Olivia is a primary therapist here at Summit Achievement and Summit Traverse. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our team! She brings with her experience working in adventure therapy and a serious love for the outdoors. Also, her puppy Beau is just the sweetest little nugget! Get to know Olivia below: How […]
Summit Achievement Announces Partnership With Bridgeway Billing Starting July 1st, 2024, Summit began an official partnership with Bridgeway Billing, an insurance billing and advocacy firm. This is an exciting opportunity for Summit and for current and future families because with Bridgeway’s help, it is the leadership team’s hope to be able to streamline the process […]
Being there for your depressed adolescent The teenage years can be a challenging time for both parents and adolescents alike. Amidst the hormonal changes, academic pressures, and the pursuit of identity, some teens may find themselves grappling with depression. At Summit, we work with many teenagers who struggle with depression and help parents learn how […]
The story of Summit’s founding, as told by the three founders of Summit Achievement Chris Mays, Adam Tsapis & Will White Chris Mays In 1980, I started working with Outward Bound (OB) on Hurricane Island in Maine. I held a number of positions in the organization and met my wife, Candide Kane, there. At OB […]
Summit Achievement is pleased to announce the hire of their new English Teacher, Edy Kizaki. Edy (short for Edythe) has completed her Summit orientation and is enjoying her new role. Edy comes to the position with a long history in education. After receiving her undergraduate degree in creative writing, she traveled with a friend to […]
Emma is one of our amazing field staff here at Summit Achievement and Summit Traverse. She is hardworking, kind, and a valuable member of our community! Emma was recently nominated for the prestigious Ember Award through the OBH Council (Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare). The Ember Award honors those who are exemplary in their role as field […]
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 […]