West Care GulfCoast Turning Point
1801 5th Avenue North
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
About West Care GulfCoast Turning Point
WestCare GulfCoast Turning Point treats substance abuse and mental health for men and women in St. Petersburg, Florida. Veterans are welcome. They offer shelter accommodations at this location. They also have residential and outpatient treatment in other St. Petersburg locations and may provide referrals for those needing more services. The goal is to offer a complete continuum of care in their three Florida areas with stabilization being the primary objective of Turning Point.
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is available at their treatment centers to help lessen withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings. They use FDA-approved medicines to make guests more comfortable.
MAT is typically combined with counseling to help address the root causes of addiction. You may also work on developing healthy coping skills, recognizing substance use triggers and learning relapse prevention methods for future use.
Turning Point provides an emergency intervention shelter for homeless adults and those with substance use issues. This service typically assists people before they begin recovery, but they work to engage them in treatment.
Guests receive meals, shelter, clean showers and supportive counseling. They also have case management to help guide them and connect them to community resources, healthcare and supportive housing. Care managers can help move you to their transitional living area with the Mustard Seed Inn which is close to the shelter. Some guests may transition to residential or outpatient treatment and case management will assist with the appropriate level of care.
You can start attending 12-step meetings which help you accept accountability and responsibility for your actions and recovery. These meetings can provide a sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation which frequently accompany addiction issues.