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 designed for, and how it helps people stay on track with their recovery while maintaining balance at home, work, and in the community.

Tune in to learn how this flexible, supportive program empowers people to take back control of their lives and continue their healing journey.

Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Intensive Outpatient Program

Summit Pointe Podcast 87 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Opioid Health Home
The Coordinating Council, Overdose Fatality Review Team

Summit Pointe Podcast 86 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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.”

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 talks about the significant connection between an educational institution such as KCC and Summit Pointe.

Episode Resources
Summit Pointe Board of Directors
Careers at Summit Pointe

Summit Pointe Podcast 85 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 Health Urgent Care
Careers at Summit Pointe

Summit Pointe Podcast 84 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 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 is the chief operating officer at Bronson Battle Creek and on this episode, he speaks about how that connection is part of an overall wellness collaboration between our two teams.

Episode Resources
Summit Pointe Board of Directors

Summit Pointe Podcast 83 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 tools they can use in certain emotionally triggering situations.

Episode Resources
Outpatient Therapy-Youth and Family Services

Summit Pointe Podcast 82 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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.”

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 between law enforcement and behavioral health services at Summit Pointe, which he sees as critical for officers to assist members of the community who need it. 

Thank you for your leadership, Sheriff!

Episode Resources
Summit Pointe Board

Summit Pointe Podcast 80 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 Communications production. 

Summit Pointe, the Behavioral Health Authority in Calhoun County, Michigan, is pioneering Community Mental Health Services by developing innovative ideas and community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.

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 successful outcomes and a better life.

Episode Resources
First Step Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Youth Peer Supports

Summit Pointe Podcast 78 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 community partnerships that lead to high-quality care and a healthy community.