THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2750 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 200, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022-8553

In care of

% HELEN CAUDILL

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DAVID M SMITH, 2750 OLD ALABAMA RD STE 200, JOHNS CREEK, GA 30022

Signed the 990

DAVID M SMITH, Executive Director

Phone

(678) 893-5300

Website

www.SUMMITCOUNSELING.ORG

Return prepared by

SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC

Mission

The Summit Counseling Center, Inc, known as The Summit, provides professional counseling, psychological testing, school-based therapy, mental health awareness & suicide prevention education using an 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. (continued on Sch O)

Program accomplishments

• The primary program of The Summit Counseling Center is the Outpatient Office-based and Telehealth Counseling and Psychological Services Program. This program provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services to adults, children, and adolescents. Our professional state licensed clinical staff utilizes evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of clinical issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, complicated grief, trauma, substance use/abuse, parenting, and relationship difficulties. The Summit provided 23,156 hours of therapy and served 2,881 unduplicated clients in 2024-25. Specialized programs include suicide risk assessments, play therapy for children, dialectical behavioral therapy, and skills groups. Additionally, associate licensed clinicians are provided clinical supervision from certified mental health clinical 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 5514 sessions of Specialized Child and Play Therapy Services in Office-based settings and served 450 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 219 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 and neuropsychological screening tools to provide physicians and parents with effective means to identify these conditions. Early, cost-effective identification of mental health disorders allows physicians to ethically proceed with any needed pharmacological treatment without unnecessary additional testing. When screening tools detect the likelihood of a more significant underlying condition, additional testing can be administered while obtaining financial credit for the previous screening. Complete psycho-educational assessments allow parents, physicians and educators to more effectively address student challenges and create a plan for academic success and greater overall well-being. In 2024-25, The Summit's neuropsychologist and psychometrist provided over 1,208 billable hours of screenings and assessments to 219 clients and their families. Suicide Risk Assessments: The first step in effective suicide prevention is to identify anyone who is in need of help. By educating our community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation and offering suicide risk assessments at no charge, we are removing the barriers that prevent those at risk from receiving the services they so desperately need. The Summit provides free suicide risk assessments in our community when a person has been identified experiencing suicidal ideation. Our team of clinicians have completed AMSR (Assisting and Managing Suicide Risk) and use the Columbia Protocol to address the full range of suicidal thoughts and behaviors that point to heightened risk. The assessment identifies risk not only if someone has previously attempted suicide, but also if he or she has considered suicide, prepared for an attempt (for example, buying a gun, collecting pills, or writing a suicide note), or aborted plans for suicide because of a last-minute change of mind or someone's intervention. This protocol allows our team to efficiently and effectively determine next steps for a safety plan ranging from counseling services, community support, and/or hospitalization. Summit provided 74 suicide assessments in 2024-25. Telehealth Services: As the need for mental health services has increased, The Summit is finding ways to bring individual and group therapy to individuals where they are. Telehealth has emerged as a crucial tool in expanding access to mental health services. By removing the barrier of accessibility, clients can receive services privately and conveniently from home, work, and school. This allows clients the option of receiving therapy in a virtual setting or a hybrid of virtual and in person combined. It has proven to be a beneficial resource for our school-based therapists to use when meeting with parents or guardians, allows for a continuum of care with students attending college, adults who travel for business and couples/families to receive therapy when they are not able to be at the same location. Summit provided 3,215 telehealth hours in 2024-25. The Summit First Responders Counseling Program: As first responders, these dedicated individuals face immense challenges while safeguarding our communities. Their roles involve confronting life-threatening situations, trauma, and emotional stress daily. Despite training for extreme conditions, resources for addressing post-response mental health needs are not always met. The Summit partners with the cities of Johns Creek, GA and Milton, GA to serve their First Responders through the First Responder Counseling Program. First Responders can receive individual, couples or family counseling that is confidential and anonymous. Services are provided at each of Summit's office-based locations as well as via Telehealth. No pre-approval is required and there is no need to involve the employee assistance program. First Responders receive 10 complimentary (subsidized) sessions per year while their family members receive 5 complimentary (subsidized) sessions per year. In 2024-25, this program provided 211 sessions and served 32 First Responders and their family members. is no need to involve the employee assistance program. First Responders receive 10 complimentary (subsidized) sessions per year while their family members receive 5 complimentary (subsidized) sessions per year. In 2024-25, this program provided 211 sessions and served 32 First Responders and their family members. and served 32 First Responders and their family members.
