FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HOMELESSNESS

  24-HOUR EMERGENCY SHELTER

Since 1980, Turning Point has been providing emergency shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The emergency shelter, located in Macomb County, provides immediate safety and security for survivors of domestic violence and their children.

Emergency Shelter services are provided 24-hours per day 7 days per week. The goals of the program are:

• To keep survivors and their children safe from violence.
• To inform survivors about available resources and options so that they can make informed choices regarding their destiny.
• To reduce barriers that domestic violence victims often face when attempting to stay safe and/or regain control of their lives.

During their stay at the shelter, survivors and their children are assisted in developing and accomplishing their individual goals and are connected with community resources. Support groups and counseling services are also available to survivors in shelter.

Over one half of the shelter residents are children ages 0-16. Turning Point has a specially trained staff to minimize the trauma these children are in and help them adjust to their new environment. Children staying in our shelter participate in counseling programs and support groups, where they have the opportunity to talk about feelings, learn to resolve conflicts and develop a safety plan. During the summer months, a day camp is offered for the children in shelter, which offers age-appropriate activities including visiting zoos, parks, or sporting events. The children also have time for games, crafts, and computers.

Being in a shelter is never like being in your own home, but the staff and volunteers at Turning Point are committed to making the facility as comfortable as possible.

The shelter can be accessed through our 24-hour crisis line at 586-463-6990.