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How COVID Has Impacted the Mental Health of College Students

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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives around the globe in a myriad of ways, ranging from the inconvenient to the devastating. Isolation, job losses, school closures, disrupted routines, family problems, and loss of in-person support systems have all contributed to an increase in mental health issues, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and both domestic and […]

Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month

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Every May, organizers of Mental Health Awareness Month seek to raise awareness about mental health, aiming to fight the stigma associated with mental health conditions, provide support and resources for those affected by mental illness and advocate for policies that increase treatment resources for those in need. First observed in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month […]

How Overdose Increases During COVID-19 Are Impacting Local Emergency Rooms

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Although emergency room (ER) visits have declined by about 40 percent since the start of the pandemic, visits related to overdose, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health and addiction-related challenges have increased. Tragically, many ER staff do not have the training or the tools necessary to help those with addiction and other mental health problems. […]

Understanding Marijuana Legislation: What is Legal and What’s Not?

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Ready to Take the Next Step? We are Ready to Help, Call Now! Turning Point of Tampa has helped thousands find recovery. As an in-network facility, we are able and committed to helping you find the life you deserve. Although marijuana is illegal under federal law, 15 states and the District of Columbia allow adults […]

Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of Turning Point of Tampa

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As we celebrate our 34th anniversary, all of us at Turning Point of Tampa proudly continue our mission to provide high-quality, 12-step based recovery programs that are affordable and effective for the treatment of addiction, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis. It is humbling to reflect on the thousands of people who have entrusted us to […]

Florida Legislative Roundup For January 2021

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On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed H.R. 133, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2021 into law. The CAA combines the federal budget for the fiscal year 2021 with a COVID-19 relief package, which includes increased funding for substance abuse and mental health services. The increases are in addition to funding previously approved for the […]

Florida Legislative Roundup: September 2020

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis continue to work to increase treatment resources for residents with substance use or mental disorders, especially in light of the COVID-19 crisis. In August, ABC affiliate WCJB reported the Governor and Mrs. DeSantis held a round table forum in Seminole County to discuss how the current […]

Turning Point’s Dr. Singh Named Top Doctor by Tampa Magazine

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Turning Point of Tampa is proud to announce our Medical Director, Hardeep Singh, MD, FASAM, has been named in Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors 2020. This is the third time Dr. Singh has received this honor, having been previously named Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctor in Addiction Medicine in the Tampa Bay area in 2017 and 2019. […]

Turning Point of Tampa Celebrates 33 Years!

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We are proud to celebrate Turning Point of Tampa’s 33rd anniversary. Since 1987, we have helped instill the promise of hope for recovery in each client as they reach the turning point in their life. Our commitment to delivering exceptional care has been recognized by both the Joint Commission—the “gold standard” for all healthcare facilities—and […]

Medical Director named Top Doctor in Addiction Medicine

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Tampa, FL – (June 24, 2019) – Turning Point of Tampa is proud to announce our Medical Director, Hardeep Singh, MD, has been named in Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors 2019. Tampa Magazine conducts their survey annually by mailing more than 7,000 physicians in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties to get their votes on the best […]

Turning Point of Tampa joins NAATP

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For Immediate Release Tampa, Florida, October 15, 2018 – Turning Point of Tampa, a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment, has joined the National Association of Treatment Providers, also known as NAATP. Formed in 1978 by industry leaders and organizations at the forefront of addiction service, NAATP serves as the vision and voice for the […]