Turning Point of Franklin County

What Turning Point of Franklin County does

Turning Point of Franklin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community recovery center founded on June 20, 2011, and headquartered at 182 Lake St., St. Albans, Vermont. The organization provides free, peer-based recovery support services to individuals in recovery from alcohol, substance abuse, addiction, and addictive behaviors, as well as to their families. Its service portfolio centers on recovery coaching and peer support, and includes hosting space for 12-step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon), SMART Recovery, all-recovery meetings, Parents in Recovery / MOMS in Recovery, Men's and Women's recovery groups, Women's Book Study, faith-based recovery groups, and free harm reduction supplies (Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips, Harm Reduction Bags). Social and recreational programming — meditation, crafting, and writers' workshops — complements the meeting-based core.

The center operates four access points: the St. Albans headquarters (Monday-Friday 9:30 AM-3:00 PM, plus appointment-only until 4:30 PM), outreach offices in Enosburgh (Thursdays) and Richford (Wednesdays), and phone-based remote peer support for the Alburgh/Islands area. Many meetings are offered in hybrid format via Zoom. The organization is explicitly non-affiliated with AA, NA, or any specific fellowship, and markets inclusivity across 12-step, non-12-step, faith-based, and secular recovery pathways.

Turning Point is part of a statewide network of 11 Vermont recovery centers and maintains reciprocal resource partnerships, including with the Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences (VTARR) for sober living referrals. All services are provided at no cost; the organization is funded by individual donations, in-kind contributions, and grants from institutional supporters including United Way and Vermont Community Foundation, with donations processed via Stripe. The technology stack is limited to WordPress (website), Zoom (hybrid meetings), and Stripe (payments), with no proprietary platform, mobile app, or AI/ML components. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Cherie Warren, with day-to-day operations led by Executive Director Karen Heinlein-Grenier and supported by a team of approximately 13 paid staff including Recovery Coaches and an Assistant Director, supplemented by volunteers.

Name

Turning Point of Franklin County

Legal name

The Turning Point of Franklin County Inc.

Website

https://turningpointfranklincounty.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Turning Point of Franklin County is a Vermont-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit recovery center that provides free peer-based recovery support, recovery coaching, 12-step and non-12-step meeting space, and harm reduction supplies to individuals and families affected by substance use disorder in Franklin County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Peer recovery support
• Addiction recovery services
• Harm reduction programs
• Community recovery center
• Substance abuse support

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Albans

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Turning Point of Franklin County relies on monetary donations from individuals and charitable organizations, as well as grants from foundations such as United Way and Vermont Community Foundation. The organization also accepts in-kind donations of supplies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Turning Point of Franklin County is a nonprofit community center providing free peer-based recovery support services for individuals and families affected by substance use and addiction. Its core offerings include peer support, recovery coaching, 12-step and non-12-step recovery meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon, SMART Recovery), harm reduction supplies such as Narcan and Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips, and specialized groups including Parents in Recovery.

Product overview

Turning Point of Franklin County is a nonprofit community recovery center offering a comprehensive portfolio of peer-based recovery support services centered around its core peer support and recovery coaching programs. The organization provides 12-step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon), SMART Recovery, and specialized groups including Parents in Recovery, Men's and Women's recovery groups, and Women's Book Study. Additional services include harm reduction supplies (Narcan, Xylazine and Fentanyl test strips), social/recreational activities, and computer access. The center operates from its main St. Albans location with outreach services in Enosburgh (Thursdays) and Richford (Wednesdays), plus remote peer support for Alburgh/Islands. All services are provided free of charge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Peer Support Services Peer-based recovery support provided by individuals with lived experience in recovery, available during center hours Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM and by appointment.
• Recovery Coaching Non-clinical service aiding individuals in establishing and maintaining recovery from substance use disorder, with emphasis on respect, self-direction, and empowerment.
• 12-Step Meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon) Space and support for Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and Al-Anon meetings including hybrid and in-person options.
• SMART Recovery Evidence-informed, self-empowering peer support group for recovery from addictive behaviors, meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
• Parents in Recovery / MOMS in Recovery Support group for parents and mothers in recovery, meeting Wednesdays with hybrid and in-person options.
• Harm Reduction Supplies (Narcan, Test Strips) Free distribution of Narcan, Harm Reduction Bags, Xylazine Test Strips, and Fentanyl Test Strips at no cost during open hours.
• Social and Recreational Activities Activities including Writers for Recovery Workshop, Crafting & Conversations, Meditation Group, and Craft Group for community building in sobriety.
• Faith-Based Recovery Group Non-denominational spiritual healing and compassion-based recovery support group meeting Fridays at 7:00 PM.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free harm reduction supplies including Narcan, Fentanyl Test Strips, Xylazine Test Strips, and Harm Reduction Bags available during all open hours with no appointment needed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vermont Alliance for Recovery Residences (VTARR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a resource partner for sober living referrals. VTARR helps people in recovery find safe housing.
• Other Vermont Recovery CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 11 Turning Point centers and other recovery centers across Vermont including Turning Point of Addison County, Turning Point Center of Bennington, Chittenden County, Rutland, Central Vermont, Windham County, Springfield, and Upper Valley, plus North Central Vermont Recovery Center, Journey to Recovery Community Center, and Kingdom Recovery Center.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SMART Recovery: A national non-12-step mutual-help organization whose meetings are hosted at Turning Point. Comparable as a peer-led recovery support methodology, though operating at national scale rather than a single rural community center.
• The Phoenix: A national sober-active community organization offering free fitness, social, and peer support events for people in recovery. Comparable in mission of building a free, peer-driven recovery community, but at much larger national scale.

Direct peers

• Journey to Recovery Community Center: A Vermont peer recovery community center within the same statewide network. Provides the same mix of meetings, peer support, and harm reduction in a comparable rural setting.
• Turning Point Center of Bennington: A Vermont-based peer recovery community center operating under the same state network as Turning Point of Franklin County. Directly comparable as a free, peer-led recovery support hub hosting AA/NA/SMART meetings and harm reduction services for a rural county population.
• North Central Vermont Recovery Center: Another member of the Vermont statewide network of 11 recovery centers. Operates a community-based peer recovery support model directly comparable in scope, services, and target population.
• Turning Point Center of Addison County: A sister Turning Point recovery center in the same statewide network. Offers nearly identical services (peer support, meeting space, harm reduction) to a different Vermont county, making the two directly comparable on mission, scope, and operating model.
• Kingdom Recovery Center: Another Vermont peer recovery community center listed in the same network of 11 recovery centers. Comparable as a free, drop-in recovery support organization serving a rural Vermont community.

Regional players

• Anchor Recovery Community Center: A peer-led recovery community center based in Rhode Island providing free recovery support services and harm reduction. Comparable in mission and operating model to Turning Point of Franklin County, though serving a different (non-Vermont) population.
• Hope for New Hampshire Recovery: A New England peer recovery community center model directly analogous to Turning Point, providing free drop-in peer support, meetings, and harm reduction. Highly comparable in operating model, but operates in a different state.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: A large national addiction treatment provider offering clinical care, sober living, and recovery support services. Overlaps with Turning Point in recovery support, though at a clinical/residential scale rather than peer-led community center.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TurningPointFranklinCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turning-point-of-franklin-county-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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