Turning Point Providence Center

Carol Stanchfield, Program Director

Nevada County

Providence Center is about supporting individuals in making plans for their future. This implies hope and never giving up on those we are fortunate to serve. Every day, people remind us of what is possible when they are empowered to take the next step on a path to mental health; we are so grateful to be a part of their journey.
— Carol Stanchfield, Program Director

Adult Assertive Community Treatment (AACT)

Providence Center (TPPC) utilizes Adult Assertive Community Treatment (AACT), on behalf of individuals with a history of severe psychiatric disabilities. The locally based services are provided through a full service partnership with individuals who are at risk for placement in a higher level of restrictive treatment. AACT utilizes a wellness and recovery-oriented partnership, empowering individuals and families in making decisions about their overall health and quality of life needs.

Services strengthen:

  • community integration
  • mental and physical well-being
  • vocational and educational opportunities
  • healthy relationships and level of independence

Services include:

  • Community-based support
  • Individualized service plan
  • Multidisciplinary teams
  • Specialty groups
  • Collaboration and linkage
  • Outreach and engagement
  • 24/7 on-call support
  • Provisions for housing
  • Employment exploration
  • Forensic support services

Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT)

Turning Point's Providence Center also offers Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) which represents a process of determining an individual's need for involuntary mental health treatment. Since May, 2008, AOT has provided alternatives for clients who have been caught in a cycle of hospitalizations or, in some cases, acts of violence that led to incarceration. This outreach and engagement has been effective by increasing the number of clients opting for voluntary treatment, drastically reducing the need for court hearings.

For referrals to our program call Nevada County Mental Health Access Team at (530) 265-1437; Toll Free: 1 (888) 801-1437

Turning Point Providence Center
500 Crown Point Circle
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(530) 273-5440

In FY 2010-11, Providence Center…

  • Provided services for 87 individuals
  • Supported 17 clients in securing permanent housing
  • Reduced homeless days by 61.9%
  • Reduced jail days by 65.1%
  • Reduced psychiatric hospital days by 46.7%

Nevada County Behavioral Health and Turning Point's Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program won a 2010 CSAC Challenge Award for saving over $500,000 taxpayer dollars in two years by decreasing hospitalizations and incarcerations.

Nevada County has been awarded a 2011 National Association of Counties Achievement Award for the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program at Turning Point Providence Center. NACo proudly confers this award and recognizes Nevada County's hard work to promote quality, efficiency, and responsive management and administration.

Client Success Stories
Julie

Before Julie became a member of Turning Point Providence Center's new Nevada County program, this 62-year-old woman visited the emergency room at the local hospital as many as 15 times in one month. She experienced a lot of anxiety, cut herself and had overdoses…

Read more of Julie's story »