Summit Pointe

(Summit Pointe 27) Assuring Adherence to Recipient Rights

The State of Michigan requires recipients of care from organizations like Summit Pointe have certain rights that govern that care. In episode 27 of the Summit Pointe podcast, we learn from Kent Rehmann how adherence to those rights is assured. Episode Resources Summit...

(Summit Pointe 26) Provider Relationships Key at Summit Pointe

In episode 26 of the Summit Pointe series, Rhea Freitag discusses the Summit Pointe Provider Network. It includes a key group of service providers who help support the Summit Pointe mission – and the needs of its customers. Episode Resources Summit Pointe...

(Summit Pointe 25) Opioid Health Home Program: The Road Back

In episode 25 of the Summit Pointe series, Tricia and Chad discuss their involvement in a program meant to combat the high incidence of opioid addiction in Calhoun County. Click to listen to how the Opioid Health Program is saving lives and creating success stories....

(Summit Pointe 24) Spotlight: Outpatient Services

In episode 24 of the Summit Pointe series, Outpatient Services are highlighted. With a special focus on mental health and recovery services, Outpatient Services help folks maintain their lives while making personal strides. Click to hear Shannon, Jonah and Cheri...

(Summit Pointe 23) 5K Visit ‘First Step’ in 18 Months Open

Episode 23 in the Summit Pointe series provides an update on First Step. Opened in March 2021, First Step became Calhoun County's example of a 24/7 psychiatric urgent care model being established across the country. As First Step's Dr. Kimberly Peck tells...

(Summit Pointe 22) A Guide to the Right Path – Through the Laundry

Among the many programs Summit Pointe oversees is one to help folks who have faced significant challenges to find a livelihood and become contributing members of society. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Series, we learn from Stephen and Angela about the VA...

(Summit Pointe 21) Mental Health First Aid Training

In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, Meghan and Amy discuss how mental health first aid training helps the community help others. Geared toward the general population, the training gives trainees the tools to recognize potential mental health situations, along...

(Summit Pointe 20) Wraparound Program Helps Families in Crisis

You might think of the Wraparound program as wrapping arms around someone who needs it. In this case, it is more than one person; it's a family. In Episode 20 of the Summit Pointe series, we learn from Wraparound Clinician Melissa how families facing some level...

(Summit Pointe 19) Managing A Diagnosis of Mental Illness

There are many situations involving a diagnosis of mental illness. However, as case managers at Summit Pointe have learned, many of those situations require help to access the appropriate path. Sometimes, that path helps change lives. Click to hear more in this...