  Expenses $3,022,181 · grants $436,426 · revenue $2,663,207
• Since 2015, The Summit has provided the "Summit On-Site" School-Based Mental Health Services Program. The Summit has partnered with both private and public schools to offer confidential mental health therapy, conveniently located in the school so that students have the option to see their therapists at school during the day. The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) is the largest national survey related to Youth Risk Behavior and is managed by the CDC. According to the most recent data publicly available (from 2023), the mental well-being of high school students across 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: According to Mental Health America (MHA), Georgia ranks 47th for access to mental health care. MHA's 2024 State of Mental Health in America Report indicates t hat 20% of youth in the US have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, a 4% increase since 2023. Voices for Georgia's Children's most recent data shows that suicide is the third leading cause of death among children aged 5-17. Hospital visits related to youth suicide in Georgia have tripled over the past 13 years. A staggering 50% of youth with depression go undiagnosed and untreated until adulthood, and over 50% of children ages 3-17 struggle to or are unable to access needed mental health treatment. According to data from the Georgia Department of Education's most recent Georgia Student Wellness Survey, over 30 days, 58% of Fulton County students reported feeling sometimes or always stressed; 43% report feeling suddently overwhelmed with fear for no reason, sometimes including a racing heartbeat or fast breathing; 38% report that anxiety, fear, and worry interfere with their daily life; and 32% report severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships. Equally alarming, 17% of students report having considered harming themselves on purpose in the last 12 months, and 9% hurt themselves on purpose; 12% considered attempting suicide, and 6% attempted suicide. 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 2024-25, The Summit provided 8,104 hours of counseling to students in 29 Fulton County schools, 2 Dekalb County schools, and Greater Atlanta Christian school, serving 811 students through on-site services. Since 2020, The Summit has 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 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 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 clinicians have completed AMSR (Assisting and Managing Suicide Risk) and use the Columbia Protocol to address the full range of suicidal thoughts and behaviors that point to heightened risk. The assessment identifies risk not only if a student has previously attempted suicide, but also if he or she has considered suicide, prepared for an attempt (for example, buying a gun, collecting pills, or writing a suicide note), or aborted plans for suicide because of a last-minute change of mind or someone's intervention. This protocol allows our team to efficiently and effectively determine the next steps for a safety plan ranging from counseling services, community support, and/or hospitalization. By educating our school community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicidal ideation and offering suicide risk assessments at no charge, we are removing the barriers that prevent those students at risk from receiving the services they so desperately need. Telehealth Services: As the need for mental health services has increased, The Summit is finding ways to bring individual and group therapy to individuals where they are. Telehealth has emerged as a crucial tool in expanding access to mental health services. By removing the barrier of accessibility, clients can receive services privately and conveniently from home, work, and school. It has proven to be a beneficial resource for our school-based therapists to use when students are not able to attend school due to school closure, holiday breaks, or other academic disruptions. It is also a convenient method of meeting with parents or guardians during school hours.
  Expenses $2,712,333 · grants $436,426 · revenue $335,932
• Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Education: Mental health awareness and suicide prevention play a crucial role in promoting well-being and saving lives. The Summit is committed to creating a well-informed and stigma free community by encouraging open conversations and education on mental health topics. In 2024-25, The Summit provided 121 workshops and presentations, reaching over 3,000 individuals in our community. Event topics included: - 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.
  Expenses $64,066 · grants $22,613
• The Summit Counseling Network on behalf of CURE
• Childhood Cancer and First Responders
• Counseling Program
  Expenses $25,627 · grants $9,045 · revenue $130,416

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

58-2424268

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1999

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P46)

Assets (IRS master file)

$2,655,114

Income (IRS master file)

$6,983,576

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 58-2424268).

Questions about THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC is 58-2424268.

Is THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.

Are donations to THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID M SMITH.

Who are the officers and directors of THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $162,451 (Rev David Smith, Executive Director).

How much revenue does THE SUMMIT COUNSELING CENTER INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,741,608, expenses of $6,557,120 and total assets of $2,655,114 at year end.

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