About us
About Turning Point.
New Jersey nonprofit community based agency treating addiction and co-occurring disorders with individualized and compassionate care for more than 50 years. Over the years we have helped more than 100,000 people reclaim their lives from addiction.
Who we are.
Turning Point is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community based drug and alcohol treatment organization based in Paterson, New Jersey. Since 1975, we've helped people overcome substance use and co-occurring disorders. We provide structured, individualized care in a supportive environment, and as a nonprofit, our mission, not profit, drives every decision.

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What sets us apart.
Same day admission in most cases, once you make your initial call.
100,000+ people and families helped.
CARF-accredited with repeated 3-year accreditations and exemplary ratings.
50+ years of effective treatment in Northeast New Jersey.
Medicaid centric treatment center. Presumptive Eligibility performed. Managed Medicaid. Medicaid Case Management
All Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options available
Top ranked among Newsweek's Best Addiction Treatment Centers in America each year.
Our mission
To provide compassionate treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders, reduce the stigma of addiction and mental illness, and treat all who seek our help.
Our values
- Integrity
- Clinical Quality
- Service Excellence
- Diversity
- Compassion
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Our History
50+ years of leadership in New Jersey addiction treatment.
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Our Approach
The principles behind our care.
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Leadership & Clinical Team
The credentialed people behind the care.
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Our Locations
Treatment close to home, across New Jersey.
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Accreditations
Independently verified standards.
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Client Testimonials
Real people, real turning points.
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Make today your turning point.
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