Summit Pointe Podcast

This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast , Dr. Anita Harvey, assistant superintendent at Battle Creek Public Schools, talks about what curriculum, instruction, and assessment actually require across pre-K through 12 and why social emotional learning belongs in the same conversation as ELA, math, science, and social studies.  Dr. Harvey's perspective is shaped by daily work with students and fam...

This time on the Summit Pointe Podcast, we explore how self-determination lets people direct Medicaid-funded services, hire trusted caregivers, and build real independence with guidance from our self-determination coordinator, Nicole. Freedom, authority, and responsibility turn support into a partnership where the person’s goals lead. Episode Resources Careers at Summit Pointe Summit Pointe First...

In this Summit Pointe Podcast, we look at how dementia fits within behavioral health, why symptoms deserve a thorough medical workup, and how caregivers can find support and tools that protect dignity and safety.  Summit Pointe board member Sherii Sherban, founder of Miles for Memories, shares resources, including mentoring and a Safe Return program that brings wanderers home. Episode Resources Mi...

In this Summit Pointe podcast, we explore how a law enforcement liaison helps officers and clinicians navigate mental health codes, paperwork, and real-time decisions. Former law enforcement officer and Summit Pointe staffer Aaron Smith also discusses officer wellness with practical tools to spot stress early and reset after shift.  Episode Resources Summit Pointe Careers at Summit Pointe Crisis I...

Holiday parties can feel like a minefield when you’re newly sober. The music’s loud, the bar is open, and every familiar face seems to remember a version of you that doesn’t fit anymore.  In this episode, Summit Pointe Recovery Coaches, John and Tracie, share the practical toolkit they trust: exit plans, code words, grounding techniques, and the core values that keep your footing when pressure ris...

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.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, military veteran and Sgt. Sean Brown with the Marshall Police Department shares the law enforcement view he brings and discusses the usefulness of Summit...

Programming Note: Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich visited the Calhoun County interview program Community Matters to discuss potential changes to Community Mental Health (CMH) operations in Michigan. This episode appears on the Summit Pointe podcast with permission from Community Matters. Summit Pointe, the Calhoun County Community Mental Health (CMH) organization which provides behavioral healt...

Want a clearer path to real recovery, not just a new prescription? We sit down with Dr. Sajid Hussain to unpack how comprehensive, evidence-based adult psychiatric care helps people stabilize and rebuild their lives. From depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and substance use, we walk through the practical steps that move recovery from hope to...

Summit Pointe and First Step support the behavioral health needs of Calhoun County residents thanks to a staff of hundreds of dedicated professionals. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Podcast, we asked two of those dedicated pros, Clinician and Director Shannon and Clinician Carolyn, to share with us what their careers helping people have meant to them. Episode Resources First Step Psychiatric...

Our Summit Pointe colleague and Veteran Navigator, Michele Pascoe, dedicates her time to connecting with those who have served in the U.S. Military. Many Calhoun County veterans need support but may not know where to turn for resources—and that’s where Michele steps in. Sometimes she meets veterans through First Step, other times through outreach in the community, or simply during her day-to-day e...

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.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, we meet behavioral health professional and educator Elizabeth Rudolph. Elizabeth shares how the Summit Pointe mission resonates personally and professiona...

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.” In this Summit Pointe Board Spotlight, we meet Calhoun County businessman and veteran Bryan Smith. Having first served on the Board in 2016, Bryan has returned for another term. He shares his o...

Not everyone can step away from daily responsibilities to enter an inpatient treatment program. Others may have completed inpatient detox and now need continued support while rebuilding their lives. That’s where the Summit Pointe Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) comes in. In this episode, Jonah and Rocky—both clinicians/therapists—join Chad, a recovery coach, to share how IOP works, who it’s des...

Calhoun County is among the top-5 highest for overdose fatalities in the state of Michigan. Summit Pointe Director of Strategic Development Nicole DuPont - a member of the Overdose Fatality Review Team - provides perspective in this episode on the gravity of the problem here. However, she also shares how a community of partners,  including Summit Pointe, is coming together to save lives.  Episode...

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.” Joining us on the Summit Pointe Podcast in this spotlight is Dr. Paul Watson, president of Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek. Having joined the Summit Pointe Board in 2023, Dr. Watson t...

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, and explores the pathways families can take to access this level of care. Episode Resources Psychiatric Services for Youth and Family First Step Behavioral He...

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.” In addition to the on-the-ground health teams who help Calhoun County residents both at Bronson Battle Creek and Summit Pointe, our Board of Directors is bolstered by Joseph du Lac.  Mr. du Lac...

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 Pointe, joins us on this episode of the podcast. Rocky shares how the solution-focused youth outpatient treatment approach introduces young people to useful...

Summit Pointe CEO Jeannie Goodrich returns to the podcast to update us on accomplishments and challenges mid-year in 2025. Episode Resources First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Summit Pointe Podcast 81 is a Livemic Communications production.  Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is pioneering Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and...

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.” Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley is among those directors who bring a unique viewpoint to their service at Summit Pointe.  In this episode, Sheriff Hinkley discusses the relationship betwee...

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 attending to their health. Episode Resources First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care ManTherapy.org CredibleMind Summit Pointe Podcast 79 is a Livemic Commun...

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 support specialist - shares how he and his colleagues are providing support for Calhoun County young people who may need it. He also shares how that provides for succ...

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 about the variety of tools available for review and better understanding, including anxiety, stress, depression, and more. Episode Resources First Step Behavioral Hea...

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.” You may recognize Sherii Sherban - whether it is from her weekly Access Vision program "Be Scene," from her longstanding support of Miles for Memories, or maybe from Scene Magazine or...

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 neighbors are living with a severe mental illness or a intellectual or developmental disability. Our colleague Elizabeth is the Director of Community Based Servic...