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Quick Student Survival GuideSchool of Interdisciplinary Health Programs (SIHP)2400 Health and Human Services BuildingKalamazoo, MI 49008Mail Stop: 5382Phone: (269) 387-3800Fax: (269) 387-3348wmich.edu/healthprograms

Hello Student!This guide was compiled to provide resources to help guide you to services, goods, andresources that can be found on campus and in the greater Kalamazoo area. We hope youfind this tool helpful in addressing needs and questions that relate to your specificbackground. The goal of this resource guide is to help aid in you feeling welcome andincluded at Western Michigan University and the community of Kalamazoo!Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.-School of Interdisciplinary Health ProgramsFor Emergencies:Dial: 911Borgess Hospital: (269) 226-70001521 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048Kalamazoo Police (non-emergency): (269) 337-8894Bronson Hospital: (269) 341-7654601 John St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49007WMU Police: (269) 387-5555Sindecuse Health Center: (269) 387-3287WMU campusResources at Western Michigan University:Writing CenterEmail: writing-center@wmich.eduPhone: 269-387-4615Location: 1343 Ellsworth Hallwmich.edu/casp/writingcenterCounseling ServicesPhone: 269-387-1850Location: Sindecuse Health Centerwmich.edu/healthcenter/counselingMentoring for Success ProgramPhone: 269-387-4799Location: 2281 Ellsworth Hallwmich.edu/peermentoringOffice of Diversity and InclusionPhone: 269-387-6313Location: 1003 Trimpe Buildingwmich.edu/diversityAcademic Resource Center (tutoring)Email: casp-tutoring@wmich.eduPhone: 269-387-4442(primary); 269-387-4411(secondary)Location: 1305 Ellsworth Hallwmich.edu/tutoringLGBT Student ServicesEmail: lbgt-coordinator@wmich.eduPhone: 269-387-2123Location: 1321 Trimpe Buildingwmich.edu/diversityandinclusion/lbgtA comprehensive list of resources is provided at:wmich.edu/peermentoring/participants/resources/

Student Organizations:WMU has over 300 organizations formed and maintained by students. Listed below is an assortment ofdiverse and multicultural examples. For a full list of registered student organizations with contactinformation, go to the website: wmich.collegiatelink.net/organizationsAmerican Sign Language ClubArab Student AssociationAsian Pacific Student AssociationAssociation of Chinese Scholars and Students (ACSS)Bridge Breaking Barriers Worldwide (Bridge B.B.W.)COEXISTDominican Student Organization (DSO)Egyptian Students Organization (ESO)FemiNOWFilipino Student OrganizationForeign Film ClubFrench ClubGlobal Academic Project (GAP)Global and International Student OrganizationIndian Student Association (ISA)Japan ClubKenya Students Association (KSA)Korean Student Association (KSA)Latino Student Alliance (L.S.A.)Malaysian Students’ Association (MaSA)Multicultural Association of Aviation ProfessionalsMulticultural Student Healthcare AssociationMuslim Student AssociationNative American Student OrganizationOrganization of Students with Disabilities (OSD)OUTreachOUTspokenPakistani Student Association (PSA)Spanish ClubThe Black Student Union (BSA)The Kalamazoo Peace CenterTrue ColorsApartments:Candlewyck Apartments100 Candlewyck DrKalamazoo, MI 49001269-381-6055Hunter’s Ridge Apartments4130 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49006269-372-3415Concord Place Apartments1548 Concord Place DrKalamazoo, MI 49009269-375-9644Centre Apartments5200 Croyden AveKalamazoo, MI 49009269-344-7120Pinewood Glen Apartments4139 Valley Ridge DrKalamazoo, MI 49006269-344-8686Heritage Hills Apartments600 Golden DrKalamazoo, MI 49001269-349-8694Coopers Landing Apartments5001 Coopers Landing DrKalamazoo, MI 49004269-202-5532The Pointe at Western5800 Jefferson Commons DrKalamazoo, MI 49009269-544-1700Hidden Hills Apartments4346 Hidden Hills DrKalamazoo, MI 49006269-353-2900Copper Beech Apartments5900 Copper Beech BlvdKalamazoo, MI 49009269-341-9930Carriage Green Apartments4525 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49006269-345-6351Summer Ridge Apartments5545 Summer Ridge BlvdKalamazoo, MI 49009269-343-1355

