Our Team
Meet Our Staff
Turning Point succeeds because of our knowledgeable, dedicated staff and volunteers.
Emma Stewart
Director of Operations
Elias Burgess
Program Director
Jim Commentucci
RCED Coach
Nanci Bern
Families and RCED Lead
Brian Harland
Recovery Coaching Supervisor
Keith Coleman
Offsite Recovery Coach Lead
Lynsey Kadlik
Department of Corrections Recovery Coach
Paige Mellish
RCED Recovery Coach
Emmi Affinito
Peer Support Specialist
Non-Discrimination Policy
Turning Point of Windham County prohibits discrimination, refusal of services, or harassment based on any legally protected characteristics, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race (including traits associated with or perceived to be associated with race, such as hair type, hair texture, hairstyles and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age (18 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, place of birth, citizenship or immigration status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, HIV status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), crime victim status, membership in the Reserves or National Guard, mental health or substance use status, pathway to recovery, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
TPWC Ethics and Values
- I will be honest with myself and others.
- I will treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- I will be impartial at all times.
- I will allow others to make their own decisions and choices in relation to their own lives.
- I will always accept others for who they are, where they are, and what they are, regardless of my personal opinions.
- I will refrain from engaging in sexual banter or direct sexual contact with any individual I am assisting in their recovery.
- I will refrain from disclosing confidential information and maintain the privacy of others. I will work to discourage gossip, and encourage people to avoid rumors and hearsay.
- I agree to decline any favors, free services, or gifts that compromise the integrity of my peer support relationships.
- I pledge my vigilance in guarding against the sexual exploitation or sexual harassment of anyone around me.
- I will never exploit relationships with others for personal gain.
- I will seek supervisory guidance when problematic situations with others arise.
- I will comply with the Vermont Recovery Network’s non-discrimination policies on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, mental or physical characteristics, pathway to recovery, or sexual orientation.
- In a situation where mandated reporting may be required, I will consult a supervisor to determine the best course of action.
- As a recovery support worker, I will refrain from the distribution or misuse of any controlled or psychoactive substance including alcohol.
- As a recovery support services community representative, I will do my best to be a healthy role model.