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

Intensive Outpatient Program Bolsters Those in Early Recovery

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

Summit Pointe Works with Countywide Partners to Address Opioid Overdose Fatality Numbers in Calhoun County

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

Dr. Paul Watson Brings Education Perspective to Summit Pointe Board

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