Helping certain Calhoun County residents live independently with assistance - those who might be at risk for arrest and inappropriate incarceration due to mental illness - is the purpose of the Assertive Community Treatment program at Summit Pointe. Hear Tim and Jeff...
Summit Pointe, the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, has received a renewed accreditation from CARF International, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. The every-three-year accreditation focuses on certain programs and...
Battle Creek customers of Summit Pointe visiting the Capital Avenue and Michigan Avenue locations for medical appointments will now go 175 College Street instead. In this episode, Operations Director Jamie Schook discusses how the north end of the College Street...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
