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The Alcott Center for Cognitive Enhancement, LLC provides research-based intervention methods including Lindamood-Bell learning processes, PACE/Master the Code, and auditory intervention. Areas of focus include: Learning disabilities, (C)APD, Dyslexia, AD/HD, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language problems and other developmental delays and disorders. We provide a FREE program screening and a complimentary consultation to review test results and treatment recommendations. Programs are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of each child.

Autism Society of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek
Croyden Avenue School
4606 Croyden Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Web: http://www.asa-kal.org/

The Kalamazoo Promise: College Tuition for All Grads - In a move with the potential to transform Kalamazoo Public Schools and the entire Kalamazoo area, KPS Superintendent Janice Brown on Thursday announced a program to provide four-year, full-tuition scholarships to KPS graduates to any public college or university in Michigan, beginning with the Class of 2006.

Even Start - Even Start programs help parents improve their reading skills and learn to help their children read and succeed in school.

Phone:  616-373-5006  

Gryphon Place
1104 South Westnedge
Kalamazoo, Mi. 49008
Phone: (269) 381-1510
Fax: (269) 381-0935
Website: http://www.gryphon.org

Gryphon Place operates a regional and state-wide call center for several toll-free help lines and offers dispute resolution services. They also serve as the regional 2-1-1 call center which, until the 2-1-1 number becomes operational in the Kalamazoo area, can be accessed through their Help-Line: (269) 381-4357.

HELP-Line: (269) 381-HELP (381-4357) : The HELP-Line provides 24-hour crisis intervention and referral services. Both professional and volunteer crisis interventionist staff the service. The HELP-Line is part of the National Suicide Prevention Hot Line network (1-800-SUICIDE). The HELP-Line also contracts with Community Mental Health Boards throughout the State of Michigan, providing after-hours Access, crisis intervention, and referral services. Locally, the HELP-Line also collaborates with the Domestic Assault, Sexual Assault, At-risk Families Project, Regional Treatment providers and others to provide wrap-around crisis services to other at-risk populations. The HELP-Line provides specialized and professional services to several Employee Assistance Programs serving the midwest. Services include after-hours crisis and referral and full service telephonic EAP services.

Dispute Resolution: Dispute Resolution Services of Gryphon Place serves Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Barry counties. DRS helps people in conflict create their own solutions through the use of impartial, community volunteers who have successfully completed approved training as mediators. Working with the State Court Administrative Office, DRS is one of Michigan’s Community Dispute Resolution Programs established to provide an alternative means of resolving disputes both in and out of court, as well as in neighborhoods, businesses, and schools. A variety of specialty mediation services are tailored to meet the growing needs of our changing communities. A sliding fee scale allows access to mediation services for all citizens. For more information, call 1-800-873-7658 or (269) 552-3434.