Summit Pointe
Summit Pointe and First Step support the behavioral health needs of Calhoun County residents thanks to a staff of hundreds of dedicated professionals. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we asked two of those dedicated pros, Clinician and Director Shannon and Clinician Carolyn, to share with us what their careers helping people have …
Our Summit Pointe colleague and Veteran Navigator, Michele Pascoe, dedicates her time to connecting with those who have served in the U.S. Military. Many Calhoun County veterans need support but may not know where to turn for resources—and that’s where Michele steps in. Sometimes she meets veterans through First Step, other times through outreach in …
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, we meet behavioral health professional and educator Elizabeth Rudolph. Elizabeth shares how the Summit Pointe mission resonates personally …
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversee the execution of our mission to provide ”the hightest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, we meet Calhoun County businessman and veteran Bryan Smith. Having first served on the Board in 2016, Bryan …
Not everyone can step away from daily responsibilities to enter an inpatient treatment program. Others may have completed inpatient detox and now need continued support while rebuilding their lives. That’s where the Summit Pointe Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) comes in. In this episode, Jonah and Rocky—both clinicians/therapists—join Chad, a recovery coach, to share how IOP works, who …
Calhoun County is among the top-5 highest for overdose fatalities in the state of Michigan. Summit Pointe Director of Strategic Development Nicole DuPont – a member of the Overdose Fatality Review Team – provides perspective in this episode on the gravity of the problem here. However, she also shares how a community of partners, including …
Summit Pointe is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who oversees the execution of our mission to provide ”the highest quality behavioral health services to help individuals maximize their potential.” Joining us on the Summit Pointe Podcast in this spotlight is Dr. Paul Watson, president of Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Having joined …
In this insightful episode, Dr. Ted Hunter delves into how Summit Pointe supports youth and families needing more than standard psychotherapy. He clarifies when—and why—psychiatric services, including medication management, become essential, and explores the pathways families can take to access this level of care. Episode ResourcesPsychiatric Services for Youth and FamilyFirst Step Behavioral Health Urgent …