How Self-Determination Puts You in Charge of Behavioral Health Support

BCPS Administrator Dr. Anita Harvey Sees Behavioral Health with Young People in Mind

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 families, and by governance work on our board of directors at Summit Pointe.  Episode Resources Careers at Summit Pointe [https://summitpointe.org/careers/] Summit Pointe First Step [https://summitpointe.org/first-step/] Summit Pointe Podcast 98 is a Livemic Communications [https://livemiccommunications.com/] 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.

How Self-Determination Puts You in Charge of Behavioral Health Support

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 [https://summitpointe.org/careers/] Summit Pointe First Step [https://summitpointe.org/first-step/] Summit Pointe Podcast 97 is a Livemic Communications [https://livemiccommunications.com/] 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, 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.

Dementia is Part of the Mental Health Conversation

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 Miles for Memories [https://milesformemories.org/] Careers at Summit Pointe [https://summitpointe.org/careers/] Summit Pointe First Step [https://summitpointe.org/first-step/] Summit Pointe Podcast 96 is a Livemic Communications [https://livemiccommunications.com/] 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.

How A Law Enforcement Liaison Streamlines Mental Health Responses

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 [https://summitpointe.org/] Careers at Summit Pointe [https://summitpointe.org/careers/] Crisis Intervention Team – CIT [https://summitpointe.org/crisis-intervention-team-cit/] Summit Pointe Podcast 95 is a Livemic Communications [https://livemiccommunications.com/] production. Check out the Careers page on the Summit Point website. The link is in the show notes 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.

Holiday Recovery Made Doable

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 rises. Episode Resources Summit Pointe Recovery Coaches [https://summitpointe.org/adult-services/recovery-coaches/] Careers at Summit Pointe [https://summitpointe.org/careers/] Summit Pointe First Step [https://summitpointe.org/first-step/] Summit Pointe Podcast 94 is a Livemic Communications [https://livemiccommunications.com/] 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.