Customer Services

Kalamazoo Area Groups

 Advocacy Services for Kids

This organization provides support and resource groups for parents raising children with emotional disorders. For more information call A.S.K. at (269) 343-5896.

Anxiety Support Group

This group is offered through Delano Clinic. Prior registration is required. Call (269) 321-7090 or (269) 226-5600.

DBSA Kalamazoo

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance meetings are held every 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd Monday of the month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Portage Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. Meetings are open to consumers, families and friends. For more information call (269) 324-0049.

Grief Recovery Outreach Workshop

An educational workshop conducted for those who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives (even a beloved pet). Tuesday evening six-week sessions or individual sessions are available at no charge. For more information call Kathy Nederhoed at (269) 343-1508.

NAMI of Kalamazoo

The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness meets monthly on the second Saturday morning of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm for an educational meeting followed by an informal open meeting. They also meet for a support group on the fourth Wednesday evening of the month from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. For immediate support or more information, call (269) 343-6952, (269) 349-8444 or (269) 685-8243. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Peers For Wellness & Recovery

The Power Group provides educational presentations to organizations within the community. The individuals in the group share their personal journeys of recovery to promote understanding and awareness of mental illness. For more information call Melanie at (269) 553-8027.

Recovery, Inc.

This self-help group is for people with nervous symptoms and fears, stress, depression, anger and other similar issues. For more information call Ruby at (269) 344-9697

Second Time Around

A support and educational group for grandparents raising grandchildren or other kinship care situations. This program encourages 8 – 10 weeks of education before entrance into the support group. For more information call (269) 384-8054.

Schizophrenics Anonymous

A peer support group for individuals with schizophrenia. Meetings are open to consumers, family and friends. For more information call Doug Dougherty at (269) 341-9312.

Survivors of Suicide

An on-going support group for anyone that has lost a loved one through suicide. Call Gryphon Place for more information (269) 381-4357.

VNA Hospice Grief Support Groups

Offer a variety of bereavement support opportunities. Call Barb VanEck, Visiting Nurses Association at (269) 343-1396 for more information.