How A Law Enforcement Liaison Streamlines Mental Health Responses

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 … Read more

Holiday Recovery Made Doable

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, … Read more

Marshall Sergeant Helps Summit Pointe Understand the View from the Street

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 … Read more

Whole-Person Care For Adult Mental Health

Want a clearer path to real recovery, not just a new prescription? We sit down with Dr. Sajid Hussain to unpack how comprehensive, evidence-based adult psychiatric care helps people stabilize and rebuild their lives. From depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and substance use, we walk through the practical steps … Read more

We Asked Two Summit Pointe Clinicians To Talk About Their Careers – Here’s What They Said

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 … Read more

Veterans Day Honors Include Green Lights

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 … Read more

Board Service for Elizabeth Rudolph is Part of a Calling Inspired in Childhood

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 … Read more

Mission and Board Service Resonate Personally for Businessman Bryan Smith

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 … Read more