TURNING POINT: THE CENTER FOR HOPE & HEALING, INC

Name

TURNING POINT: THE CENTER FOR HOPE & HEALING, INC

Legal name

The University of Kansas Health System

Website

https://turningpointkc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Community health programs
• Chronic illness support
• Resilience training
• Caregiver education
• Wellness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donor-funded free programs: Turning Point is entirely funded by generous donors. All programs and classes are provided free of charge to participants. No revenue is generated from participants; the program operates as a community service of The University of Kansas Health System.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Turning Point provides free classes, programs, and online tools that empower and inspire people affected by chronic or serious illness to adjust to their new normal and build resilience. Offerings include in-person and online classes, a Resilience Toolbox with 7 digital topics, condition-specific support groups, family programs, and professional caregiver training, all provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Turning Point: The Center for Hope & Healing is a community resource program of The University of Kansas Health System offering a unified suite of free support services for individuals and families affected by chronic or serious illness. The portfolio consists of online programs and support, a Resilience Toolbox with 7 digital modules, in-person and virtual classes and programs, professional caregiver training, and educational resources. All programs are free of charge and supported by donor funding, designed to help people adjust to their 'new normal' and build resilience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Resilience Toolbox: Online resilience training modules formatted from Turning Point's most popular programs, offering 7 different topics to support well-being.

Products and services

• Turning Point Online Programs Digital classes and programs available online that empower and inspire people affected by chronic or serious illness, formatted for online access with 7 resilience topics. Free to participants and supported by donors.
• Resilience Toolbox Online collection of 7 resilience topics/modules formatted from Turning Point's most popular in-person programs, designed to support well-being and resiliency for anyone, including those with chronic illness.
• Classes and Programs Free in-person and virtual classes and programs, including support groups, resilience training, and family programs, for individuals and families affected by serious or chronic illness.
• Professional Caregivers Program Supportive group programs and trainings for healthcare professionals and other professional caregivers, offering resilience and wellness resources to support their work with patients.
• Turning Point Resources Educational resources, advice, and support materials for families dealing with health issues, including guidance on discussing health issues with children.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The University of Kansas Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurning Point is operated as a community resource of The University of Kansas Health System. The health system provides operational support, facilities, and staff to run the free programs. This partnership enables Turning Point to leverage the academic medical center's resources and reach patients throughout the health system.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Large nonprofit supporting families of children with serious illness through housing, family-centered programs, and hospital partnerships. Comparable in donor-funded, hospital-affiliated family support model, though focused on pediatric populations and lodging.
• Livestrong Foundation: Large national nonprofit addressing cancer survivorship through programs, resources, and advocacy. Overlaps with Turning Point's chronic-illness adjustment and resilience mission at greater scale and broader scope.

Direct peers

• Cancer Support Community: National 501(c)(3) providing free support services, education, and community for people impacted by cancer. Closely comparable to Turning Point in mission, donor-funded free-delivery model, condition-specific support groups, and family/professional caregiver programs.
• The Center for Building Hope: Free community-based support center for cancer patients, caregivers, and families. Direct peer in condition-specific support groups, family programs, and donor-funded community service model.
• Gilda's Club: Free social and emotional support community for people living with cancer and their families. Direct mission overlap with Turning Point's chronic illness support groups and donor-funded community-based programming.
• CancerCare: National nonprofit providing free professional support services including counseling, support groups, and education for anyone affected by cancer. Comparable donor-funded model serving patients, families, and caregivers.
• Wellness House: Free community resource offering programs and support for people affected by cancer and other chronic illnesses. Highly comparable in model — free services, resilience and stress management focus, and community-based delivery.
• Smith Center for Healing and the Arts: Nonprofit integrative support organization offering free programs for individuals and families facing cancer and chronic illness. Comparable in combining in-person and online programming with a focus on resilience and community.

Emerging players

• MyLifeLine Cancer Foundation: Digital platform creating online support communities for cancer patients and caregivers. Comparable in online delivery and patient/family community focus, though differentiated by its technology-platform-native approach versus Turning Point's in-person-heavy model.
• Imerman Angels: Free one-on-one peer mentorship program for cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers. Comparable in chronic-illness emotional support mission and free delivery, though focused on 1:1 matching rather than group-based resilience training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kuhospital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/KUHospital
• Facebookfacebook.com/kuhospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/turning-point-the-center-for-hope-&-healing-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/kuhospital

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