Our Mission
Peer Support Services | North Carolina
Turning Point Relations exists to support individuals on their journey to recovery, stability, and personal growth by providing compassionate, lived‑experience peer support services. We believe real change happens when people feel understood, respected, and empowered to take the next step forward. Our mission is to help individuals rebuild their lives, strengthen natural supports, and improve their overall quality of life—one turning point at a time.
“Guidance makes the path clearer.”
About Turning Point Relations
Turning Point Relations is a North Carolina–based mental health organization providing Peer Support Services in alignment with NC DHHS Medicaid standards. Founded in August 2025, the organization was created to offer hope, guidance, and practical support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and life instability.
What sets Turning Point Relations apart is our commitment to leading with lived experience. We understand that recovery is not a straight line—and that meaningful progress often begins with someone who truly understands the journey.
Founder’s Story
Turning Point Relations was founded by Deborah Harris, a High Point, North Carolina resident and Certified Peer Support Specialist with more than a decade of lived recovery.
Deborah is a recovering substance user who has been clean for 12 years. She knows the weight of addiction, the impact of stigma, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life from the ground up. Through her personal recovery and professional experience, she has supported individuals facing substance use challenges, mental health concerns, housing instability, and reintegration into the community.
Deborah created Turning Point Relations from a deep belief that recovery is possible—and that people thrive when supported by someone who has walked a similar path. Her mission is to help others regain control of their lives, improve their circumstances, and discover their own strength through connection, encouragement, and accountability.
Our Approach
- Lived Experience – Support from someone who understands recovery firsthand.
- Hope & Empowerment –Focusing on strengths, not just challenges.
- Respect & Dignity – Every individual’s journey matters.
- Individualized Support – Services tailored to personal goals and needs.
- Collaboration – Working alongside clients, providers, and community partners.