Upper ValleyTurning Point

The Upper Valley Turning Point is a community center for people in recovery from substance use disorder and other addictive behaviors. Located off Route 5 at the Wilder/Norwich border in eastern-central Vermont, the Turning Point provides a safe, substance-free environment populated by people in recovery who offer peer support at no cost to the consumer.

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We offer:

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• a staffed drop-in center

• a meeting location for a variety of recovery groups

• a place for substance-free recreation and fellowship

• NAVIGATION FOR treatment services providing information, referrals, and assistance in gaining access. 

• a resource for education and community support

• We provide Narcan, the overdose reversal medication, with no charge

• Our experienced staff provides outreach to our community partners and works with the Hartford Police Department and Health Care and Rehab Services of Hartford, VT with people who have a non-fatal overdose episode, or those who come in contact with the police that request help.   

• We partner with the DUI treatment court and offer every participant two visits with staff: one to introduce them to the possibilities recovery can offer and a follow-up visit assessing if peer supports have been helpful or to learn what has stopped a person from engaging.

• We are proud to partner with the Mount Ascutney Hospital  on their Community Health Improvement Program focusing on substance use and misuse issues. 

• On the horizon:  Collaborate with Better Life Partners, a medication-assisted recovery program that provides a pathway for those who are physically dependent on substances to begin to build a life in recovery.  We are excited about forming this partnership because we know that when formal and clinical treatment ends there is suddenly a void.  Having a network of support is critical to maintain the hard won freedom from using substances individuals achieve.  We want to help those in recovery to keep what they've earned and enjoy a meaningful recovery lifestyle.