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Turning Point Counseling Services (AK)

315 5th Ave Fairbanks, AK 99701

Turning Point Counseling Services, set in Fairbanks, specializes in providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance use, offering both detoxification services and treatment for co-occurring mental health illnesses or serious emotional disturbances. They are passionate about assisting seniors in their journey towards recovery. Various payment methods are accepted at Turning Point Counseling Services including federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment, easing the financial burden. The expert team at Turning Point Counseling Services is dedicated to providing superior care in a compassionate and understanding environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults / serious emotional disturbance in children

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Private for-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation: State Substance use treatment agency; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Adolescents; Young adults; Adult women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders

Testing: Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services: Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services: Self-help groups

Other Services: Treatment for gambling disorder; Treatment for other addiction disorder

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Education and Counseling Services: Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Seniors

Gender Accepted: Female; Male

Language Services: Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing; Spanish

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services

External Opioid Medications Source: No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere

Type of Opioid Treatment: Prescribes naltrexone

Treatment Approaches: Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation

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Case management service

A service that provides assistance to individuals and families in coordinating necessary support and resources through a designated case manager. The case manager assesses the needs of clients and their families and arranges for various services such as mental health care, social work, healthcare, education, employment training, recreational activities, transportation, advocacy, and respite care as needed.

Domestic violence services, including family or partner

Offer support and protection to individuals who have experienced domestic violence.

Mental health services

Psychological services that involve evaluating, diagnosing, treating, or providing counseling to individuals or groups to help relieve mental or emotional illnesses, symptoms, conditions, or disorders.

Social skills development

Helps clients develop and improve their social skills. The program maybe offered by Turning Point Counseling Services and typically involves a range of interventions, such as group therapy, behavioral therapy, and coaching, designed to teach clients the skills needed to build healthy relationships, communicate effectively, and cope with social situations. This service can be particularly beneficial for individuals with substance use disorders who may have difficulties with social interactions and may help to improve their overall quality of life and social functioning.

Integrated primary care services

Offers comprehensive healthcare services to individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. The services aim to address chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease, which can be exacerbated by unhealthy habits such as lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and smoking. The program includes screening, coordination between behavioral and medical healthcare providers, and connecting patients to resources to support overall well-being and positive outcomes.

Suicide prevention services

Involve identifying potential warning signs; educating staff on recognizing signs of suicidal behavior and evaluating risk; and managing patients who are at risk of suicide by providing appropriate interventions, such as treating underlying mental health or substance use disorders, administering psychotropic medications, offering supportive services, and providing education. Hotlines also allow individuals to reach the closest suicide prevention mental health provider in Fairbanks for assistance.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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Danny Smith

Year 2020

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Doing outpatient treatment and counseling here truly changed my life. Just hit 8 years clean and sober. The staff is amazing and I loved the structure of the program I went through. Once I completed the program I met with my counselor once …

Shelley Munoz

September, 2022

Google

Hands down the best counseling services in Fairbanks. The owners Joseph and Gunnar are probably 2 of the most skilled compassionate people I’ve ever met. They specialize in brain spotting an effective treatment for trauma. They are the best in the business. Johnathan is also great with kids. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else!

Fbks Mom

Year 2014

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I love Turning Point. Turning Point helped me overcome my addictions and sent me on the road to recovery. The clinicians are awesome many of them are in recovery themselves which I found very comforting. After suffering from severe PTSD …

Year 2019

Google

I’ve been attending counseling appointments for about 7 months now by personal choice after recognizing that I needed to do more than just cope with problems and behaviors. Full disclosure I’m fortunate enough to have insurance that …

Jasmine

Year 2018

Google

I’ve been to probably almost every therapy office in town and I’m telling you Turning Point is the best. They’re always super polite and friendly they work with my schedule and they’ve been flexible with my out of pocket payments. I …

Nick Kraska

Year 2020

Google

Thank you so much for all your. We are doing the best we can to ensure you receive the best services possible. I want to be able to fix any problems our clients and their families encounter in working with us. Unfortunately in …

Hunt Like A Savage

Year 2020

Google

The professionalism and quality of the help offered is second to none! Turning Point helped me get my life back find myself and find recovery from active addiction! Today with nine years clean I utilize the tools that I acquired at …

Casey/D.J. Brown/Corbett

Year 2020

Google

The professionalism of the staff from the owner’s down is just incredible. Top notch counselors able to assist in any facet of life you may be needing to seek help with. Turning Point Counseling Services has not just local or state …

Brock Smith

Year 2020

Google

I would not recommend this counseling center. I did the initial assessment and paid around $250 out of pocket. They said they would get in touch with me about scheduling but I never received a follow-up call. I got busy with work and life …

Lauren Esterly

April, 2022

Google

Qent to their website and loved the services they offered. Website said they accepted Tricare but needed a referral so I made an appointment with my PCM to obtain one. Once I got my referral I called Turning Point and asked to be scheduled. …

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