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The Silent Struggle: Athletes and Mental Health
March 6, 2024

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
March 6, 2024

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
January 30, 2024

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
December 18, 2023

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
October 19, 2023

— 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
October 4, 2023

— 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
July 17, 2023

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
July 10, 2023

– 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
June 12, 2023

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
June 12, 2023

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...