Behavioral Medicine
Your mental health is key.
Our dedicated team of therapists and behavioral health consultants have the knowledge and experience to help you manage your behavioral health needs. We make sure that the children and adults in our community have the tools they need to move forward with healthy, long-term behavioral
health habits. We welcome patients who are uninsured or covered by Medicaid.
We offer therapy services in both individual and group formats to meet your needs. Our team understands that, at times, therapy is not enough. In addition to therapy, we aid patients in fostering change through the use of psychotropic medications administered by our two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Ensuring that you are offered the right medications to support your behavioral health is another way we prioritize our behavioral health patients at FHC.
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis or need suicide prevention assistance, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For immediate local assistance or transportation to the emergency room, please call 911.
What We Offer
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Office-Based Addiction Treatment Program (OBAT)
- Case management for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Social Work Assistance
- Contingency Management
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Support
- On-site Insurance Outreach and Enrollment
Make an Appointment
- 269.349.2641
Available Locations
Moses L. Walker Building
- 117 W. Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Get Directions
Alcott Building
Behavioral Health Resources
Crisis Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis.
- ISK Crisis Line: (269) 373-6000 – Available 24/7 for immediate help in Kalamazoo.
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 – For emergencies involving toxins or poisoning.
- Emergency Dispatch: 911 – For urgent medical, fire, or police needs.
- Crisis Text Line: Text “START” to 741741 for immediate text-based crisis assistance.
Mental Health Services
- Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK): Comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Phone: (269) 373-6000
- Address: 418 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care: Same-day assessments and emergency mental health services.
- Phone: (269) 373-6000
- Address: 440 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Western Michigan University Behavioral Health Services: Counseling for students and young adults experiencing mental health challenges.
- Phone: (269) 387-8230
- Address: 1000 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI
- Pine Rest Kalamazoo Clinic: Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment services.
- Phone: (269) 343-6700
- Address: 1530 Nichols Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
- Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH): General mental health and substance use treatment services.
- Phone: 1-800-676-0423
- Ascension Borgess Hospital Behavioral Health: Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program.
- Phone: (269) 226-7406
- Address: 1521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI
- Kalamazoo TMS & Behavioral Health: Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and mental health treatment services.
- Phone: (269) 381-6950
- Address: 5930 Lovers Ln, Portage, MI 49002
- Family Health Center (FHC)
- Address: 117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Phone: (269) 349-2641
- Website: www.fhckzoo.com
Substance Use Services
- Detoxification (Detox) Options:
- Medical Detox: Supervised withdrawal in a medical facility to ensure safety.
- Integrated Services of Kalamazoo: Provides detoxification and residential services.
- Gilmore Inpatient Detox: 24/7 monitoring with residential treatment.
- Pine Rest Kalamazoo Clinic: Addiction treatment and integrated care for co-occurring disorders.
- Enlightened Recovery Center: Inpatient detox followed by residential treatment.
- Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH): Non-medical detox support.
- Medical Detox: Supervised withdrawal in a medical facility to ensure safety.
- Inpatient & Residential Treatment:
- Short-Term Residential: Typically 30 days or less with medical and therapeutic support.
- Long-Term Residential Treatment: Lasts several months with intensive therapeutic communities for deep behavioral change.
- Outpatient Treatment:
- Standard outpatient therapy allowing individuals to live at home while attending therapy.
- Integrated Services of Kalamazoo: Provides comprehensive outpatient treatment options.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT):
- Opioid Use Disorder: Methadone, Buprenorphine (Suboxone), Naltrexone
- Alcohol Use Disorder: Naltrexone, Disulfiram (Antabuse), Acamprosate
- Nicotine Addiction: Nicotine patches, Bupropion (Zyban), Varenicline (Chantix)
- Victory Clinical Services: MAT combined with intensive outpatient services.
- Family Health Center (FHC): Comprehensive treatment for substance use, including MAT options.
- Behavioral Therapies:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing negative thought patterns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Focuses on emotional regulation and coping strategies.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI): Encourages self-motivation for change.
Contingency Management: Rewarding positive behaviors, like staying drug-free.
Support Groups & Peer Recovery
- 12-Step Programs:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
- Non-12-Step Alternatives:
- SMART Recovery
- Refuge Recovery
- Women for Sobriety
Peer Recovery Coaches: Support from individuals with lived experience in recovery.
Holistic & Alternative Therapies
- Mindfulness & Meditation: Techniques to manage cravings and emotions.
- Art & Music Therapy: Expressive therapies that aid emotional healing.
- Exercise & Nutrition: Support for physical and mental well-being.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
For individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders (e.g., depression and alcohol addiction), comprehensive care options are available.
Educational Resources
- American Psychiatric Association: “Let’s Talk Facts” brochures on mental health conditions.
- Website: www.psychiatry.org
- Kalamazoo County Resource Manual: A comprehensive guide to local services, including mental health and substance use resources.
- Website: www.kalcounty.gov
Contact Information & Further Resources
- Family Health Center (FHC)
- Address: 117 W Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Phone: (269) 349-2641
- Website: www.fhckzoo.com
- Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health (SWMBH)
- Phone: 1-800-781-0353
- Website: www.swmbh.org
Care that meets you where you are.
Family Health Center welcomes everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offer a sliding fee discount program based on income to make dental care affordable for all.