Turning Point Center of Rutland

04/30/2026

Our friend Ian has been knocking it out of the park week after week! His dedication to serving the community at the weekly Thursday Cafe' has been nothing short of inspiring. The food is always delicious! ❤️

04/30/2026

Today is Thursday Cafe' day!

Come down and get some free grub between 11 - 2.

Today we are having 🍝 Spaghetti w/ 🥗 Caesar salad & 🍞 garlic bread 😋.

04/29/2026

✨ “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

✨ Recovery is not a road you have to walk alone. One of the most powerful things we can do in our recovery journey is use the resources around us—peer support, community programs, recovery meetings, counseling, wellness tools, and the strength of people who truly understand.

💙 Reaching out for help is not weakness—it is courage. Every connection we make, every hand we hold, and every resource we use becomes another stepping stone toward healing, hope, and growth.

At the Turning Point Center of Rutland, we believe recovery grows stronger through community, support, and connection. No matter where you are on your path, there is always help and hope waiting for you here.

04/28/2026

It's coming! We are super excited about the Greenhouse Initiative. ❤️

The Greenhouse Initiative is a cooperative project between the Turning Point Center of Rutland & Common Ground Recovery (CGR) .

04/27/2026

“Joy is not in things; it is in us.” — Richard Wagner

Recovery asks us to keep moving, keep growing, and keep choosing the things that lift us up. Finding a hobby or activity that sparks joy helps us stay focused and grounded. It fills our time with purpose instead of pressure, and reminds us that we’re allowed to enjoy our lives as we rebuild them.

Whether it’s cooking, writing, fishing, crafting, or exploring new interests—joy is a tool for recovery, too.

04/25/2026

Enjoying a beautiful day with Rutland County Parent Child Center!

04/23/2026

C'mon down for Thursday Cafe' 11-2 today!

Today's meal:

Chili dogs w/ sweet potato & apple crisp 😋

A big THANK YOU to our chefs! ❤️

04/22/2026

🌟 You Don’t Have To Navigate Recovery Alone 🌟

“Surround yourself with people who remind you of your worth, not your weaknesses.”

- Unknown Author

In early recovery, having someone to talk to can make all the difference. Whether it’s a sponsor, a counselor, or a Recovery Coach, having a person who listens, offers feedback, and helps you set and reach your goals is one of the wisest moves you can make.

Recovery isn’t meant to be done in isolation. It grows stronger through connection, honesty, and support. When you have someone walking beside you—someone who believes in your potential and helps you plan your next steps—your path forward becomes clearer and more hopeful.

If you’re interested in working with a Recovery Coach, we’re here for you. You can call us or stop into the Center Monday–Friday to sign up for a Recovery Coach intake. Our doors and hearts are open.

04/21/2026

✨ Service Work Makes Us Stronger ✨

Service work is a cornerstone of recovery. When we reach out a hand to help someone else, we strengthen our own foundation. Service keeps us connected, humble, and full of purpose.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” — Albert Einstein

Let’s keep showing up for each other — one act of service at a time. ❤️

04/20/2026

Recovery is the art of becoming someone you’ve never allowed yourself to be. It’s not about erasing the past — it’s about refusing to let it hold the pen as you write your next chapter.

Every day you show up, you’re reinventing yourself. You’re choosing growth over guilt, courage over fear, and possibility over the old story you once believed was permanent.

“Your past is just a story. And once you realize that, it has no power over you.” — Chuck Palahniuk

At the Turning Point Center of Rutland, we walk with you as you build the life you deserve — one brave step at a time.

04/18/2026

04/16/2026

🌿 When Serenity Meets Our Expectations

✨ “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.”

— William James

In recovery and in everyday life, we all carry quiet hopes about how things should go. We picture how people will respond, how situations will unfold, how progress will look. And when reality doesn’t match the picture in our minds, it can shake us. It can feel unfair, discouraging, or deeply personal.

But unmet expectations aren’t a sign that we’re failing.
They’re an invitation—to pause, breathe, and practice acceptance.

Acceptance doesn’t mean we approve of what happened.
It means we stop fighting reality long enough to find our footing again. It gives us the space to respond with clarity instead of frustration.

Patience is what carries us through that space.
It reminds us that growth takes time, that healing isn’t linear, and that serenity isn’t found in controlling outcomes—it’s found in adjusting gently when life shifts beneath us.

Today, may we release the expectations that weigh us down, embrace the moment we’re in, and trust that serenity grows each time we choose patience over pressure.