December’s Peek at the Point Newsletter
December's Peek At The Point
Hello Turning Point's supporters and friends!
Happy Holidays! We hope everyone is having a safe and warm holiday season.
2023 was a big year of growth and change at Turning Point and there is much to feel thankful for as this year comes to an end. Read on to hear the latest.
Turning Point Team Updates
Welcome aboard new staff!
In November and December, we welcomed aboard a few new staff members and providers!
Michael Bennett: Michael is our new Fractional CFO working with us on a part-time basis, acting as the Chief Financial Officer. He has been in finance for over 20 years and is helping start a space company in Denver. We are grateful for his expertese and guidance in an important part of Turning Point's operations.
Tyler Fontenot: Tyler joined the team as our Human Resource/ Administrative Assistant. He is currently completing his MBA and brings a wealth of knowledge about everything Human Resources related. He is a huge fan of nautical jokes, so make sure to give him a hearty sea-caption welcome when you see him at our front desk.
Jenni Zarate-Barron: Jenni was hired as a new behavior coach and a bi-lingual staff member. We are excited to have her join our coaching team, her assistance in working with Spanish-speaking families helps decrease barriers in accessing to care.
Nick Boeder: Nick is our newest clinician to join the outpatient team. He is an LCSW and has been working in the field for over 20 years. We are really excited to have a licensed clinician with a ton of experience to help grow our services.
Enjoy Retirement Mark Trumble!
Our beloved IT guy/jack-of-all-trades, Mark Trumble, decided it was finally time to retire. After 10 years of service to Turning Point, Mark stepped down from his role as System Administrator. We are fortunate to still have him very part time on the IT side of things, but he is kicking off 2024 as a retired man. Mark, his wife, and their show dogs can be found traveling around the US in their camper, attending various dog shows and enjoying the countryside. Mark's smile will be missed around the office, but we know there will be future gatherings at Starbucks to catch up on latest news. Happy Trails, Mark!
Join us in welcoming our newest Board Member, Talia Sternberg!
Talia Sternberg, president of Dutch Bros Northern Colorado, joined Turning Point's Board of Directors in December, 2023.
"Thanks a bunch for the welcome! Super stoked about joining the board. After being approached to jump on board, I was genuinely honored. I had the privilege to meet some awesome members and sit in on a board meeting, and it just clicked for me. My knack for seeing the bigger picture goals, looking out for the greater good, all while steering a healthy business toward its highest potential—that's what got me hooked! Can't wait to bring that energy to Turning Point's Board of Directors!"
From the Turning Point Blog
December staff meeting and holiday celebration
At our December Staff meeting, we had the team from Co-Cares join us, offering support in creating better staff wellness and retention initiatives. We are excited for future conversations and trainings, supporting wellness in the workplace. Thank you for the support Chad and Cindy from Co-Cares! We are grateful Turning Point was selected for this program.
Then, we had a White Elephant gift exchange full of laughter, and a cookie exchange that will take care of the sweet tooth for days to come. Such a perfect finish to a big year of growth and development at Turning Point.
We hope everyone is safe and well this holiday season! If not, please reach out, we have an awesome team of therapists and coaches who are happy to help.
Program Services:
We have immediate openings in our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, our FREE Behavior Coaching Services program, and our DUI/DWAI program.
Referrals can be made through our website, where you can also find more information
on these programs.
We also still offer Individual and Family Therapy, Behavior Coaching and Family Services to families involved in DHS, and a variety of in-home services for families involved in DHS.
Is funding a barrer? We accept Medicaid insurance for most of our services, and we offer a Sliding Fee Scale for all our in-person programs. We also often have grant funding available to help decrease barriers in accessing care.
Reach out to Annie if you need flyers for any of our programs: alindgren@turningpnt.org
How Can You Help?
Intended to donate to our annual giving campaign, but hadn't yet?
You can donate anytime! The Colorado Gives 365 link can be used 365 days a year. You can also make a donation to us directly through our website. The links to both are below. You can also mail it in the old fashioned way: 1644 S. College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80549.
There is still time to donate your Walgreen's Cash Rewards to Turning Point!
We are participating in this quarter's fundraiser, ending December 31, 2023.
Give us a 'Like' or 'Follow' or 'Share' on social media!
We have increased our engagement on these platforms, follow along to see what we are up to! (links below)
Send us a Referral
We have immediate openings in several of our programs. We are also now listed on Psychologytoday.com!
Donate through Colorado Gives Day
Shout out from the Point!
Turning Point shares a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated on Giving Tuesday, Colorado Gives Day, through Colorado Gives 365, and participated in the Chipotle fundraiser. Thanks to all the generous donations, we raised $4,388.07! With these donations, we are helping turn lives around for youth, individuals, and families in need of behavioral health services.
Turning Point's Mission
Fostering meaningful connections, growth, and wellness through personalized services for individuals, families, and communities impacted by trauma, mental health, and substance use challenges.
Fort Collins Community Centered Services:
1644 S. College Ave.,
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Youth, families, and adults helped in the last year:
2000
Greeley Community Centered Services:
913 11th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Notice: This will be the last newsletter sent through the current email conveyer system! We loved Bloomerang, but are shifting to a website-based system that is better on the budget. Expect newsletters to look differently moving forward, but the monthly updates will continue. We are hoping for a seemless transition in January.