Summit Pointe Podcast

We have heard it repeatedly on the Summit Pointe Podcast: Peers - people who share similar life experiences as us can bring credibility to the solutions available at Summit Pointe.

In this episode, our colleague Julian - a youth peer support specialist - shares how he and his colleagues are providing support for Calhoun County young people who may need it. He also shares how that provides for successful outcomes and a better life.

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A partnership between Summit Pointe and CredibleMind brings a host of mental health resources for your access, right on our website.

In this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, CredibleMind Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jon Adler talks about the variety of tools available for review and better understanding, including anxiety, stress, depression, and more.

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First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
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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.”

You may recognize Sherii Sherban - whether it is from her weekly Access Vision program "Be Scene," from her longstanding support of Miles for Memories, or maybe from Scene Magazine or Senior Times. 

In this episode, She...

One of the significant roles at Summit Pointe is that of our colleagues who are case managers.

Case managers work with some of our Calhoun County adult neighbors who may need some assistance to achieve their life goals. Many times, these neighbors are living with a severe mental illness or a intellectual or developmental disability.

Our colleague Elizabeth is the Director of Community Based Services - Specialty Programs and talks in ...

The pervasiveness of social media in today's culture is notable. There are pros and cons - on the "pros" side, social media has the ability to raise awareness and understanding.

On the "cons" side, it can also spread inaccurate information - or lead folks to conclusions that may not be correct.

In this episode, our colleagues Mindy and Jocelyn bring their expertise about Autism to the forefront and discuss wh...

On this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we introduce you to our colleague Dorothy Malcolm, Chief Operating Officer at Summit Pointe.

Dorothy discusses her nursing and medical management backgrounds, as well as her view on the work we do daily at Summit Pointe and First Step.

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First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care

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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 episode, Treasurer Kelli Scott - who also serves as the Calhoun County administrator/controller - discusses her ten years as a member of the Summit Pointe Board. She not only looks at the financial landscape, but also re...

With a career in social work and a distinct interest in her community, Pastor Dr. Monique French of the Washington Heights United Methodist Church and Community in Battle Creek is focused and determined.

With her fellow neighbors' wellbeing in mind, Pastor French is a community leader. In addition to her role as the leader of her church, she also volunteers on several governing bodies - including the Summit Pointe Board of Dire...

It is estimated that only a fraction of African Americans seek life-changing treatment for issues of mental health. Stigma and culture play a role in barriers to treatment.

Our colleague Lakeyta - who oversees access to services at Summit Pointe - talks about why that is, but also how conversations are helping remove those barriers.

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First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care

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Young love is wonderful - to experience and to witness. But, as we learn in this Summit Pointe episode, young people (and even adults!) can be whisked away by love's euphoria, limiting the ability to notice red flags.

Summit Pointe Homebased Caseworker Brandi tells us those red flags can even be more serious, leading to an unhealthy, controlling relationship - maybe even violence. Click to listen and understand the warning sign...

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 episode, Deb Davis, who returned to the Board in 2024 after having served previously, talks about how she also has been a conduit to Summit Pointe when others have needed it.

Thank you for your leadership, Deb!

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The beginning of a year can be full of resolutions, like more exercise or eating healthier.

But what if you want to improve your mental health and, perhaps, be happier?

We asked Summit Pointe clinicians Carolyn and Ann to help us consider how we might begin with greater mental health—something that can begin at any time of the year.

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First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care

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We're pretty excited about the accomplishments made at Summit Pointe and First Step in 2024. That has us staunchly focused on what's to come in 2025.

In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich reflects on some of the finish lines crossed in 2024 and the momentum we have to help the Calhoun County community with access to behavioral health resources in 2025.

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In December 2024, Summit Pointe and Grace Health broke ground on a new primary care and pharmacy facility on the Summit Pointe/First Step campus at 175 College Street in Battle Creek.

In this episode, our CEO Jeannie Goodrich is joined by the CEO of Grace Health, Dr. Peter Chang, to talk about this groundbreaking model which aims to make it easier for customers to take their meds and follow through with medical professiona...

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.”

This time, we meet Stephanie Swanson-Chang, a member of the Summit Pointe Board since 2022. In this episode, Stephanie discusses how being a bereaved mother led her on a journey she may not have expected.

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Those of you caring for someone - often a relative - may not even consider yourself a "caregiver". But, you are.

As we learn in this episode from special guest Anne Clark with Senior Health Partners in Battle Creek, you may experience guilt if you give yourself some time away from your person.

But, we also learn, time away is critical.

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First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care

Returning to civilian life after serving in the Armed Forces, for some, can be difficult and daunting.

One way Summit Pointe is helping is the Supported Employment program - helping veterans and others find purpose through employment.

Our colleague Stephen oversees the VA Laundry facility and joins us in this episode to talk about helping veterans find new purpose through the VA Laundry facility - which has impli...

Since it first opened in 2021, the First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center has welcomed thousands of Calhoun County residents who were seeking assistance.

What kind of assistance they would need had to be determined once they arrived. In the years since the doors opened, we at Summit Pointe have been able to study our processes and make adjustments.

In this episode, First Step Supervisor Morgan Clauss talk...

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 episode, Kathy-Sue Vette, who has served on our Board of Directors since 2015, talks about what inspires her to do so. Her Board role has most recently included being the chair.

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