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Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley and Summit Pointe justice systems lead Taneisha share their perspectives on how the Jail Services program has advanced in recent years. In doing so, they discuss the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) component, designed to cut recidivism among those jailed who are dealing with addiction or behavioral health issues. Sheriff Hinkley …
In another Summit Pointe Community Connection episode, representatives from the Bronson Battle Creek Emergency Department and Summit Pointe/First Step reflect on how their commitment to serving Calhoun County residents has worked out. Summit Pointe Clinical Director Sean Field and Paul Bodenberg, who has overseen the Bronson Battle Creek ED, talk about how both entities have …
In this episode, Summit Pointe Care Manager Kristi highlights how the team assisting those with intellectual or developmental disabilities puts them in a position to significantly change their lives. Perhaps even save them. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe I/DD websiteSummit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent CareMore Summit Pointe episodes The Summit Pointe podcast is a Livemic Communications production. For more information, …
In this episode, Summit Pointe Clinician Lesa discusses how stress affects the body and mind, as well as some of the typical responses humans use as a result. Lesa also discusses ways to mitigate stress and how Summit Pointe is ready to assist when stress becomes difficult to manage. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric …
Summit Pointe Veteran Navigator Michele Pascoe and Battle Creek Veterans Administration Local Recovery Coordinator Russell Bell are both working to help area vets receive services to which they are entitled. But, as we learn from both of them, the partnership formed between the two organizations is often key to getting the job done. We also …
Summit Pointe Physician Assistant Randall Johnson helps us understand psychotropic drugs and the role they play in community wellness. He also discusses alternatives to such drugs, as well as an overall approach to depression and community wellness at Summit Pointe and First Step. Episode ResourcesSummit Pointe websiteSummit Pointe First Step Psychiatric Urgent CareMore Summit Pointe episodes The Summit …
Growing up can be difficult. Sometimes, help from a clinician can make significant difference. But, if you are a young person who has not yet achieved independence, getting to a clinician can pose some significant challenges. In this episode of the Community Connections series, we learn how Summit Pointe clinicians solve that issue by seeing …
Helping Calhoun County residents struggling with addiction is a team effort. That’s the word from Summit Pointe, the behavioral health authority in Calhoun County, Michigan. In this episode, Summit Pointe Recovery Coach Ashley returns to discuss countywide recovery efforts with the organization’s community connections: The Substance Abuse Council in Battle Creek and Substance Abuse Prevention Services in …
