Turning Point is a safe place where victims of abuse and their children can find refuge. The location of our shelters and identity of our clients are confidential. Services are provided without regard to race, income, sex, sexual preference, age, handicap, ethnicity, or religion.

At which things are we most effective? What would we like to celebrate most? Of what are we most proud? We help clients see that violence does not have to be a part of their lives. We empower clients to recognize options, and then support them - regardless of their choices. We have a true commitment to the victims of domestic violence, and to the agency itself. We are deeply motivated to giving hope, building self-esteem, and helping victims of domestic abuse climb out of the depths and into the light.

More about our programs:

Support Counseling Services: our counseling services and 24 hour helpline provide information and support.

Shelter Program: If you are in danger, Turning Point can provide a temporary home where you have access to counseling, advocacy and life skills education to help you start over.

Family Services Program: Through groups and family counseling with the non-abusive parent, we help children cope with their environment, solve conflict without violenced, and realize that abuse in the home is not their fault.

Court Advocacy: Our Court Advocates can assist you as you seek help from the justice system.

Slate Belt Rural Outreach Program: Domestic abuse victims residing in rural areas face obstacles not necessarily encountered in urban settings, including geographic isolation, lack of transportation, fewer available resources such as housing, employment, medical services and child care, and potential lengthy response time from the police. These factors make it easier for batterers to exert power and control over their victims while perpetrating acts of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. To help domestic violence victims overcome these barriers, Turning Point's Rural Outreach Program has opened to provide area residents with easier access to all of our services, such as confidential counseling, court advocacy, community outreach, and medical advocacy. In addition, the program has funds to provide taxi service from the  Slate Belt area to shelters in Lehigh and Northampton counties at no cost to the victim., and a toll-free number, 1-877-438-4957, that victims in the area can use to access Turning Point's helpline. For more information, please contact Lorna at 610-730-2765 or lornactplv@epix.net