Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (Burlington, VT)
About Turning Point Center of Chittenden County
The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County is a peer-run recovery center located in Burlington, Vermont, providing a welcoming, substance-free environment for individuals in all stages of recovery from addiction. The center offers recovery coaching, peer support, 12-step meetings, wellness programming, sober social events, and community connection. As a peer-operated organization, all services are delivered by people with personal experience in recovery.
What Groups Are Offered?
The Turning Point Center hosts a variety of recovery-focused groups including AA meetings, NA meetings, SMART Recovery groups, Refuge Recovery (mindfulness-based), and other mutual aid meetings. They also offer wellness programming such as yoga, mindfulness meditation, art and creative expression groups, and sober recreational activities. Recovery coaching provides one-on-one peer support, and the drop-in center is open for informal connection throughout the week.
Who Can Join?
The center is open to anyone in recovery from substance use disorders or exploring recovery, regardless of where they are in their journey. Family members and loved ones seeking support are also welcome. There are no requirements related to sobriety length, treatment history, or pathway of recovery. All pathways to recovery are respected and supported.
Meeting Schedule & Location
The center operates during regular daytime and some evening hours at their Burlington facility. Multiple meetings and programs are offered throughout each week. A current schedule of all meetings, groups, and events is available on the Turning Point Center website.
Contact Information
- Phone: (802) 861-3150
- Website: turningpointcentervt.org
- Location: Burlington, VT
What to Expect
The Turning Point Center feels like a community gathering place—warm, welcoming, and judgment-free. When you visit, you will find people who understand addiction and recovery from personal experience. Meetings follow various formats depending on the type (12-step, SMART Recovery, etc.), and the drop-in space allows for casual conversation and connection. New visitors are greeted and oriented to available programs and services.
Cost & Confidentiality
All Turning Point Center services and programs are free of charge. The center maintains a confidential, safe environment. Personal information and recovery status are protected, and the center follows the anonymity traditions of the mutual aid groups it hosts.