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Support the Turning Point Center? Here’s why I do. 

September 14, 2022 By TPCCC

I support the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County: with my time, as a board member, and with my money, as a regular donor.

My reasons may align with your reasons– or not. But I’ll bet the decision to donate – and how much – is something you take seriously. After all, we want our donation to matter. We want our financial gifts to count. The numbers I want to share with you here show how important our support is, no matter the amount. 

As a small nonprofit, the TPCCC relies on donations large and small to continue the vital work of supporting people on their recovery journeys. These people need real connections in order to succeed. They need tools – not judgment. They find that here at the Turning Point Center. And the peer support they find here quite simply works.  How do we know? Here come the numbers. More than seven out of ten people who receive recovery coaching through the TPCCC report that they are doing significantly better after just 60 days. Now that’s a return on investment.  

And the need is great. The most recent numbers from the VT Dept. of Health show a 33% increase over the previous year in the number of fatal overdoses related to opioids. 

The people that make it to the hospital and survive are offered peer support through the TPCCC ED program. And more than eight in ten of those people receiving recovery coaching in the emergency department requested follow up help. It’s a lifeline. And for these people, it may be the only one.  

I have zero reservations about backing the Turning Point Center. That door swung open 3,500 times in 2021 alone. Each one of those visits represents someone in need of help. And the ROI of my donations is clear to me. Addiction affects us all. And my community–including people from across Chittenden County–is stronger and more resilient because of the work of the Turning Point Center. I’d go so far as to say I’m proud that I donate each year.  

There are aspects to being a donor that are not represented by mere numbers. There is the immeasurable satisfaction of knowing you’ve done the right thing. That you’ve done something selfless. That you’ve helped build a better community for our kids. If you recognize the public health crisis of addiction and do what you can to turn the tide… well, you may even sleep a little bit better at night. Now there’s an ROI! 

If you’d like to talk more about donating to the TPCCC, I’d love to hear from you!   

PS – you can make a donation now here.

 

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Yoga class at Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

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One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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Refuge Recovery

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11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Reiki – 30 minute sessions

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafting with Compassion

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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One Month Chip
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Yoga class at Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for May

8th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

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Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

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One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafting with Compassion

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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One Month Chip
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14th

Yoga class at Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for May

15th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for May

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Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

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6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

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17th

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Reiki – 30 minute sessions

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Families Coping with Addiction

Events for May

18th

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafting with Compassion

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
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NA Good Vibes

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One Month Chip
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Nooner

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20th

One Month Chip
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21st

Yoga class at Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
9:15 am - 10:00 am

In-person yoga class

Events for May

22nd

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

NA logo
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts (Noon Mondays)

Entrance sign to the Turning Point Center
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

All Recovery: Medication Assisted Treatment

Events for May

23rd

Celebrate Recovery
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Celebrate Recovery: Breaking Chains

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Parents in Recovery: Drop-In

Metal folding chair
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

AA Way of Life

NA logo
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NA Beautiful Addicts

Refuge Recovery
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm

Refuge Recovery

Events for May

24th

One Month Chip
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nooner

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Creative Writing

Families coping
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Families Coping with Addiction

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11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Crafting with Compassion

One Month Chip