Turning Point

What Turning Point does

Turning Point Advocacy Services (d/b/a Turning Point DVS) is a Missouri-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking across seven Missouri counties: Franklin, Gasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Charles, St. Louis, and Warren. Its core service portfolio includes a 24/7 crisis hotline, a 36-bed emergency shelter in Warren County with round-the-clock staffing, court advocacy (Orders of Protection, custody/divorce support, Crime Victims Compensation), the L.I.F.E. Advocacy & Economic Empowerment program, an Occupational Therapy program, support groups and individualized counseling, a substance use recovery program using the S.M.A.R.T. framework, and a Rapid Rehousing Program. The organization reports that more than 700 women and children seek assistance annually, with more than 100 women and 60 children sheltered on-site each year.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal by design: its 'core technology' is explicitly characterized as not applicable, with service delivery centered on in-person shelter, advocacy, and counseling rather than software or digital platforms. Operational infrastructure consists of a WordPress-based public website, monthly PDF email newsletters, and Amazon Smile for charitable giving. A 2026 Franklin County expansion is underway, adding 18 new shelter beds (a 50% capacity increase) and expanded Advocacy and OT services through a new sister site.

The business model is grant-and-donation funded rather than commercial. Primary revenue sources are government grants administered through the Missouri Department of Social Services (DVSS and SASP programs) and the U.S. Department of Justice (VOCA), supplemented by four regional United Way chapters and a tiered recurring donor program (Sterling through Diamond levels). Missouri provides a 70% tax credit for donations of $100 or more, which the organization actively markets. Annual fundraising events, including the Boots 'n Bling Gala, supplement contributions. All survivor services are provided at no charge to clients; no commercial pricing model applies.

Name

Turning Point

Legal name

Turning Point Advocacy Services

Website

https://turningpointdvs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Turning Point Advocacy Services is a Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides a 24/7 hotline, a 36-bed emergency shelter, court advocacy, counseling, economic empowerment, and occupational therapy to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking across seven Missouri counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Legal Aid & Client Advocacy Services (BPAGAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Emergency shelter services
• Crisis hotline support
• Trauma-informed advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Turning Point operates on grants from government agencies and community organizations. Major funders include the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services (DVSS) program administered by the Missouri Dept. of Social Services, Sexual Assault Service Providers (SASP) administered by the Missouri Dept. of Social Services, and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) administered by the Dept. of Justice and Missouri Dept. of Social Services.
2. Donations: The organization relies on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and community groups. The State of Missouri offers a 70% tax credit for donations of $100 or more. Recurring monthly and annual donor levels are available (Sterling through Diamond tiers). Amazon Smile and workplace giving campaigns are also utilized.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Turning Point Advocacy Services is a nonprofit social services organization that assists survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking across seven Missouri counties. Its core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, a 36-bed emergency shelter in Warren County, court advocacy, the L.I.F.E. economic empowerment program, support groups and counseling, occupational therapy, substance use recovery, and a Rapid Rehousing Program. All services are provided free of charge to clients and their children, funded through government grants and donations.

