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, an...

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-grou...

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 ...

Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich returns to the podcast to update us on accomplishments and challenges mid-year in 2025.Episode ResourcesFirst Step Psychiatric Urgent Care

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 H...

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 a...

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 supp...

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 abou...

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 Sherb...

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 ...

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 informatio...

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 w...

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 Kel...

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' wellbei...

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...

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 Homeba...

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, wh...

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 ...

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 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 b...

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 Sw...

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 gu...

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.

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 arr...

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 Ve...