Compassionate, recovery‑focused peer support for adults in North Carolina
Peer Support Rooted in Lived Experience
Compassionate, recovery‑focused peer support for adults in North Carolina
“Healing begins where hands and hearts come together.”
Compassionate, recovery‑focused peer support for adults in North Carolina
“Every step is easier with support.”
Welcome To Turning Point Relations
Peer Support Services | North Carolina
Turning Point Relations is a North Carolina–based peer support organization led by lived experience. We walk beside adults navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and life instability—helping them move toward stability, connection, and hope, one turning point at a time.
Meet the Founder Deborah Harris
Hi, my name is Deborah Harris. I’m a Certified Peer Support Specialist, and I’ve been in recovery for 12 years. I started Turning Point Relations because I know what it feels like to struggle, to rebuild, and to find hope again. Today, I use my lived experience to walk beside others as they work toward stability, healing, and a better quality of life.
Testimonials
“Before connecting with Turning Point Relations, I felt stuck and overwhelmed by everything going on in my life. Working with peer support helped me see that I wasn’t alone and that my past didn’t define my future. Deborah understood my struggles in a way that made me feel comfortable opening up without fear of judgment. Through our work together, I learned practical ways to manage stress, stay focused on my recovery, and rebuild confidence in myself. Turning Point Relations gave me hope and helped me believe that change was possible.”
-Jeff
“Turning Point Relations helped me during a time when I didn’t think anyone really understood what I was going through. Having support from someone with lived experience made a huge difference for me. I was able to talk openly about my challenges and work on real goals instead of just surviving day to day. The encouragement and guidance I received helped me stay motivated and make better choices for my future. I’m grateful for the support and the positive impact it’s had on my life.”
-David
“My experience with Turning Point Relations has been life‑changing. I felt listened to, respected, and supported from the very beginning. The peer support I received helped me rebuild confidence, improve my coping skills, and start focusing on my personal goals again. Knowing that someone truly understood recovery made me feel safe and encouraged to keep moving forward. Turning Point Relations reminded me that my life still has purpose and that I deserve stability and peace.”
-Wanda
How We Support You
Recovery Support
Peer support for mental health and substance use recovery.
Coping & Life Skills
Tools to manage daily stressors and build resilience.
Stability & Independence
Support with housing, employment, and community engagement.
Connection & Community
Rebuilding natural supports and reducing isolation.
Who We Serve
We serve adults in North Carolina who are seeking support with mental health recovery, substance use recovery, life transitions, and rebuilding relationships and community connections. All services are delivered in alignment with North Carolina Medicaid and NC DHHS Peer Support guidelines.
