The Summit Counseling Center Inc

“Mt. Pisgah Church has the ability to elect 51% of the board of directors upon the expiration of a term or vacancy for any reason. This includes positions created by an increase in the number of Directors.”

“The Board may amend or repeal the bylaws, or adopt new bylaws, provided, that any such change must be approved by the charge conference of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church. If deemed necessary, the charge conference of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church may amend or repeal the bylaws, or adopt new bylaws.”

“The Finance Committee reviewed and approved the 990. The final version is provided to the Board of Directors prior to the filing of the return.”

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored as needed by the governing board. All conflicts are discussed and reviewed by the governing board.”

“The Executive Director's compensation is reviewed annually by the governing board. All adjustments are reviewed and approved by the board. Compensation for all other employees is set based on comparable market statistics, and is evaluated annually. Board Members are not compensated.”

“Public Disclosure copies of the Organization's Form 990 and exempt status application materials will be provided immediately upon requests, when made in person during normal business hours at the organization's address. Copies will be provided within 30 days of receipt of written requests. The Public Disclosure Copy is also posted on the organizations website under "Our Financial Reports".”

“Helen Caudill serves on the board of directors at The Summit Counseling Center, Inc. All compensation was paid by a related organization. No compensation was paid from The Summit Counseling Center, Inc. MOUNT PISGAH CHURCH PAYS 100% OF BETH GIDDES'S SALARY, W-2 REPORTING, AND BENEFITS, BUT THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER CONTRACTS MOUNT PISGAH CHURCH TO PROVIDE SOME OF HER TIME TO DELIVER THEIR OWN EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.”

“Three changes were made to the Bylaws in April 2024. 1) The maximum number of Directors was changed from a specified number (21) to the maximum set by the Board, 2) Director terms were changed from 3 years to 1 year, 3) All Directors stand for re-election each year.”

“Organization Mission continued from Part III, Line 1 ...integrative approach to treat the whole person body, mind, spirit, and relationships. The Summit provides services for all family members including adults, teens, and children to address a wide variety of mental health and substance use concerns and to promote awareness and wellness within communities in North Metro Atlanta. The Summit is committed to providing a therapeutic relationship, an integrative approach to healing, high-quality services provided by state licensed providers, multiple areas of specialization, evidence-based practices, partnerships with community stakeholders, community service, and accountability to our Board of Directors and to our accrediting agency, The Solihten Institute. The Summit maintains a strong commitment to removing barriers to mental health services and making our services accessible and affordable to those who cannot afford the full cost of our services. This commitment is expressed through the availability of our client assistance funds, pro bono discounts, partnerships, grants, and additional fundraising support to ensure that anyone who needs our services can access these services without income being a barrier. Services are provided at our 7 community-based office locations, 31 public schools and 1 private school in Fulton, Dekalb and Gwinnett counties.”

“Program description continued from Part III, Line 4a ...24,773 hours of therapy and served 2,506 unduplicated clients in 2023-24. Specialized programs include suicide risk screenings, play therapy for children, dialectical behavioral therapy, and skills groups. Additionally, associate licensed clinicians are provided clinical supervision from certified mental health supervisors at no charge for clinical quality assurance. Specialized Child and Play Therapy Program for children aged 3-12: Mental health is a crucial aspect of children's overall well-being. It encompasses their mental, emotional, and behavioral health, influencing how they think, feel, and act. Additionally, it plays a role in how children handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Nearly 1 in 5 children experience mental health challenges each year. These issues can impact their daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. Recognizing and addressing these concerns early is essential. Children with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or disruptive behavior disorder, benefit significantly from early diagnosis and treatment. Access to mental health care during this critical developmental period can help address issues promptly and improve long-term outcomes. Play therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy & counseling designed to harness the power of play to help children express feelings, learn coping skills, gain interpersonal skills, and resolve blockages to achieve optimal growth and development. The Summit's certified clinical supervisors and trained play therapists incorporate evidence-based practices and techniques. The Summit provided 5,862 sessions of Specialized Child and Play Therapy Services in Office-based settings and served 773 unduplicated clients. Client assistance pro bono discounts and fee subsidies ensure that those in need receive the help they need. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Program: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured program of psychotherapy with a strong educational component. It equips individuals with skills for managing intense emotions and navigating social relationships. Originally developed to address self-destructive impulses in chronically suicidal patients, DBT is also effective for treating borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, and various psychiatric conditions. When appropriate, DBT can be administered in an outpatient setting, allowing individuals to attend therapy sessions and skills groups while continuing to live at home, attend school, and continue to work. The Summit utilizes therapists and clinical supervisors who have received Advanced Training to provide DBT therapy and DBT education groups that train clients in mindfulness practices, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Educational groups are provided for adults, teens (and family members of teens). The Summit provided 1,218 hours of outpatient DBT programming and served 62 adults, adolescents, and family members. Client assistance pro bono discounts and fee subsidies ensure that those in need receive the help they need. Psychological Testing Program The Summit also provides psychological and psycho-educational testing, screenings and assessments for adults, children and adolescents. The Summit developed cost-effective, early intervention screenings for mental health, learning disabilities and attention problems. When screenings indicate a need for more extensive testing, The Summit provides the full battery of psycho-educational or neuro-psychological testing. Nationally, the health, well-being and academic performance of children and adolescents is significantly hampered by undiagnosed mental health disorders, learning disabilities (and differences), and behavioral conditions. The Summit worked with area pediatricians to develop a screening protocol to provide more cost-effective mental health”