International Food Markets/ Grocery Stores/ Bakeries:La Mexicana MarketMexican grocery store,take out, & restaurant1956 Portage StKalamazoo, MI 49001269-373-9037Pacific Rim FoodsAsian grocery store1926 Whites RdKalamazoo, MI 49008269-382-0888International Gourmet PantryMiddle Eastern grocery store1514 W Michigan AveKalamazoo Twp, MI 49006269-383-4909World of SpicesIndian grocery store5911 S. Westnedge AvePortage, MI 49002269-381-2913La Hispanica International MarketSpanish & Latin American grocery store1805 S. Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001269-344-5518Harding’s Market5161 West MainKalamazoo, MI 49009269-381-0244D & W Fresh Market2103 Parkview AveKalamazoo, MI 49008269-344-9338Meijer6660 West Main StreetKalamazoo, MI 49009616-372-9101525 Romence RdPortage, MI 49024269-329-04255121 South Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 49008269-337-2101Boonzaaijer Bakery126 E. Cork St.Kalamazoo, MI 49001269-343-3001Wal-Mart6065 Gull RdKalamazoo, MI 49048269-373-1314La Azteca Bakery1938 Portage StKalamazoo, MI 49001269-344-5644501 N 9th StreetKalamazoo, MI 49009269-544-0718Sarkozy Bakery350 East Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-342-1952Earth Fare5070 Westnedge Ave.Portage, MI 49002269-343-4160Sweetwater’s Donut Mill3333 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 49008269-362-3636Ethnic Restaurants:ChineseHunan Gardens5059 W MainOshtemo, MI 49009269-373-1188IndianIndian Cuisine600 Romence RdPortage, MI 49024269-324-4886Saffron1710 Suite D, W MainKalamazoo, MI 49006269-381-9898JapaneseKumo Hibachi & Sushi IncCrossroads Galleria,6396 S Westnedge AvePortage, MI 49002269-321-8870KoreanBiBimBop1844 S. Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 49008269-382-6515MexicanLa Mexicana1956 Portage StKalamazoo, MI 49001269-373-9037MalaysianRasa Ria1921 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49006269-381-0788Los Amigos3317 Stadium DrKalamazoo, MI 49008269-532-1170

Middle EasternShawarma King1441 S Drake RdKalamazoo, MI 49006Shawarma House912 Buckhout AveKalamazoo, MI 49006269-388-7000ThaiBankok Flavor5455 Gull RdKalamazoo, MI 49048269-226-9341Thai Cuisine310 N Drake RdKalamazoo, MI 49009269-344-1451Hair Care:The Hair GalleryAll hair textures711 W. North StreetKalamazoo, MI 49007269-365-7700J’s Extensions & Hair BraidingAll hair textures4213 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49006269-290-9719International ProfileBarber3101 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49006Call for appointment: 269-375-7285Bliss SalonSpecialize in curly hair325 N Sage StKalamazoo, MI 49006269-381-6999Blush Salon & SpaSpecialize in curly hair100 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-267-7421House of NefertitiSpecialize in Natural Hair Care5036 Gull RoadKalamazoo, MI 49006Call for appointment: 269-365-3455For more personal care recommendations please consult the resource y Organizations and Resources:Alma Powell Library1000 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-343-0781American Legion, Post 1342233 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-342-8606Black Arts & Cultural CenterContact: Mr. Ellis359 S Kalamazoo Mall DrEpic center Suite 202Kalamazoo, MI 49007269-349-1035Black Achievers ProgramContact: Jennifer Shay912 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-345-9845Black Police Officers AssociationContact: Craig Johnson, PresidentPO BOX 50344Kalamazoo, MI 49005-0344269-806-6282Chinese Association of GreaterKalamazooPO Box 42Portage, MI 49081kazoocagk@yahoo.comhttp:/cagk.orgCommunity AIDS Resourceand Education Services269 Pioneer St Suite 200Kalamazoo, MI 49008800-944-2437www.caresswm.orgDeacon’s Conference1010 N WestnedgeKalamazoo, MI 49004269-344-7333Dulcet Club, Inc.2341 Glenwood Dr.Kalamazoo, MI 49008269-344-9042

