Kalamazoo - Chicago Ave.

Details

Located at 537 Chicago Avenue this is one of three facilities in Kalamazoo. The facility is on the east side of Kalamazoo and has been operating at this location since January of 2010. KPEP Chicago provides residential services to both male and female clients.

Programs

Standard Residential

Work Release

Drug Court

Federal Bureau of Prisons/U.S. Probation and Pre-Trial Services

Transitional Housing

Residential Substance Abuse

Facility Leadership

Laura Marlatt, Clinical Services Director

LAURA MARLATT

CLINICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR

lmarlatt@kpep.com
269-903-0525

In 1994, Laura Marlatt started as a volunteer at KPEP and was hired in 1995 as a Resident Coordinator. Since that time she has worked in various positions, and in 1999 she started working in the treatment department as a Therapist. Over time she became a Clinical Supervisor and Limited License Psychologist. Sher earned both her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice and her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University.

April Nachtigal, Clinical Supervisor at KPEP

APRIL NACHTIGAL

CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

anachtigal@kpep.com
269-903-0553

April started her career at KPEP in 2004 as a full-time resident coordinator. She has held several positions including resident coordinator supervisor, case manager, and therapist before her current role as program manager/clinical supervisor. April comes to the job with extensive experience completing assessments and facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions.  She is a Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in psychology from Western Michigan University in 1996 and 1999 respectively. Prior to joining KPEP, April worked with adjudicated youth.

SARA BURRUS

PROGRAM MANAGER

Sara Burrus graduated from Western Michigan University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Psychology, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Sociology. With over 20 years of experience in consumer relations and management, Sara brought a wealth of expertise to KPEP, where she began as a Case Manager in 2023. She was quickly promoted to Program Manager due to her exceptional performance. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sara is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America, a VIRTUS-trained volunteer, and a former substitute teacher at St. Monica Catholic School.