“Program description continued from Part III, Line 4b ...the United States faced significant challenges. 1. Mental Health and Suicidality: - 39.7% of students experienced persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness - 28.5% of students experienced poor mental health - 20.4% of students seriously considered attempting suicide - 9.5% of students attempted suicide 2. Gender Differences: Female students, LGBQ+ students, and students who had any same-sex partners were more likely than their peers to experience poor mental health and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. - Nearly 53% of female students and nearly 65% of LGBQ+ students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. - 13% of female students and more than 20% of LGBQ+ students attempted suicide. 3. Substance Use Behavior: High school students reported engaging in substance use: - 22% of students consumed alcohol during the same period. - 12% of high school students consumed prescription pain medicine such as codeine, Vicodin, OxyContin, Hydrocodone, or Percocet, without a doctor's prescription or differently than how a doctor told them to use it. 4. Georgia Statistics Mental and behavioral health statistics for high school students in the state of Georgia increased dramatically from 2019 to 2021 in the following categories: - Feeling of sadness or hopelessness increased from 29.9% to 43.5% - Suicidal ideation increased from 18.5% to 26.5% - Current alcohol use rose from 17.5% to 24.7% - Current vaping rose from 17.0% to 18. - Georgia was above the national average for each of these categories. By removing the barriers of stigma, accessibility and affordability, this program allows The Summit therapists the flexibility to quickly intervene, by serving students onsite during regular school hours. This intervention increases early identification of mental health needs, openness to help and an increase in skills and resources to address these issues. In 2023-2024, The Summit provided 8,549 hours of counseling to students in 29 Fulton County schools, 2 Dekalb County schools, and Greater Atlanta Christian schools, serving 840 students through on-site services. During the July 2023 - December 2024 timeframe, the Summit partnered with the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities to ensure high quality services and increase sustainability. In January 2023, Fulton County formed the new Fulton County Behavioral Health Network (FCBHN) to provide behavioral health and developmental disabilities services to Fulton County residents. With the establishment of this new network, the Summit was awarded a contract to provide School-based Behavioral Health Services to our same 29 schools in northern Fulton County as a directly contracted Community Behavioral Health provider. This innovative new network contract was for one calendar year and is renewable for an additional 9 years. Client assistance pro bono discounts and fee subsidies ensured that those in need receive the help they need. Services include two pro bono sessions at the beginning of service for parents to ensure their engagement in their child's care. Fulton County School's K-5 LEAP (Learning, Engagement and Assistance Program) program is a new behavioral support program designed to support elementary students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade who are exhibiting challenging behaviors that disrupt their learning and ability to be successful in a traditional classroom setting. Thanks to a private grant, The Summit hired a bilingual therapist in 2024 to support the students and families enrolled in the LEAP program at Vickery Mill Elementary School. Suicide Risk Assessments The first step in effective suicide prevention is to identify anyone needing help. The Summit provides free suicide risk assessments when a student has been identified experiencing suicidal ideation. Suicide Risk assessments are provided at both school and off-site locations. Our team of school-based clini”

“Program description continued from Part III, Line 4c ... - Understanding Eating Disorders - Positive Discipline Skills for Parents - Relationship Building for Couples - Well-Being in the Workplace - Building Self-Confidence - Postpartum Anxiety & Depression - Talking to Teens About Grief - Intersection of Faith and Mental Health - Identifying the signs of Anxiety - How to Be a Trusted Adult (Recognizing the Signs of Suicide) The Summit was the primary founding and sponsoring organization of the North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative. The mission of the NFMHC is to connect and catalyze stakeholders to cultivate an accessible life span behavioral health system to improve mental wellness for our community. It is open to all behavioral healthcare stakeholders in our community, including: faith communities, public and private schools, law enforcement agencies and personnel, local government, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, behavioral health providers, healthcare organizations and providers, and friends and family members of behavioral health consumers. Through expert panel discussions and shared experiences, our quarterly meetings serve as a catalyst for creating lasting connections and fostering a supportive network that actively contributes to the betterment of mental wellness in North Fulton.”

“The Summit Counseling Network on behalf of CURE Childhood Cancer: The Summit partners with CURE whose mission is to conquer childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. Since 2013, The Summit has been a key partner in supporting patients and their families through this innovative counseling network. The Summit acts as a third-party administrator to recruit and contract with select therapists in the Metro Atlanta area, Savannah and beyond to provide CURE patients and their families with a first session at no charge and up to 9 additional sessions at a subsidized reduced copay. Following the initial 10 sessions, additional subsidized sessions are approved as needed to ensure all families receive necessary services. This network of therapists continues to grow to serve CURE families through both in person and telehealth counseling services. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, 53 NEW FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM BRINGING THE TOTAL OF FAMILIES UTILIZING THE PROGRAM TO 77. A TOTAL OF 517 SESSIONS WERE CONDUCTED AND 14 NEW THERAPISTS WERE ONBOARDED TO THE PROGRAM AND ADDEDED TO THE CURE NETWORK OF PROVIDERS.”

“The Organization has not changed any selection or oversight processes from previous years.”