I am doubtful that I would have the strength and security that I have if it weren't for Turning Point of Macomb. Like so many sexual assault victims and survivors, the organization and its counselors aided me in a severe time of need. Over the years I have come to learn how many varied areas TP provides education and support for domestic and sexual assault victims and survivors. I donate selectively, yet TP is a regular organization I will always support. Check out the org's mission and other details, and know that it is a solid one with community at heart.
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- EIN 38-2292020
- (586) 463-4430
- 76 S Main St Mount Clemens MI 48043-2380 USA
- www.turningpointmacomb.org
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Causes: Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Mental Health, Sexual Assault Services, Spouse Abuse Prevention
Mission: Turning point has been keeping adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence safe in the metro detroit area since 1980. Our mission is to provide programs and resources that enable victim/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to regain control of their lives.
Programs: Emergency shelter & crisis line: turning point services work together to provide emergency services, resources and support for healing while also providing the community education and advocacy to reduce or eliminate the barriers survivors of domestic and sexual violence encounter when seeking help. Turning point is also dedicated to providing prevention education and leading the social change necessary to end domestic and sexual violence. 24 hour crisis/help line - provides crisis intervention, information and referral to an estimated 10,000 callers annually; dispatches nurses and advocates for sexual assault crisis intervention and forensic medical exams in macomb and st clair counties. Emergency shelter - since 1980, (38 years) the shelter program has operated 24/7/365 as a vital part of the safety net in metro detroit that supports and protects families in danger due to domestic or sexual violence. In addition to providing shelter and basic needs, turning point also offers crisis counseling, tutorial assistance, safety planning, recreation activities, family night activities, support and education, for an estimated 500 adults and children annually.
forensic nurse examiner program: turning point developed the first forensic nurse examiner program (fnep) in se michigan. This program operates 24/7 and provides emergency and support services for survivors of sexual assault of all ages. Specially trained nurses and advocates provide immediate crisis intervention, medical care and evidence collection to sexual assault victims. This program also provides follow up counseling services, expert witness testimony in court hearings and community education for law enforcement and medical personnel.
counseling & advocacy: annually, turning point provides advocacy, group and individual counseling to over 2,000 adult and child survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Specifically trained trauma therapists provide support and assistance through the healing process and facilitate support groups for survivors and their significant others of all ages. Staff also accompany survivors going through various community systems including the criminal justice system, providing information support and safety planning. There is no charge to the individual for these services.
community development & prevention: community development brings community members together to improve the system's response to domestic violence and develop the resources they need to access safety. Staff provide community education, including policy development for law enforcement, medical and social service systems to build a community response that provides safety for victims and accountability for abusers. Annually, prevention education is provided for an estimated 5,000 youth in middle and high schools on topics of dating violence, sexual assault and harrassment.