Occupational Therapy - Family Health Center
Occupational Therapy • Kalamazoo, MI
About
Summary: Family Health Center (Kalamazoo, MI) is a nonprofit healthcare provider offering patient-centered services across family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, dental, and behavioral health. Founded in 1971, it serves over 50,000 patients annually and operates with 137 employees. The center emphasizes accessible care regardless of income or insurance and offers same-day/acute appointments to reduce ER use. It is headquartered in Kalamazoo, with three offices in the area. Relevance to Occupational Therapy: - The site highlights comprehensive primary care and behavioral health services, which often coordinate with occupational therapy for holistic patient care. - While specific occupational therapy services aren’t listed, the center’s multi-disciplinary approach and patient-centered model may support OT collaboration or referrals as part of overall rehabilitation and daily functioning improvement. If you’re seeking Occupational Therapy specifically at Family Health Center, consider contacting their main line (269-349-2641 or 269-488-0835) or visiting the site for current service offerings and referral options.
Clinic Type
Occupational Therapy (multi-location group)
Address
117 W. Paterson St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007; 505 E. Alcott, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Phone
269-349-2641
Alicia.Sarco@fhckzoo.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered by Occupational Therapy?
Our team assesses daily function and provides treatment to help you return to your prior level of functionality after injury, with support for developmental conditions affecting independence and day-to-day activity.
Do you offer patient education or assessments related to specific conditions?
Yes—our therapies cover a wide spectrum, including energy conservation, functional movement, upper extremity conditions, pain and scar management, and more.
Are there specialized treatments for neurological or orthopedic conditions?
Yes—Neurological Condition Assistance and Orthopedic Condition Assistance (conservative and postoperative) are part of the offerings.
Do you provide cognitive and educational supports?
Yes—Functional Cognitive Assessment, Educational Support Services (IEPs, 504 plans) are available.
Is there care for feeding/eating issues?
Yes—Feeding/Eating support is listed among available services.
What about autism, brain injury, and related supports?
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assistance and Brain Injury Assistance are among the services.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Make an appointment through the clinic’s scheduling options or contact the main line at the provided phone number.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Charity Navigator: 4 out of 4 stars (Charity Navigator, financial/accountability rating) (N/A)
- Yelp and third-party review platforms: Generally low (individual review sites show mixed to negative sentiment) (6 reviews on Yelp)
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with specific doctors and care teams
- Recognized as an important community resource for accessible care regardless of income or insurance status
- Four-star rated charity for accountability and finance
Common complaints
- Long wait times, particularly for walk-in services
- Concerns regarding medical equipment sterilization protocols (specifically dental)
- Difficulties with scheduling appointments and reaching staff
- Mixed feedback regarding staff professionalism and bedside manner
"The one and only BIG con that made me take 2 stars out of this review is the wait time, OMG! The walk-ins are WAY TOO LONG! The average wait for a walk-in is no less than 4 HOURS!"
— Online review on LocalityBiz"The last thing that you would ever want to hear from a dentist is that you need to get your blood tested for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV infection, which is what recently happened at the family health center in Kalamazoo."
— WRKR news report (Dec 2025)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Find Care with Kimberly Girolami, FNP-C – in Kalamazoo, MI | MNT — Mar 19, 2026
- Family Health Center alerts patients of possible exposure following sterilization misstep — Dec 12, 2025
- Lauren E. Staley-Martin - Occupational Therapist In Private Practice Specialist in Kalamazoo, MI — May 14, 2026
- Sandra L. Schaser - Occupational Therapist In Private Practice Specialist in Kalamazoo, MI — May 14, 2026
- Cynthia L. Vennix - Occupational Therapist in Kalamazoo, MI — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More occupational therapy clinics in Kalamazoo
Summary: The WMU Unified Clinic (Western Michigan University) in Kalamazoo offers outpatient therapy and diagnostic services, including occupational therapy, autism assessment, trauma evaluation/treatment, and caregiver coaching. It operates multi-specialty teaching clinics and serves the local community from two Kalamazoo locations (1000 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008). Potential contact numbers include several WMU-related lines. The clinic is a small organization with 2 employees and focuses on educational, therapeutic, and diagnostic services within the higher-education framework. If you’re seeking Marion R. Spear Occupational Therapy Enrichment Clinic specifically, this WMU Unified Clinic location may be relevant due to overlapping services (occupational therapy and community-based rehab) but there is no explicit mention of Marion R. Spear within this page. Consider contacting the listed WMU Unified Clinic numbers or visiting the WMU Unified Clinics homepage for precise program details and to confirm whether Marion R. Spear OT Enrichment Clinic operates under or alongside this Unified Clinic.
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