Urban Zone is a youth-driven center that serves to empower the youth within the Kalamazoo area. Urban Zone desires to make a crucial impact by providing opportunities that are inclusive to the youth in our community.
Programs of the center focus on:
- Arts
- Education
- Mental health
- Social and emotional well-being
Mind Health Ambassadors
Orientation Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 5 p.m. at UrbanZone
- Kalamazoo County Students (Grades 9-12)
- $500 Completion Award
- Mental Health Awareness training
- All students are eligible to apply
- Free
College Academic Success Team
Recruitment for Phase II starts May
Build confidence both inside and outside the classroom, by learning skills that strengthen and improve learning.
- Kalamazoo County Students (Grades 9-12)
- Up to $250 in awards
- All students are eligible to apply
- Free
Don't miss out! Registration is limited to 100 people in-peron. Or sign up to view the symposium virtually, via Webex: https://conta.cc/3V5B4rs
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In-person registration is limited to 100 people; register early to be sure you can join us, or plan to attend virtually: https://conta.cc/3r5csBm
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Don't wait! Register early for in-person attendance. Also available virtually via webex. CEUs (6) for McBAP, Social Work, Nursing. Harriet Washington is our mid-day keynote speaker. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3Dvihj7.
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Take a look at the 2022 AAMHS Event Sponsors and see our outstanding Speaker Lineup and Topics. Attend virtually via webex. In person at WMU CHHS. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3BLQauF. There's still time to register for this Oct. 14 event.
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In person registration is limited to the first 100 people. Save your seat today: https://conta.cc/3B4DltW!
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The fourth annual African American Mental Health Symposium (AAMHS) will be held on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services building in Kalamazoo, Mich. and virtually via Webex.
Save the Date! Registration opens soon!
The Symposium will provide a microscopic examination of the stigmas affecting African Americans in today’s society through a choice of 6 breakout sessions, 2 keynote speakers and a closing discussion. Social Work, Nursing, and McBAP CEUs are available.
Speaker lineup
• From Then to Now: Racial Disparities in Behavioral Health (keynote Valarie Cunningham)
• From Wedding Bliss to Marriage Twist: Black Love and Therapy, Wesley Morgan
• From Pyramids to Projects: Understanding Tribalism Throughout Black History, Jeff Cotton
• From the Media to the Mirror: Black Trauma Continues, J.R. Reynolds
• From Inequity to Access: Culturally Relevant Treatment for Black Children with Autism, Margaret (Margo) Uwayo
• From Surviving to Thriving: The Complexity of the Strong Black Woman/Superwoman Schema, Devin Willis
• From Roots to Tips: It's Still a Big Deal: My Black Hair, Shoni Newhouse
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Video Recap of our Financial Literacy Workshop featuring our MiHAP Ambassadors. Special thank you to our guests for educating us. Recruitment for MiHAP will begin soon. If your youth are interested please apply via
synergykzoo.org/UrbanZone/MiHAP
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We would like to take the time to congratulate our MiHAP Ambassadors on program completion. This past weekend we enjoyed a celebratory Graduation Ceremony for all of our ambassadors!
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Very special thank to KVCC for educating our CAST (College Academic Success Team) about the benefits of community college. Join Us every Tuesday 5-7pm. Next Semester Starting Soon! Contact at Synergykzoo.org to apply
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