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 immediately for an on-site intervention....
Way back 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 about the zero-deaths-by-suicide concept and how folks like you can help. Three...
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, Youth Care Manager Devan talks about...
It's a question that is asked frequently: Could a person have a genetic predisposition to dementia? In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, Miles for Memories Founder Sherii Sherban talks about her own family history with dementia – and what she sees as an...
For the 13th time, Battle Creek's Community Inclusive Recreation (CIR) is readying for the annual Kickball Classic fundraiser, sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln. Set for September 22, 2024 at Bailey Park, the tournament-style event brings teams formed by local...
Battle Creek City Manager Rebecca Fleury reached her ten-year anniversary in the position and decided to call it a career. In her first interview since announcing her retirement, Fleury reflects with Community Matters on her tenure, her future along with some...
Two more ”Services on the Go” events are planned for the summer of 2024 in Battle Creek. The events are meant to provide a chance for residents to engage with city staff about any number of issues or subjects, including such things as code enforcement and community...
It is possible that those around you may recognize some signs of hearing loss before you do. But perhaps you have noticed your own difficulty hearing. In this episode of Oaklawn Health Matters, Audiologist Michael Thompson discusses the typical signs of hearing loss,...
Are there things caregivers and others should keep in mind that might make communicating with a person living with dementia easier? Miles for Memories volunteer Michelle Lennon with Elara Caring tells us there definitely are. Click to hear what they are. Episode...
How do local stakeholders decide what transportation and public transit goals are best for the area? An overseer in that effort locally is BCATS – the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study. BCATS Executive Director Jeff Franklin joins Community Matters to shed light...