About Us

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

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

To our funders and supporters:

Vancouver Coastal Health
Canadian Mental Health Association
Providence Health Care
BC Housing
Province of British Columbia
Community Action Initiative
Lu'ma Native Housing Society
District of North Vancouver
Island Health
Richmond
City of North Vancouver

Thank you to all those who make what we do possible.

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