Summit Pointe

01/18/2026

We’re growing our Case Management team! 💜

We have openings for Care Managers, including roles supporting our Youth and Senior Behavioral Health teams. If you’re passionate about helping individuals navigate care and support at every stage of life, we’d love to have you join us.

👉 Apply today: summitpointe.org/careers

01/16/2026

Summit Pointe offices and clinic will be closed on January 19th in observance of MLK Day. As always, First Step will remain open 24-hours for walk-in care.

In a crisis, please visit us at First Step or call our 24-Hour Helpline:
1-800-632-5449. First Step is located at 175 College St. in Battle Creek.

01/15/2026

We’re hiring Outpatient Clinicians! 💜

Summit Pointe has full-time and part-time opportunities available in Battle Creek and Albion, with roles focused on mental health, substance use disorder (SUD), and youth services. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today: summitpointe.org/careers

01/14/2026

Strong partnerships matter—especially when it comes to community safety and officer wellness. We’re grateful for Aaron and the perspective he shared on the podcast about how collaboration between law enforcement and Summit Pointe makes a real difference. 💙

01/13/2026

Congratulations to the Substance Abuse Council on 40 years of dedication, impact, and service to our community! 💜

🎉 40 Years of Prevention. 40 Years of Community!

In the mid-1980s, as youth drug use rapidly increased in the Battle Creek area, two community members — Penny DeGarmo and Dave Steger — joined forces with concerned parents to take action. In 1986, that grassroots effort became the Substance Abuse Council (SAC), with one clear purpose: helping individuals of all ages lead drug-free lives.

Four decades later, that mission remains just as strong. 👏

Today, we continue working to improve community health through the prevention and reduction of substance use across Calhoun County, collaborating with more than 100 partners — including law enforcement, schools, parents, elected officials, and healthcare providers.

This anniversary isn’t just a celebration of our past — it’s a commitment to our future. 💙
If you’d like to be part of this life-saving work, we’d love to hear from you! 📞 269-326-4040

01/12/2026

We’re hiring! 💜

Summit Pointe is looking for Mental Health Clinicians to join our Emergency Services team. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and want to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we’d love to connect with you.

👉 Apply today: summitpointe.org/careers

Help us continue providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services to our community.

12/29/2025

Summit Pointe offices and clinic will be closed on December 31st and January 1st in observance of New Year's. As always, First Step will remain open 24-hours for walk-in care.

In a crisis, please visit us at First Step or call our 24-Hour Helpline:
1-800-632-5449. First Step is located at 175 College St. in Battle Creek.

12/27/2025

A little broken? The best things often are! Here’s your reminder that you don’t have to feel perfectly-put-together to be worthy of being chosen. 💜🍪

12/24/2025

We had a wonderful time celebrating together at our holiday parties last week! 🎄✨

Thank you to our incredible staff for all that you do every day—your dedication, compassion, and teamwork make a difference all year long. We truly appreciate each of you.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and joyful holiday season! 💙

12/23/2025

📣 We need your input!

Summit Pointe is conducting our annual assessment of the behavioral health needs in our community, and your voice matters.

Behavioral health needs show up in many different ways. By sharing the trends and needs you’re seeing, you can help us better understand where support is most needed and how we can best serve our community.

👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KK8MPCP

Thank you for helping shape behavioral health services in our community. 💜

12/22/2025

Choosing sobriety can be especially difficult during the holidays. Between the stress of relationships, family, work, and everything this season asks of us, triggers can feel like they’re everywhere—and the pull to return to old ways of coping can feel heavy.

You don't have to be perfect to show up.

John and Tracie, two recovery coaches at Summit Pointe, recently sat down to talk about how they move through the holidays in a way that honors their core values, respects their boundaries, and supports their sobriety.

If this season feels hard, we want you to know we see you. 24-hour support is available at First Step, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

Listen to the full episode:
https://summitpointe.org/holiday-recovery-made-doable/