Turning Point is a nonprofit organization helping economically disadvantaged people in Brooklyn, New York. Our goal is to change lives by providing comfort and help to hurting people. We work with disconnected youth, families in crisis, the homeless, substance abusers, the unemployed, persons infected with and affected by HIV, adult non-readers and non-English-speaking immigrants.
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2005 & 2006 Annual Report [PDF]
Turning Point provides direct services to more than 4000 people in Brooklyn each year, and reaches more than 20,000 people through education and outreach programs.
Outreach Center: Services include crisis intervention, counseling, HIV prevention and testing, case management.
Educational Center: A full range of educational services, including English as a second language courses, basic education, Pre-GED and GED classes and testing, plus counseling and referral services.
Transitional Housing: Provides temporary housing for women aged 18-25.
Turning Point Red Hook: Provides permanent supportive housing for young adults aged 18-25.
Scattered Site Housing: Housing assistance for people living with HIV as well as case management.
Exodus: Substance abuse counseling, treatment and assistance with placement in a rehabilitation center, and case management.
