Permanent Supportive Housing

Following specific criteria, Summit Pointe helps those who are unhoused and living with behavioral health issues get back on a path of relative independence. The Permanent Supportive Housing program assists folks to stay on that path by providing support that can often prove life-saving. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center Summit Pointe Podcast 31 is a Livemic … Read more

Independence Through Assertive Community Treatment

Helping certain Calhoun County residents live independently with assistance – those who might be at risk for arrest and inappropriate incarceration due to mental illness – is the purpose of the Assertive Community Treatment program at Summit Pointe. Hear Tim and Jeff discuss their roles in assisting those in the program in this episode. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric … Read more

CARF Accreditation Renewed at Summit Pointe

Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, has received a renewed accreditation from CARF International, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The every-three-year accreditation focuses on certain programs and services at, according to its website, “more than 65,000 programs and services.” In this episode, Summit Pointe Corporate Compliance Director Mandi Quigley discusses the … Read more

Summit Pointe Moves All BC Medical Appointments to College Street Location

Battle Creek customers of Summit Pointe visiting the Capital Avenue and Michigan Avenue locations for medical appointments will now go to 175 College Street instead. In this episode, Operations Director Jamie Schook discusses how the north end of the College Street building, opposite First Step, is being used. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center Summit Pointe Podcast … Read more

Assuring Adherence to Recipient Rights

The State of Michigan requires care recipients from organizations like Summit Pointe to have certain rights that govern that care. In episode 27 of the Summit Pointe podcast, we learn from Kent Rehmann how adherence to those rights is assured. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Center Summit Pointe Podcast 27 is a Livemic Communications production.   Summit Pointe, the … Read more

Provider Relationships Key at Summit Pointe

In episode 26 of the Summit Pointe series, Rhea Freitag discusses the Summit Pointe Provider Network. It includes a key group of service providers who help support the Summit Pointe mission – and the needs of its customers. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent CareProvider Network Summit Pointe Podcast 26 is a Livemic Communications production.   Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in … Read more

Opioid Health Home Program: The Road Back

In episode 25 of the Summit Pointe series, Tricia and Chad discuss their involvement in a program meant to combat the high incidence of opioid addiction in Calhoun County. Click to listen to how the Opioid Health Home Program is saving lives and creating success stories. Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Related Episodes Summit … Read more

Spotlight: Outpatient Services

With a special focus on mental health and recovery services, Outpatient Services help folks maintain their lives while making personal strides. Click to hear Shannon, Jonah and Cheri discuss their roles as well as the successes they have seen as part of Summit Pointe’s Outpatient Services program. Summit Pointe Podcast 24 is a Livemic Communications production.   Summit … Read more