Joan VanSickler

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.” This time, we meet Stephanie Swanson-Chang, a member of the Summit Pointe Board since 2022. In this episode, Stephanie discusses how being a bereaved … Read more

Those of you caring for someone – often a relative – may not even consider yourself a “caregiver”. But, you are. As we learn in this episode from special guest Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners in Battle Creek, you may experience guilt if you give yourself some time away from your person. But, we … Read more

Returning to civilian life after serving in the Armed Forces, for some, can be difficult and daunting. One way Summit Pointe is helping is through the Supported Employment program – helping veterans and others find purpose through employment. Our colleague Stephen oversees the VA Laundry facility and joins us in this episode to talk about … Read more

Since it first opened in 2021, the First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center has welcomed thousands of Calhoun County residents who were seeking assistance. What kind of assistance they would need had to be determined once they arrived. In the years since the doors opened, we at Summit Pointe have been able to study … Read more

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 episode, Kathy-Sue Vette, who has served on our Board of Directors since 2015, talks about what inspires her to do so. Her … Read more

African Americans and other minorities are underserved when it comes to mental health services and resources. That’s why the “Flip the Script” campaign is working to target those groups – and anyone who might be held back from breaking through the barriers of improved mental health. In this episode, Regina, Community Engagement, discusses the goals … Read more

Part of our support for youth and families at Summit Pointe means removing barriers. Doing so may simply mean we need to go to a family at their home rather than have them come to us. In this episode, we set out to understand better what situations might call for home-based services – and how … Read more