Progress Point, Inc. dba Bright Beginnings, a Georgia Corporation, is registered with the State of Florida as a private Non-profit, (501-C-3) corporation.

Bright Beginnings opened on March 30, 1990 to provide holistic services and treatment to CMI, chronic mentally ill adults. During the past 17 years, we have been proud to achieve national accreditation through CARF, state and federal contracts to provide support services and treatment to homeless, mentally ill, and dual diagnosed adults (co-existing diagnosis of mental illness and addiction). In 2007 we established offices in Panama City  to serve consumer clients and their families in north west Florida. Brite Beginnings looks forward to the future.

What We Do

We provide comprehensive, holistic services and treatment for male and female adults, including:

Psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and monitoring through on site clinic

Coordination and monitoring of Primary Care medical services

Peer Support 

Case Management

Family Counseling and educational services 

Psycho-social Day Treatment groups and classes

Dual Diagnosis Evaluation and Treatment

12 Step and DRA Meetings

Employment Assistance, Job Readiness training

ADL supports and training

Residential Services

Call Us Today!

Pease contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you. Please call to arrange a site visit, discuss service coordination or to make a referral. 

11 Miracle Strip Loop, Ste. A-C

P.O. Box 19259 

Panama City Beach, Fl 32417

(850) 249-8712 

brightb@knology.net

            J. Michael George, PhD             Executive Director

Greg Smith, MD  Medical Director

John E. Foce, Administrator

Helen Woodside, CPRP Clinical Services   Coordinator     

Cynthia Middleton  Case Management Coordinator