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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … 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 addition to the on-the-ground health teams who help Calhoun County residents both at Bronson Battle Creek and Summit Pointe, our Board of Directors is bolstered … Read more
Anxiety. Depression. Stress. Today’s youth face a lot of pressure, some of it as a result of interactions like peer pressure and bullying on social media – as well as in-person. Our colleague Rocky, an outpatient clinician here at Summit Pointe, joins us on this episode of the podcast. Rocky shares how the solution-focused youth … Read more
Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich returns to the podcast to update us on accomplishments and challenges mid-year in 2025. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent CareSummit Pointe Podcast 81 is a Livemic Communications production. Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is pioneering Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that … 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.” Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley is among those directors who bring a unique viewpoint to their service at Summit Pointe. In this episode, Sheriff … Read more
