Turning Point utilizes the Wraparound philosophy and model to work with youth and their families to build permanence, safety, and natural supports so that youth can continue to live and thrive in their communities. The service philosophy is to provide the best care possible through individualized, flexible services that are centered on supporting and building resiliency in youth and their families in the context of their culture and community.
Turning Point is divided into a Child/Youth (C/Y) unit and a Transitional Age Youth (TAY) unit. The C/Y unit serves youth ages 6 to 18 and their families with the focus of rebuilding and/or strengthening family ties, supporting educational efforts, and improving emotional and behavioral functioning. The TAY unit serves youth ages 16 to 25 focusing on independent living skills, building natural support systems, educational and vocational functioning, and long-term stabilization.
Team Meetings (sometimes called Family Conferences) create and update care plans so that youth and families are constantly involved in their care. As a full-service partnership, Edgewood has alliances with other agencies in order to provide supportive education and housing for qualifying youth.
Youth ages 6-25 who are at risk for hospitalization or placement in a residential facility or group home.
program services
Turning Point services include:
- Case Management
- Mental Health Assessments and Counseling
- Crisis Response
- Parent to Parent Support
- Peer to Peer Support
- Transitional Housing
- Family Conferencing
- Educational Support
- Financial Support
- Independent Living Skills Workshops
- Recreational Outings
- Medication Evaluation and Monitoring
- Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS)
the care team
The path to success in the community begins with a Wraparound Team matched to meet each young person's unique needs. The team starts with a Clinician and Case Manager. Peer Partners, Family Partners, and Family Specialists can also be made available, depending on the wants and needs of the young person and his or her family. Team members works together to connect and wrap the youth and family with services that establish systems of support in the community, manage mental illness, and teach safe and positive behaviors that are essential for success in all aspects of life.
Clinicians: Clinicians provide treatment plan development, mental health services, and therapy.
Case Managers: Case Managers assist in finding resources within the community. They also aid youth in their finances and budgeting, SSI applications and management, education, rehabilitation, legal matters, finding vocational services, and housing.
Peer Partners: Peer Partners work out of the Drop-In Center and assist youth in developing Independent Living Skills, and interpersonal skills.
Family Partners: Family Partners provide support and serve as advocates for youths' primary caretakers.
Turning Point operates a Drop-In Center open to all San Mateo County transitional-aged youth and young adults, ages 15-25. The Drop-In Center provides a safe and supportive environment for young adults to identify needed services and develop educational, social, vocational skills, and independent living skills. At the Drop-In Center, Peer Partners also facilitate support groups that are beneficial for youth development.
TP is funded through a combination of Mental Health Services Act, SB163 placement funds, and mental health billings. It is administered through San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Referrals come from Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, Human Services, and the Juvenile Justice department.