Product overview

Turning Point Advocacy Services is a nonprofit social services organization offering a unified suite of survivor-centered programs rather than a modular software product. The core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline, a 36-bed emergency shelter, court advocacy, support groups and counseling, and the L.I.F.E. Advocacy & Economic Empowerment program. Additional specialized services include an Occupational Therapy Program and a Substance Use Recovery & Prevention program using the S.M.A.R.T. approach. The organization also provides a Rapid Rehousing Program and informational resources for domestic and sexual violence survivors. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive support ecosystem addressing the immediate safety, legal, emotional, economic, and housing needs of survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking across seven Missouri counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Hotline A 24-hour crisis hotline (888-873-7233) available 365 days a year providing trauma-informed support, safety planning, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking. Callers can remain anonymous and receive safety planning, referrals, and information about shelter availability without any commitment to leave or report to police.
• Emergency Shelter A 36-bed emergency shelter facility in Warren County, Missouri, providing safe housing, round-the-clock staffing, communal living spaces with private bathrooms, laundry facilities, multipurpose room, on-site clothing closet, and support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and human trafficking and their children.
• Court Advocacy Court support services including Order of Protection assistance, divorce and child custody/child support assistance, Crime Victims Compensation application support, and court accompaniment for survivors navigating the judicial system.
• Support Groups & Counseling Facilitated peer support groups and individualized counseling services to help survivors heal from trauma through coping skills development in a safe, trauma-informed environment.
• L.I.F.E. Advocacy & Economic Empowerment Program providing education in safety strategies, budgeting, employment searches, benefits assistance, legal document procurement, housing assistance, and weekly support groups including Healthy Relationships, Art Expressions, and SMART Recovery. L.I.F.E. advocates are certified Application Assistants for Missouri's Safe at Home address confidentiality program.
• Occupational Therapy Program Therapeutic support using everyday activities to enhance health and independence for survivors and their children, covering activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), sensory regulation, executive functioning, play, leisure, and social participation.
• Substance Use Recovery & Prevention Programs addressing the intersection of substance use and abuse cycles, offering individual and group programs using the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Management and Recovery Training) approach for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse.
• Rapid Rehousing Program Housing assistance program helping clients apply for Section 8 housing and find alternative rental resources as they transition out of emergency shelter.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual ViolenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide coalition provides resources, referrals, and advocacy coordination for domestic and sexual violence service providers. Turning Point refers clients to the Coalition's resource page.
• National Domestic Violence HotlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE) serves as a national referral resource. Turning Point promotes this resource for domestic violence services throughout the U.S.
• St. Louis Ending Violence Against Women (SLEVAW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition in the greater St. Louis region provides resources and referrals for domestic violence services. Turning Point refers clients to SLEVAW's services.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sexual violence hotline and resource network. Turning Point refers sexual violence survivors to RAINN's hotline (1-800-656-4673).
• Safe at Home Program (Missouri)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissouri's Safe at Home program provides a substitute address for survivors. L.I.F.E. advocates are certified application assistants for the program, helping clients apply for address confidentiality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the national sexual assault hotline and resource network. Turning Point actively refers sexual violence survivors to RAINN, indicating both overlapping mission and a complementary relationship in the broader ecosystem.
• YWCA USA: National YWCA network operating domestic violence shelters, sexual assault services, and economic empowerment programs across hundreds of U.S. locations. Functions as a broad incumbent in the DV services space that competes for similar federal and state funding.
• Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: Statewide coalition that provides training, resources, and policy advocacy for Missouri DV/SA service providers including Turning Point. Acts as both a partner and a higher-level umbrella organization competing for state-level attention and funding.

Direct peers

• Harmony House: Springfield, Missouri-based domestic violence shelter and advocacy center serving the southwest region of the state. Comparable in service model (shelter, hotline, advocacy) with similar funding mix of state grants and donations.
• Women's Safe House: Greater St. Louis area emergency shelter and advocacy organization for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Provides shelter, counseling, and court advocacy — overlapping directly with Turning Point's core services in the same metro region.
• Rose Brooks Center: Kansas City, Missouri-based domestic violence shelter and services organization offering emergency shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and children's services. Comparable in scale and service breadth, but serving a different Missouri region.
• Newhouse: Kansas City domestic violence shelter providing emergency housing, advocacy, and counseling for survivors. Similar operating model and population served, but anchored in western Missouri rather than east-central Missouri.
• ALIVE (Alternatives to Living in Violent Environments): St. Louis-based nonprofit providing emergency shelter, crisis hotline, counseling, and advocacy for survivors of domestic violence. Directly comparable to Turning Point in service model and target population, with overlapping service area in the St. Louis region.
• Safe Connections: St. Louis nonprofit offering crisis intervention, counseling, and support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Operates in the same regional market as Turning Point with a comparable wraparound service model.

Regional players

• YWCA St. Louis: Regional YWCA affiliate in St. Louis providing domestic violence services, women's economic empowerment, and racial justice programming. Comparable wraparound approach but broader mission scope than Turning Point's survivor-focused model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TurningPointWMO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turning-point-advocacy-services

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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