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
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
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
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
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
Opened in March 2021, First Step became Calhoun County’s example of a 24/7 psychiatric urgent care model being established across the country. As First Step’s Dr. Kimberly Peck tells us, the response has been better than expected. The facility has seen 5000 visitors come through its doors in the first 18 months. When thinking about … Read more
Among the many programs Summit Pointe oversees is one to help folks who have faced significant challenges to find a livelihood and become contributing members of society. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Series, we learn from Stephen and Angela about the VA Laundry facility – and how it is providing a sense of purpose and guidance … Read more
In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, Meghan and Amy discuss how Mental Health First Aid training helps the community help others. Geared toward the general population, the training gives trainees the tools to recognize potential mental health situations, along with the ability to help guide folks to the right resources. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe Mental … Read more
