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...

African Americans and other minorities are underserved when it comes to mental health services and resources. That's why the "Flip the Script" campaign is working to target those groups - and anyone who might be held back from breaking through ...

Part of our support for youth and families at Summit Pointe means removing barriers. Doing so may simply mean we need to go to a family at their home rather than have them come to us.In this episode, we set out to understand better what...

An approach to opioid use disorder might, for some, seem a bit ponderous: Using medications as treatment for addiction to another medication.But, as we learn in this episode, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder - sometimes called MOUD -...

Intensive Crisis Stabilization - ICS for short - is a Summit Pointe program meant to help young people and their families who are experiencing a crisis. That typically means our Summit Pointe experts have to respond quickly and immediat...

In episode 5 of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we caught up with Scott Teichmer who runs the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Calhoun County, a Summit Pointe partner. Scott told us a...

Summit Pointe provides a broad scope of quality services for youth and families. But before we can determine which services are best for a youth, we must first understand their needs.In this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast...

Dr. James Gandy, Summit Pointe medical director, returns to discuss men's health. In particular, we asked Dr. Gandy to call to mind the top things he thinks of as it relates to men's health.Episode ResourcesTiny Habits

In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, we sit down with our longtime CEO Jeannie Goodrich.After 29 years at the organization, Jeannie talks about working her way up the ranks, the staff and work that inspires her and how she goes ...

In this Summit Pointe episode, our own Dr. Mindy Oisten - Director of Autism Services - talks about the newly relocated Autism Center.Now situated at 155 Garfield Avenue in Battle Creek, the Summit Pointe Autism Center offers added spac...