Valuable work in a growing crisis

Turning Point Society has operated various programming over the years, addressing issues such as social and health system gaps, the HIV crisis, chronic homelessness and it's related health outcomes. street level substance use and sex work. While we are still engaged in these types of low barrier harm reduction supports, we are currently working on a new structure to adapt to current provincial strategies and changing community needs.
Recent program closures resulted from Alberta Health's province wide system changes and refocusing, and are not a reflection of the quality work and care we have provided our community through the many years of service in operating these essential programs. During our operations of this programming, we consistently met or exceeded grant objectives, kept essential and tidy records, and adhered to all governing bodies standards as a non profit society. Impact reporting (which will be uploaded soon) shows the tremendous results and supports we have provided, the lives we have saved and the health system burdens we diverted. Our service demand has grown more rapidly than our resources have and despite systemic gaps and barriers we have always worked to provide stability and safety nets where possible.
Turning Point also operated Red Deer's Overdose Prevention Site from its opening in 2018 until 2023 when operations were requested to be transferred to AHS and transitioned for closure in 2025.
Turning Point contributed to the City of Red Deer's COVID isolation and health supports to housless and vulnerable persons during outbreak and continues to contribute to key emerging community issues as requested and as aligned to do so.

Additional Information

Turning Point has expanded and concluded various programs over the three decades of service we have provided in communities. Our work provides supports in Red Deer and across Central Alberta including outreach to rural communities/towns, and Indigenous reserves/communities. Our programming seeks to address health and social system vulnerabilities and inequities. We provide a safety net to individuals at risk of or experiencing poverty, addiction and complex health concerns. We are proud to work in collaboration with health centres, pharmacies, social agencies, Indigenous communities, and municipalities, We are currently undergoing service changes, and evolving our mission to adapt to our communities changing needs; knowing that our unique approach and relationships with program participants provide value worth sustaining in new and innovative ways. We are currently seeking new partnerships and funding agreements to provide new programs across Central Alberta and would love to continue deepening our work where we shine best : in low barrier supports, risk reduction, homelessness, substance use, recovery, basic needs, and alternate pathways to health services. Contact us if you are an agency or funder looking for opportunities for expanded supports in Central Alberta. We love our clients and the services we provide!