Summit Pointe
This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast, CEO Jeannie Goodrich spotlights how Calhoun County’s specialty courts use treatment, accountability, and community support to reduce recidivism and protect public safety. Joined by local treatment court experts Phil Amsterburg and Zach Knaus, Jeannie shares what makes these problem-solving courts work, from person-centered interventions to a village of …
Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich sits down with Jerry Johnson from Calhoun Intermediate School District and Derek Allen from Starr Commonwealth to explain why student behavior and youth mental health needs are rising and why schools cannot solve it building by building. The countywide partnership approach between the three organizations gives every district access to …
This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast, Dr. Anita Harvey, assistant superintendent at Battle Creek Public Schools, talks about what curriculum, instruction, and assessment actually require across pre-K through 12 and why social emotional learning belongs in the same conversation as ELA, math, science, and social studies. Dr. Harvey’s perspective is shaped by daily work with …
This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast, we explore how self-determination lets people direct Medicaid-funded services, hire trusted caregivers, and build real independence with guidance from our self-determination coordinator, Nicole. Freedom, authority, and responsibility turn support into a partnership where the person’s goals lead. Episode ResourcesCareers at Summit PointeSummit Pointe First Step Summit Pointe Podcast 97 is …
In this Summit Pointe Podcast, we look at how dementia fits within behavioral health, why symptoms deserve a thorough medical workup, and how caregivers can find support and tools that protect dignity and safety. Summit Pointe board member Sherii Sherban, founder of Miles for Memories, shares resources, including mentoring and a Safe Return program that …
In this Summit Pointe podcast, we explore how a law enforcement liaison helps officers and clinicians navigate mental health codes, paperwork, and real-time decisions. Former law enforcement officer and Summit Pointe staffer Aaron Smith also discusses officer wellness with practical tools to spot stress early and reset after shift. Episode ResourcesSummit PointeCareers at Summit PointeCrisis …
Holiday parties can feel like a minefield when you’re newly sober. The music’s loud, the bar is open, and every familiar face seems to remember a version of you that doesn’t fit anymore. In this episode, Summit Pointe Recovery Coaches, John and Tracie, share the practical toolkit they trust: exit plans, code words, grounding techniques, …
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the highest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, military veteran and Sgt. Sean Brown with the Marshall Police Department shares the law enforcement view he brings …