Kalamazoo Probation – Battle Creek

DO NOT LET THEM HOLD YOUR THINGS. They will be stolen and given out amongst the other people inside KPEP. Lost all of my items and reported it to the people running the building operations. Nothing was done so I had to… persoanlly get my things back from all the drug addicts. Food is terrible unless you like soy. Glorified halfway house with more rules.

I am writing this review based on what I have personally witnessed a close friend experience at Calhoun KP E!P. My friend has done everything that has been asked of him and more. He has worked consistently, attended all… required classes, had no dirty drops, and followed every rule and requirement placed in front of him. Despite this, he has been treated extremely poorly. Instead of being supported, he has been continuously given a hard time for no clear reason. Most recently, he was informed that he needed to pay rent. He immediately did the responsible thing and emailed his case manager to address the issue. That email was completely ignored until after the day he was supposed to be discharged. Because of their lack of communication and failure to respond in a timely manner, they then extended his stay by 30 days. This situation could have been avoided entirely with basic professionalism and communication. Ignoring clients until deadlines pass and then penalizing them for it is unacceptable. The way this program handles people who are genuinely trying to better themselves is disheartening and unprofessional. Experiences like this are exactly why many people lose trust in state-funded rehabilitation programs. Instead of helping individuals succeed, this program seems to create unnecessary obstacles.

K-PEP in Battle Creek has staff members who genuinely care about the people they work with and operate with integrity. I want to recognize John, Rick, Ryan, Emma, Kyle, Joanne, Mike, Dan, Will, Roger, Preston, Rhonda,… Emily and Lee for being supportive, respectful, and professional. Their dedication made a real difference and deserves acknowledgment. That said, my overall experience was mixed. There were serious issues with consistency, professionalism, and leadership that made the environment stressful at times. Some staff behavior felt inappropriate for a rehabilitation setting, and it created an atmosphere where residents and even employees seemed uncomfortable or hesitant to speak up. Additionally, leadership did not always model the professionalism expected in a treatment facility. The tone could feel hostile, and morale appeared low among staff. For a rehab center, maintaining trust, fairness, and a calm environment is essential, and unfortunately, that standard was not always met during my time there. I hope management takes these concerns seriously, because with stronger leadership and accountability, K-PEP has the potential to be a much better place for both clients and staff.

I had fun here and leaned alot about living on my own I think is a good place you would think the rules would be more lacks seen how u can just leave at any time but beats jail

The new management in the facility and the personality of therapists and security are the best parts of this program. The contracts that the state writes with the KPEP facilities is almost enough to make you want to… commit suicide. Underfunded and given very little permission to actually make improvements to the place makes creating positive changes in this place almost impossible. Despite all of this positive things do happen and I would credit this to the new management and the personality of the therapists and security who in my opinion entered the job for the correct reason.

It is a rehab facility. It is not a prison. Residents are treated fairly. It's a great way to get into a federal job atmosphere. Just know it's a lot of hours but a lot of pay as well. Residents get three meals a day.… Smoke breaks store and comisarie. It is a male only facility.

This place is more like a satellite jail. Definitely not a rehab, it is alternative incarceration. Place is set up for failure. Steer clear of this place if at all possible.

Name says it all.

if i could leave a half star i would. i drove 40 minutes from hastings to battle creek for an immediate reading drug screen because i had court the following day, they were all notified that my results were needed for… court and failed to send my results to my PO causing my probation to be extended. not only were they told by my probation officer over email , but it was the first thing i mentioned when i walked in and when i was finished testing. they even reassured me i had nothing to worry about and i was all set to go. i will never be going here again nor will i recommend anyone that needs help to go to this facility ever again. i agree with the other reviews...i cant understand how you guys still receive funding. like i said, if i could leave a half star i would.

This place discriminated, denied medical isssues, didn't feed me in 4 days, harass my employer, my Dr., And summit point put a block on the phone to KPEP. they're tired of the badgering. Alot of the respectable… businesses in the BC area wrinkle their noses and refuse to sign the paperwork to prove that you actually had an appointment. Disgusting and embarassing. See you in court Andy.

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I visit this place often. Some of the employee's are very rude not only to the visitors but I have to say they treat the people who have to be there like they have no feelings. They must remember what Go around Come… around What goes Up must come Down. You never know but how you treat people will come back to you! No one know what tomorrow holds you might find yourself or a loved one in a place where you don't want them to be. How would you feel? Don't think it can't happen . You speed you break the law. You take a pen that is stealing. We have ALL done something in life just never got caught. Not all of them are in this place for the same reasons. Just made a bad decision but GOD FORGIVES US FOR OURS SINS!

KPEP in battle creek is a joke. We havent had classes in 3 days. Apparently addiction gets holidays off. Yet your release date hinges on finishing classes. The food is terrible, card games are prohibited, and we have… one tube tv to share with 50 guys. It is a sad day when instead of being offered rehabilitative services we are served cold bologna sandwiches and nothing to drink with it. We also got written up if we didnt wear a tie to the bologna sandwich lunch. Please dont come here for rehab. You CANNOT order delivery, the store doesnt stay stocked, it is $1 to use a phone for 15 minutes, and there are three five minute smoke breaks each day. That means you get no more than 15 minutes outside a day. You are told rec time is at staff discretion. I have been here 40 days and we only have had rec time twice and eaxh time was less than an hour. This place is a disgrace and their funding should be pulled. I cannot believe that the state would give any funding to this facility. It is a drug addicts paradise. Its easier to do drugs here than on the outside.

This place is an absolute disgrace!!! It is memorial day weekend. They have not offered a rehab class in 3 days and today served 2 bologna sandwiches with 2 graham crackers and 6 pretzels for dinner. We have not had… access to ang rehab treatment and so far have gotten 27 munutes of rec time, 2 cigarette breaks and got write ups for not wearing a tie to the bologna sandwich lunch. We weren't even given cups to dribk anything with dinner. 2 people decided to run and use because it is so bad here. Conditions are absolutely horrible. I pray the state of michigan comes and interviews the residents at the kpep in battle creek michigan. The staff ia covering up a lot of stuff. We havent been allowrd to even order other food and the store is out of half the food and we are being bullied and intimidated to keep quiet. Please write your experiences on here and help turn this place into a place that could actually make a difference for someone in need. This is more of a jail than a rehab. Please help by sharing your experiences. Enough critical feedback might make Adam and Tim realize they are running a disgusting facility and help them to realize it.

My husband went to the hospital and I was not called I think this place is going down hall and someone need to fix it

Above and beyond what I expected Facilitators are very knowledgeable and friendly