#LookBeyond is a campaign to reduce stigma and increase understanding, support and positive attitudes toward people throughout Kalamazoo County who are living with and/or are affected by: Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders and Developmental disabilities.

We’re asking all of Kalamazoo County to get involved. This includes: schools, municipalities, service providers, faith communities, public and private organizations, businesses and all individuals.

#LookBeyond and COVID-19

As Kalamazoo County opens up from the shutdown, hope is in the air.

Yet our community is still dealing with the stress of a major crisis.

Click HERE to learn about a new campaign to offer support and resources for staying safe, healthy, resilient, and hopeful during and after COVID-19.

Mental health, substance use and developmental disability challenges have been increasing in the U.S. These challenges affect thousands of people in Kalamazoo County. They are all potentially subject to stigma, as well as their families and caregivers. Stigma has RIPPLE EFFECTS. For our community to thrive, we need to address it.

By reducing stigma, the entire community can benefit in areas like health, education and overall wellbeing. ISK is proud to have provided direct service to thousands of individuals for over 50 years in our community. With #LookBeyond, we hope to also address SYSTEMIC CHANGE that will improve the lives of the populations we serve – and the larger community as well.