Summit Pointe Podcast
Highlighting stories and resources from Summit Pointe, the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan.
Episodes
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 has returned for another term. He shares his own very personal story about why hi...
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 it’s designed for, and how it helps people st...
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 Summit Pointe, is coming together to save lives.
Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral H...
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.”
Joining us on the Summit Pointe Podcast in this spotlight is Dr. Paul Watson, president of Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Having joined the Summit Pointe Board in 2023, Dr. Watson talks about the significant connecti...
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 Resources
Psychiatric Services for Youth and Family
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Careers...
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 by Joseph du Lac.
Mr. du Lac is the chief operating officer at B...
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 outpatient treatment approach introduces young people to useful tools they can use in certain emotio...
Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich returns to the podcast to update us on accomplishments and challenges mid-year in 2025.
Episode Resources
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care
Summit 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 t...
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 Hinkley discusses the relationship between law enforcement and behavioral hea...
Our colleague, Scott Teichmer, returns to the Summit Pointe Podcast - this time to focus on men's health.
In particular, Scott offers some perspective on what professionals zero-in on when working to understand why men may or may not be attending to their health.
Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
ManTherapy.org
CredibleMind
Summit Pointe Podcast 79 is a Livemic Communications production.
Summi...
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.
Ep...
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.
Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
CredibleMind
S...
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.
Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Summit Pointe Podcast 73 is a Livemic Communications production.
Summit Pointe, the...
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.
Episode Resources
First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care
Summit Pointe Podcast 70 is a Livemic Communic...
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...
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