Who We Are
Our Mission: Turning Point has the social responsibility to respond to the needs of domestic violence victims by providing shelter, counseling, advocacy and general support services and to identify and confront the causes of domestic violence.
All of Turning Point’s services are free of charge and confidential. Services are available to any victim regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, including victims of federal crimes. Turning Point is committed to being a Safe Zone, part of the visible network of LGBTQI allies. LEP/Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services are available.
History of Turning Point: In May of 1977, a group of concerned citizens, led by Kay Stout, A.C.S.W., met for the first time to discuss the problem of domestic violence in the Marion community. Immediate goals were developed to provide peer support and to begin educating the community about the issue of domestic violence. A long range goal emerged to establish a shelter facility where survivors of domestic violence could seek refuge. In August of 1978, a corporation by the name of Concerned Citizens Against Violence Against Women was formed. Through C.C.A.V.A.W.’s efforts, funding was obtained and, in April of 1979, the dream of a shelter became a reality. Women and children now have a safe place to turn when challenged with domestic violence – a Turning Point that enables survivors of domestic violence to live a life free of violence.
What We Do
Turning Point has many programs and services for victims of domestic violence, including: 24 Hour Crisis Line, Shelter, Individual and Group Education and Support, Information and Referral, Victims' Rights Advocacy, Children's Programs, Community Education, Teen Advocacy, ORW Outreach, and Volunteer Programs.Visit https://turningpoint6.org/get-involved/ for more information.
