KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A new behavioral health urgent care facility opened it’s doors in Kalamazoo on Monday, July 10.
Located in a 7,900 square foot building, Integrated Services of Kalamazoo’s new center features nine treatment rooms, offices, waiting rooms, a conference room, reception area, lobby, and a security office.
According to Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, the facility, located at 440 West Kalamazoo Avenue, will offer same-day access, urgent care treatment for mental health, and assist those needing help with substance use disorders.
ISK officials say the new facility is the first behavioral health urgent care and access center in Kalamazoo County, making it one of very few across the state of Michigan. They go onto say that funding for the $5 million dollar center came from several sources to include ARPA funding awared to ISK by Kalamazoo County.
Issues the Urgent Care Center Can Address:
• Mental health crises
• Intrusive or disturbing thoughts
• Suicidal thoughts
• Thinking of harming yourself or others
• Depression, anxiety
• Panic attacks, severe emotional distress
• Problems with substance use
• Acute grief reactions
• Trouble managing daily activities due to mental health or substance use
Services Offered:
• Crisis stabilization
• Screening for services
• Referrals to providers for treatment
• Safety planning
• Connections to community resources
• Compassionate listening
The facility is scheduled to be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until Friday, July 21. The facility will then increase their hours to 24 hours a day, seven days a week on Monday, July 24.
The Urgent Care Center is open to anyone struggling with an urgent behavioral health problem. It serves people of all ages and incomes, with or without insurance coverage. Anyone in crisis may walk in or call 269-373-6000.
