What’s so Great about the Turning Point Center of Chittenden County, Anyway?
- Guests are never charged fees for the services and programs offered daily, all of which are held within the safety of the recovery community.
- Prior to the pandemic we offered meeting spaces for over 20 community meetings weekly, i.e., Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, CODA, Families Coping with Addiction, etc. Once COVID-19 subsides we will resume to offer space for these meeting.
- The Center is open 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday for in-person activities and services to anyone who is in recovery from any kind of substance use disorder, providing a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment. Our phones are open 7 days a week 9 am – 5 pm to all who need support and information.
- We meet people where they are at on their path to recovery and provide peer support encouragement, information, referrals to local services, and one-on-one recovery coaching.
- Prior to the pandemic we received over 3,000 guest visits per month.
- Our Peer Recovery Coaching Program at the University of Vermont Medical Center Emergency Department has Peer Recovery Coaches available. They meet with anyone who presents with substance use concerns upon medical staff requests and become key mentors and allies on the patient’s path to recovery.
- Our Parents in Recovery Program provides workshops and support services to moms with children of all ages, regardless of the status of parental rights.
- What goes on month to month here:
- Support groups and various programs held virtually
- Approximately 150 guests participate in virtual yoga
- Over 130 recovery coaching sessions (with 25 certified Recovery Coaches)
- Hundreds of recovery peer support specialist engagements, in-person or over the phone
- Numerous hours of help performed by volunteers
- 56 hours a week of support offered to our community
- The coffee pot is always full