Disability Network ofSouthwest Michigan517 E Crosstown ParkwayKalamazoo, MI 49001269-345-1516www.dnsw.orgDouglass Community AssociationContact: Tim Terentine1000 W Patterson St269-343-6185Hispanic American Council930 Lake StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-385-6279Family Health CenterContact: Denise Crawford117 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-349-2641Kalamazoo County Secretary of State5316 W Main StKalamazoo, MI 49009888-767-6424Kalamazoo Civic Theater329 S Park StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-343-2280Kalamazoo Gay LesbianResource Center (KGLRC)620 Pioneer Street Suite 102Kalamazoo, MI 49008269-349-4234www.kglrc.orgKalamazoo Northside Non-ProfitHousing Corp.Contact: Rev. Johnny Thompkins,Executive Director118 W North StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-344-5499Kalamazoo Junior GirlsContact: Pamela Rowland1114 W Paterson StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-344-2330Michigan Organization Project930 Lake StPortage, MI 49002269-344-2330Michigan Indian Employment andand Training ServicesContact: Angie Franciso724 W Centre StreetPortage, MI 49024269-323-0234Northside Association forCommunity DevelopmentContact: Mattie Jordan Woods1605 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-344-5490NAACPPO Box 51473Kalamazoo, MI 49005269-343-4105Safe House129 Roberson StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-342-8713Push For LearningContact: Margaret Best3505 Olney RdKalamazoo, MI 49006269-349-5325SCORE (Service Corpsof Retired Entrepreneurs)Kalamazoo Chapter 433348 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-381-5382Toni’s Praise Place Outreach708 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-226-8664TransCend (TransgenderSupport Group)629 Pioneer St Suite 102Kalamazoo, MI rChurches:Allen Chapel AfricanMethodist EpiscopalContact: Rev. Kevin Parks804 W North StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-385-2934Annunciation Greek Orthodox507 S Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-345-5389Awakened Mind MeditationCenter (Buddhist)Contact: David Greeley3628 N Westnedge AveKalamazoo, MI g

Centerpoint Church2345 10th St NKalamazoo, MI 49009269-375-4815www.centerpointkzoo.orgIglesia Evangélica Misionera551 Phelps AveKalamazoo, MI 49048269-6858Indo American CulturalCenter & Temple2002 Ramona AvePortage, MI �s Witness East Con4200 Nazareth RdKalamazoo, MI 49004269-342-8103Kalamazoo Islamic Center1520 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49006269-381-6611Temple B’nai Israel4490 Grand Prairie RdKalamazoo, MI 49006269-342-9170First Congregational Church*In LGBT Faith Alliance*345 W Michigan AveKalamazoo, MI 49007269-343-1549St. Thomas More CatholicStudent ParishContact: Fr. Ken Schmidt421 Monroe StKalamazoo, MI 49006269-381-8917www.sttomskazoo.orgKalamazoo Friends Meeting(Quakers)508 Denner StKalamazoo, MI ix Community Church UCC*In LGBT Faith Alliance2208 Winchell AveKalamazoo, MI 49008269-383-3222www.phoenixchurch.orgFor a more complete list of churches and LGBTQ-affirming faith basedorganizations please refer to:First United Methodist Church*In LGBT Faith Alliance*212 S Park StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-381-6340Skyridge Church of theBrethren* In LGBT Faith Alliance*349 Drake RdKalamazoo, MI %20Guide%202012.pdfEquality directory at the Kalamazoo Gay Lesbian Resource CenterTransportation:Amtrak Train StationCall for Reservations andSchedules459 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001Bigg Baby Taxi535 E Ransom StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-552-5555Yellow Cab437 W North StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-349-9300Drive Safe KalamazooProvides a free, nonjudgmentalsafe-ride home for WMU students.We take calls every Thursday, Friday,and Saturday nights from 11pm-3am.269-345-0375Metro Transit (Local Bus)530 N Rose StKalamazoo, MI 49007www.kmetro.orgBronco Express2111 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001269-343-3000Greyhound Bus Station459 N Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49007269-337-8201UberMobile phone application thatconnects users with a driver.uber.com/cities/kalamamzooBronco Transit (WMU Bus)269-387-2200wmich.edu/broncotransit