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Calhoun County is second only to Wayne County in Michigan when it comes to opioid overdose deaths. Dawn Smith, executive director of the Substance Abuse Council in Battle Creek, joins Community Matters to talk about participation with other partners in the Calhoun County Opioid Coalition – a group of on-the-ground folks trying to save lives. …
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 websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent CareSummit Pointe Provider Network Could your organization or business use purposeful exposure like …
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. Episode Resources Summit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent Care Related Episodes …
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 discuss their roles as well as the successes they have seen as part of Summit Pointe’s Outpatient …
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 us, the response has been better than expected. The facility has seen 5000 visitors come through …
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 Laundry facility – and how it is providing a sense of purpose and guidance …
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 with the ability to help guide folks to the right resources. Click to hear the details! Episode …
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 of crisis are given a helping hand in order to get …
