ABOUT
 TURNING POINT
OUR MISSION
Turning Point’s mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and homelessness to regain control of their lives.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is to work toward ending the use of violence as a means of oppressing and controlling others, and endorses the concept of helping people assume power over their lives. LEARN MORE
OUR COMMITTMENT
Turning Point holds the belief that all people have the right to a violence-free life. Turning Point recognizes the importance of empowering people and working to end violence by providing counseling, support, advocacy, and a safe haven. We are committed to improving the lives of victims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy for changes in the "systems" and through community collaboration. A community working together to end violence does make a difference.
OUR SERVICES
- 24 Hour Crisis Line (586)463-6990
- 24-Hour Emergency Shelter
- Domestic and Sexual Violence Counseling
- Hospital and Court Advocacy
- Case Management Services
- Children’s Program
- Community Education / Prevention Education
- Second Hand Rose Resale Shop
- Support Groups
- Forensic Nurse Examiner Program (FNEP)
- Personal Protection Order Assistance
HOW TO CONTACT TURNING POINT
24-Hour Crisis Line: (586) 463-6990
Business Lines
Phone: (586) 463-4430
Fax: (586) 463-1771
Sexual Assault Counseling
(586) 468-6118
Domestic Violence Counseling Program
(586) 468-5680
Forensic Nurse Examiner Program (FNEP)
(586) 792-0051
Personal Protection Order
(586) 469-7494
Second Hand Rose Resale Shop
(586) 468-3083
OUR HISTORY
| Turning Point began in 1980 through the grassroots efforts of community volunteers who wanted to provide a supportive and safe environment for victims of domestic violence. With a 15-bed shelter and 24-hour crisis line, it was one of the first programs of its kind. Today, the agency operates from four locations: a 41-bed emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis line, a combined outreach, administrative office and second hand store, a Personal Protection Order Office, and a Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse Examiners Program.
Since 1980, Turning Point has added a 24-hour crisis line, a children's program, a 41-bed shelter for women and children, non-residential advocacy, individual counseling for domestic violence and sexual assault, hospital and court advocacy, an education and prevention program, a Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Personal Protection Order assistance, a resale shop and various support groups.
Turning Point has a long history of providing advocacy for domestic and sexual assault survivors, both locally and throughout the State of Michigan. The Executive Director was recognized in 1997 by the Michigan Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence with the Apple Blossom Award for her outstanding efforts to end violence
against women in Michigan. Turning Point’s Director of Children Services
 won the Seedling Award for her efforts on behalf of children living in
domestic violence shelters. In 2006, Turning Point received an award
from the National Family Violence Prevention Fund for advocacy efforts
on behalf of domestic violence victims in the child welfare system.
For over 25 years, Turning Point has remained committed to keeping
people safe from violence.
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