Turning Point Center
of Chittenden County
The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County envisions a strong and vibrant community where no one faces recovery alone and people in all our diversity achieve long-term recovery and successful lives.
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Our Mission
The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County is a dedicated, compassionate community that provides recovery support services in a safe, substance-free environment for individuals and families on multiple paths to self-discovery and sustained recovery.
Open on Weekends!
Our normal hours of operation are from 9:00am-5:00pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with some extended hours for groups and meetings.
Our groups and programs meet in person and online. For the latest information, explore our resources, view our printable weekly schedule to see current groups and wellness programs, or browse our searchable annual calendar for more details. If you have questions or would like to speak with a peer staff member, please call the Center at 802-861-3150.
Parents in Recovery Program
The Parents in Recovery Program carves out a safe, judgment-free space for parents, in recovery, to connect and bridge the gap between their sobriety and community. By connecting mothers, fathers, and their children to a wide variety of services, participants of the program are able to grow their sobriety and form healthy relationships.
Recovery Coaches in the Center
Recovery Coaches are here to support you in creating a personalized vision for your recovery journey. They help you define your goals and make consistent progress toward achieving them. Together, you and your Coach will explore strategies and resources that will best support your success.
Recovery Peer Support Specialist Program
Recovery Peer Support Specialists are sober individuals who entered recovery in a variety of ways and serve as direct support for those seeking advice or guidance in solving the various hurdles that may arise while seeking out their own sustained recovery.
Recovery Coaches in the Emergency Department
Emergency Department Recovery Coaches draw on their own long-term recovery experience to connect with others similarly affected by addiction. Their first-hand knowledge allows them to provide substantive connections and powerful support on everything from resource referrals for mental health, detox, housing, job, family, financial, community support and more.
Upcoming Events
Recovery Yoga Wednesday with Krista
October 16 @ 10:30 am
We offer this yoga class in-person at our Center and online via Zoom. Story Yoga's Krista Marzewski teaches this class. In our Recovery...
AA Nooner
October 16 @ 12:00 pm
An open AA meeting that meets from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, seven days a week, in person at the Center. This group welcomes all newcomers with op...
News & Updates
Stigma & Misconceptions Regarding Alcoholism
A lot of stigma and misconception is associated with alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder. People in the clutches of alcoholism are often incorrectly viewed as incompetent, lazy, or immoral. Because so many people underestimate the grasp...
Breaking Up with Alcohol
By the time I quit drinking, I was pretty much married to alcohol. A professional woman in my early 50’s with a master’s degree and a decent job, I was slowly, steadily losing my grip. I don’t remember how I went from occasional drinking to...
5 Tips for Staying Sober through the Holidays
Getting through the holidays can be difficult for anyone new to sobriety. Here are five tips on how to get through the holidays without using. 1. Avoid triggers: Turn off the news, including...
Mishka’s Story
Mishka is a peer Recovery Coach who works in the Emergency Department at the UVM Medical Center. Her work there involves connecting with patients who are experiencing substance use emergencies. She offers them compassionate, peer-to-peer support...
On being a donor
By Craig Weatherly, TPCCC Board Member We all respond to pain and pleasure. We choose to do things that bring us pleasure. As human beings, we like to feel good, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Consider the times you donate money to causes and...
What is Peer Recovery?
Recovery isn’t a linear process. Like many things in life, it’s far more complicated than simply getting from point A to point B. Regardless of our intentions, there will be bad days. Days when the struggle to stay clean, stay sober, feel so...
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What Our Guests Have To Say About Us
I have both mental illness and alcoholism. I don’t work that much or go to school so instead of spending 24 hours in my apartment, I come here to make friends, be useful, and hopefully find recovery from my self-destructive behaviors.
The Turning Point for me has been a healthy, safe, and positive environment to spend my time, reflect, and gain help and support. The Center brings a great opportunity to meet sober people and mingle among the sober community – something that is essential to my recovery. The Turning Point offers so much more than a chance for sobriety. The staff is helpful and wonderful, and I enjoy myself each time I visit.