About Us
Turning Point Recovery Society, located in Richmond, BC, is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. For over four decades, we have provided a safe, supportive, and structured environment where people can embark on their journey toward long-term recovery.
At Turning Point, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. Our team is committed to empowering individuals to make lasting changes.
Mission Statement
Turning Point Recovery Society is a non-profit organization committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals with addiction issues, their families and the communities we serve through a continuum of residential and outpatient support services, education and leadership.
Addiction has become one of the most critical and pressing health and social issues facing our society today. Addiction causes an inordinate amount of suffering in every Lower Mainland community and across our province. Everyone knows someone who has been directly or indirectly affected by addiction.
In delivering on our mission, Turning Point:
Provides safe and supportive residential-based recovery services for vulnerable citizens in our community
Facilitates the entrance of these individuals into community-based addictions support networks
Assists these individuals to regain their independence, reach their full potential and become contributing members of society
Helps reduce the social and economic costs of substance abuse within the community and the province of British Columbia
Our History
In 1982, two men seeking to stay sober themselves, decided to invite several other men and women to join them and share an apartment while they worked through the challenges of early recovery. From that apartment, the entity known today as Turning Point grew. In 1984, several leaders of Vancouver’s business community joined with these pioneers and formed a registered society: The Western Keys to Recovery Society.
That society later split into the Western Steps to Recovery Society (the operating body), and the Western Recovery Foundation (the asset holders). The Society then reformed itself in 2000, and the Turning Point Recovery Foundation was formed to pursue all forms of funding needed to cover operating costs.
In April 2002 we celebrated our 20th anniversary of existence by hosting a gala dinner at Hotel Georgia in Vancouver. Over its 20 year history, Turning Point has been home to over 2,000 men and women in Vancouver and Richmond.
Our Team
Staff
Turning Point’s team is professionally trained in addiction counselling and/or holds advanced degrees in social work, social services, or other health-related disciplines.
Many of our team members have lived experience, and several are Turning Point alumni. All employees adhere to the ethics, policies, and guidelines of the Society and the certifying boards of their respective licensing and regulatory bodies.
Board of Directors
Our Board members bring a diverse combination of business, accounting, legal and social service backgrounds to their positions. Board and Staff participate annually in ethics training.
2024-2025 Board of Directors
Phil Salter, President
Sean Collings, Vice President
Shawn Wang, Treasurer
Tracey Harvey, Secretary
Geneviève Kerkerian
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Thank you to all those who make what we do possible.
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