The Silent Struggle: Athletes and Mental Health
By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Engagement Braden Appelhans, a name familiar to New Mexico basketball enthusiasts, recently shared a heartfelt post on social media. In his recent tweet, he acknowledged his absence from the game and his emotional...
2024 Summit Gala: In Unity We Flourish – Supporting Our Community
On Saturday, February 24th, over five hundred community leaders and Summit supporters gathered to celebrate the joy of generosity, a passion for community, and a commitment to support mental wellness at the Summit Counseling Center’s 9th Annual Summit Gala held at The Hotel at...
First Lady Kemp and 988: A Partnership for Suicide Prevention
By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Marketing & Community Engagement First Lady Kemp and 988 are a powerful partnership for suicide prevention. Together, they aim to reduce the stigma and barriers associated with seeking help, and to provide hope and...
Kyle and Shelby Wright Lead Golf Tournament to Raise Over $100,000 for Summit Counseling Center
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE – November 13, 2023 – Summit Counseling Center, in collaboration with The Wright Family Foundation, is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of the “Hit the Green for Mental Wellbeing” Golf Tournament. Held at the prestigious Governor’s...
Summit Counseling Center Appoints Will Atkins, MA, LPC, CPCS as Director of Clinical Services
— The Summit Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit counseling center dedicated to providing quality mental health services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Atkins, LPC, as the new Director of Clinical Services. With a...
Summit Counseling Center Welcomes Five Distinguished Board Members
— Summit Counseling Center, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health services, is pleased to announce the appointment of five exceptional professionals to its Board of Directors. The newly appointed board members bring...
Prioritizing Youth Mental Health: Summit Counseling Center’s Onsite Therapy Program
Did you know that mental health support in schools is often lacking? Recent data from a 2022 Pew Research Center survey revealed that only about half of U.S. public schools offer mental health assessments, and even...
The Summit Receives $5,000 to Expand Subsidized Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program
– The Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. The grant will be used to expand the...
Alyssa Kiss Joins Summit Counseling Center as Associate Therapist
Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce the addition of Alyssa Kiss as a full-time Associate Therapist, marking an exciting milestone for The Summit as it expands its team of dedicated professionals! Having begun her journey...
The Summit Receives $70,000 Funding to Expand Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program
Summit Counseling Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding through the 2023 Fulton County Community Service Program (CSP) for the fifth consecutive year. These funds will be instrumental in expanding the Summit’s...
U.S. Surgeon General Cautions About the Role of Social Media in Youth Mental Health Crisis
On May 23rd, The United States surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new advisory warning of the mental health effects of social media on young people. The Surgeon General’s report highlights the widespread use of social media among...
Madeline Redetzky, LPC Promoted to SOS Clinical Program Manager
– Summit Counseling Center is thrilled to announce the promotion of Madeline Redetzky, LPC to the position of Clinical Program Manager for the Summit OnSite (SOS) school-based team. This promotion recognizes Madeline’s outstanding contributions to The...
The State of Mental Health: Changing the Conversation in 2023
Written By: Cathy Murphy, Director of Community Outreach Summit Counseling Center Even before COVID-19 the state of our mental health was on the decline. Since 2019 we have heard reports that “our children are not OK”, “90% of adults...
Summit Counseling Center Voted Best of North Atlanta Counseling Services for 2022
Summit Counseling Center is honored to be voted Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta for 2022! For over 30 years, Summit has strived to be a pillar of our community delivering high-quality, integrative mental health services. Together with our...
Dunwoody Approves Grants for Nonprofits
Dunwoody, GA – October 11, 2022 – Last night, the Dunwoody City Council unanimously approved grants for 10 local nonprofits to support those who are still struggling with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants total $810,000 in federal...
The Summit Selected as a Finalist for The Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta – Vote For Us!
The Summit Counseling Center has been selected as a finalist for The Best Counseling Services in North Atlanta for 2022! You can help us claim the title as “the best” with just a few clicks of your mouse by...
The Summit Counseling Center Selected as the Recipient of the 2022 Fulton County Community Services Program
The Summit Counseling Center is pleased to be a recipient of the 2022 Fulton County Community Services Program award in the Health & Wellness category! The Community Services Program is an annual competitive program that awards funding to nonprofit...
New survey: More than 4 in 10 US adults who needed substance use and mental health care didn’t get care
Written By: Chuck Ingoglia An alarming number of people cope with a substance use or mental health challenge. The number of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder nearly tripled during the pandemic, from 11.0 percent in 2019...
‘A cry for help’: CDC warns of a steep decline in teen mental health
More than 4 in 10 told the health agency they felt ‘persistently sad or hopeless’ Written By Moriah Balingit The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an accelerating mental health crisis among adolescents, with more than...
Hayden Hurst Family Foundation Makes $10,000 Matching Gift Challenge to The Summit Counseling Center
Cathy Hurst, vice president of the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation, presented a $10,000 check to The Summit Counseling Center to support their school-based mental health partnership with Fulton County Schools. “This program is in alignment with the Foundation’s focus...