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School Based Prevention Services for Children & Families

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services and Kalamazoo Public Schools.  A collaborative approach between Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services and Kalamazoo Public Schools.  Partnering to meet children's mental health needs.

The school-based prevention initiative was developed in response to children's needs.  Two full-time clinical mental health specialists are available to work closely with school staff (teachers, specialists, administrators) to identify students with unmet mental health needs and facilitate entry into services as needed.  Specialized curriculums can be developed geared to meet the needs of staff and students.  Fact sheets on disabilities can also be provided.

Is there a child in your classroom who:

• Seems withdrawn?
• Exhibits trouble controlling impulsivity?
• Is Aggressive?
• Shows decline in school performance?
• Appears inattentive or "daydreams"?
• Acts sad, nervous or overly emotional?
• Talks about death or suicide?
• Displays inappropriate sexual behavior?

What YOU can do

While each school environment varies in their approach to problem solving, all schools have building team or staff meeting opportunities.  Check with your school representative or call your mental health liaison for consultation and guidance.  Parents electing to participate are also involved from the onset to encourage the family drive team process.

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services Children's Services (616) 553-8110
KCMHS Access Center (616) 373-6000

School-based Prevention Services are targeted to the following:

• Children under the age of 18 who are experiencing difficulties in school, home, or community, and traditional school-based interventions have been attempted.
• Children under the age of 18 where a parent has expressed a need for services but is not sure how to access.
• Parents and/or caregivers over the age of 18 who haveexpressed the need or interest in services for themselves or a loved one.

Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services 
PO Box 63
Nazareth, MI 49074-0063
(616) 553-8000

Kalamazoo Public Schools
Every child, every opportunity, every time!
1220 Howard Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(616)337-0161

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS, PLEASE CALL:
269-373-6000 w Toll Free 888-373-6200

For Children's intake:
432 W Crosstown Parkway w Kalamazoo, MI 49001w Tel 269-373-6000 or 888-373-6200
For Administration: KCMHSAS
3299 Gull Road Nazareth w MI 49074-0063 w Tel 269-553-8000 w Fax 269-553-8012

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