoo Gospel Mission (269) 345-2974
Ecumenical Senior Center (269) 381-9750
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services - WIC (269) 373-5200
Ministry with Community (269) 343-6073
Senior Services Of Southwest Michigan Senior Services (269) 382-0515
Healthcare
Healthcare
In Case of Medical Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Borgess Medical Center/Borgess Health (269) 226-7000
Bronson Healthcare Group (269) 341-7723
Alternatives of Kalamazoo (269) 345-1740
Planned Parenthood (269) 372-1200
Family Health Center – Paterson/Burdick (269) 349-2641
Family Health Center - Portage (269) 488-7342
Family Health Center - Rose (269) 385-2217
Family Health Center - Sheridan (269) 349-2641
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services (269) 373-5200
Western Michigan University - Unified Clinic (269) 387-7000
Housing Assistance
Housing Assistance
Housing Resources (269) 382-0287
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (269) 337-4900
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (855) 646-7432
Information and Referral Services
Information and Referral Services
Gryphon Place Dial 2-1-1
Disability Network Southwest Michigan (269) 345-1516
Area Agency on Aging – Region 3A (269) 373-5173
Senior Services of Southwest Michigan (269) 382-0515
Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (800) 642-4838
Legal Assistance
Legal Assistance
Elder Law of Michigan (800) 347-5297
Kalamazoo County Bar Association (269) 381-4693
Legal Aid of Western Michigan (888) 783-8190
State Bar of Michigan (800) 968-0738
Michigan Indian Legal Service (Indian Tribe Individuals) (231) 947-0122
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Kalamazoo Community Mental Health (269) 553-7000
Mobile Crisis Response (17 and under) (269) 373-6000
Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (800) 676-0423
Al-Anon Family Groups (269) 343-4328
Alcoholics Anonymous (269) 349-4410
Narcotics Anonymous (800) 230-4085
Utility Assistance Phone Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (269) 337-4900
Salvation Army - Kalamazoo Citadel Corps (269) 344-6119
United Way of Jackson County (Serves Kalamazoo County) (517) 784-0511
True North Community Services (231) 355-5880
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services (Veterans) (269) 373-5361
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