Turning Point: Who we are and how you can help
This month I would like to focus a bit on Turning Point. I want to tell you about our programs and our staff; how we are being impacted by and trying to respond to a crisis, and to let you know how you can help.
Formerly known as the Central Alberta AIDS Network Society (CAANS), Turning Point has been providing health and harm reduction services throughout Central Alberta for over 30 years. We are a registered charity and currently we serve over 2500 individuals throughout the Central Health Zone, 365 days a year, through a variety of programs.
Woman’s Program
Rural Outreach
Health Promotion
STBBI Prevention
Harm Reduction
Nightreach
Overdose Prevention
Daytime/Camp Outreach (pilot)
Supervised Consumption Service (under development)
We do this with 14 full-time equivalent positions. Our team is made up of RN’s, Social Workers and various other disciplines including people with lived experience.