Since 1996 Summit Achievement has helped young people and their families address the challenges of mental health issues. In the last decade of our operations, Summit has seen a surge in requests for help for young people struggling with anxiety and other related disorders. Summit continues to craft our treatment program to meet the ongoing […]
Parenting is hard work. Sure, there are tons of joys in parenting and there are moments when our children can make us forget about all our struggles in raising them… but it is still hard work! Co-parenting is the shared responsibility of two parents, who are divorced, separated, never married, etc., to meet the social, […]
Summit Achievement has a new Marketing Director! Lily Wilkinson Jocham has worked in outreach and admissions for therapeutic programs since graduating from college. She has collaborated with Summit’s leadership several times over the past few years on marketing projects such as the new website launch in 2020 and various events and communications. Now she is […]
It makes sense that you are thinking about summer camp for your child, given that they have not had the best year in school. While they may eke by with passing grades, they are not thriving, and you are looking for an opportunity to put them in a better spot to be successful next September. […]
By Mike Deluca, LCSW I am writing to preface this post by saying I was an outpatient therapist for four years and I loved it! I also deeply respect my fellow outpatient therapists and their critical role in the continuum of care for clients. This post is intended to highlight some of the critical differences […]
Summit Achievement is, first and foremost, a State of Maine Licensed residential treatment program that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment and has been operating since 1996. Summit is located on a 55-acre campus with a main lodge, academic building, and four heated cabins that have attached bathrooms with showers. In recent years there […]
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) has awarded Summit Achievement with its prestigious academic accreditation. Summit is one of the few treatment programs in the nation that has achieved this prestigious accreditation from NEASC, which has been accrediting New England’s independent and public schools since 1885. Our CEO, Nichol Ernst, LCSW, pointed […]
Dear Summit Achievement Staff, Guides, and Teachers, Thank you for creating this one-of-a-kind experience for me to help me grow and develop skills and tools to live a happier and healthier, more fulfilling life. This program is so unique and has so much to offer to young people who are willing to take advantage of […]
What Parents Should Consider Many families are desperate to find enriching programs for their teens or young adults during the summer months as well as other times of the year. For over 50 years, Outward Bound has had a positive reputation for empowering young people and leaving them stronger and more resilient than before because […]
I was lucky enough to be a student of Summit Achievement in 2004. Looking back, this was one of my most important experiences to shape who I am today. I was 14 and had difficulty coping with all of my family and school changes, along with creating healthy relationships. Summit allowed me an opportunity to […]