Turning Point Center of Addison County

03/16/2026

In recovery, we often talk about the power of small, consistent actions. Progress isn’t usually about dramatic breakthroughs—it’s about showing up, day after day, with honesty, willingness, and a mindset that leans toward hope.

The message in this quote reflects something we see all the time: it’s not the loudest or the most “talented” person who grows the most. It’s the individual who keeps coming back. The one who stays connected. The one who chooses to engage even on the hard days. That steady commitment becomes a foundation for real change.

Recovery isn’t a sprint. It’s a practice. And the people who keep showing up—whether to meetings, to treatment, to community, or simply to their own daily routines—build a strength that becomes impossible to ignore.

As an organization, we’re proud to walk alongside individuals who demonstrate this kind of resilience. It’s a reminder that consistency is not only powerful—it’s transformative.

Here’s to everyone taking it one day at a time and continuing to show up. Your effort matters more than you know.

03/13/2026

"I have spent the last year preparing for this and concerned that we did not do enough. This is such an important milestone for TPCAC! So grateful for our small but mighty staff! This is all attributed to their passion and desire to use the pain and suffering they experience while in active addiction to help others walk the path of recovery!" - Danielle Wallace, TPCAC Executive Director

Celebrating a major milestone for our recovery community:

We’re proud to share that, effective April 1, 2026, the Turning Point Center of Addison County is officially recognized as a Certified Recovery Service Organization by the Vermont Department of Health. This certification reflects the strength, dedication, and heart of everyone who walks through our doors—participants, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

This achievement affirms the quality of our peer‑based recovery support, the integrity of our programs, and our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, welcoming space for anyone seeking connection and healing. It also strengthens our ability to expand services, deepen partnerships, and continue building a recovery‑friendly Addison County.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. We’re excited for what comes next and grateful to continue this work together.

03/13/2026

Celebrating a major milestone for our recovery community:

We’re proud to share that, effective April 1, 2026, the Turning Point Center of Addison County is officially recognized as a Certified Recovery Service Organization by the Vermont Department of Health. This certification reflects the strength, dedication, and heart of everyone who walks through our doors—participants, volunteers, staff, and community partners.

This achievement affirms the quality of our peer‑based recovery support, the integrity of our programs, and our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, welcoming space for anyone seeking connection and healing. It also strengthens our ability to expand services, deepen partnerships, and continue building a recovery‑friendly Addison County.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. We’re excited for what comes next and grateful to continue this work together.

03/10/2026

The Bridges Recovery Center has opened in Burlington, offering a new resource for homeless Vermonters and those struggling with substance use. - https://www.wcax.com/2026/03/09/new-recovery-center-opens-burlington/

03/09/2026

At TPCAC, we see this truth play out every day. Recovery asks a lot from each of us, and it asks even more when we walk through it together. The beginning can feel overwhelming because it means stepping into the unknown. The middle can feel confusing because real growth rarely looks neat or predictable. There are ups, downs, setbacks, and breakthroughs, often all in the same week.

But that messy middle is also where we become our strongest. It is where we show up for one another, remind each other that progress is still progress even when it feels slow, and hold space for the days that feel heavier than others. It is where we learn that healing is not meant to be done alone, and that every shared story, every check‑in, and every small victory matters.

The "gorgeous" part at the end is not just about individual transformation. It is about what we build together: a place where people feel supported, understood, and encouraged to keep going even when the path gets tough.

If you are in the middle of your own change right now, TPCAC is right here with you. You are not walking it alone, and your strength is already showing.

03/06/2026

On Black Balloon Day, our community comes together to honor those lost to overdose and to stand with the families who continue to grieve. Let’s keep working toward a future where support is accessible, stigma is reduced, and no one has to face this pain alone.

Today is Black Balloon Day. A day where we remember all those lost to overdose and other drug related deaths.

Please join us in helping to keep the memory our lost loved ones alive by saying their names and/or sharing a picture below.

Stay safe everyone, and please, Never Use Alone. You're loved!

877-697-1996 available nationwide, 24hrs a day.

03/05/2026

Turning Point Center of Addison County is hiring! We’re seeking a Development and Community Relations Coordinator to support our mission of providing peer‑based recovery services and strengthening the wellbeing of our community.

This full‑time position includes development work, communications, community partnerships, and direct involvement in our daily programming. If you’re committed to recovery, equity, and community collaboration, this could be a great fit.

Check out the link below to learn more or apply:

Employment Opportunities Welcome to Turning Point Center of Addison County! We are delighted that you have chosen to join our organization and hope that you will enjoy a long and successful career with us. As you become familiar with our culture and mission, we hope you will take advantage of opport...

03/05/2026

Sharing important work from the Savage Sisters in Philadelphia. Even though we’re here in Vermont (which doesn't have an agency that tests drugs), their drug‑checking results offer valuable insight into what’s happening across the regional supply. Trends don’t stay within state lines, and understanding what’s being found elsewhere helps us better support and educate our own community.

03/03/2026

📣 Meeting Announcement 📣

The SMART Recovery meeting at TPCAC will now be held on Fridays at 1:00 PM starting this week. Hope to see you there on 3/6/26!

SMART Recovery, every Friday at 1:00PM! This is a hybrid meeting in person at TPCAC and on Zoom.

To join on Zoom: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/8914/

03/02/2026

Progress doesn’t always come from big leaps. Often it’s the small, consistent steps that make the greatest impact over time. The idea of getting 1 percent better every day is a reminder that steady improvement can lead to meaningful results in the long run.

Whether it’s learning a new skill, refining a process, or building positive habits, small efforts add up.

03/02/2026

📣 Meeting Announcement 📣

This week's Invitation To Change meeting has been cancelled. The meeting will now be held on Mondays at noon starting next week. Hope to see you there on 3/9/26!