Frontier Health – Turning Point: Addiction and Mental Health Services
Located in Johnson City, TN, Frontier Health – Turning Point is a comprehensive facility dedicated to providing assistance for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and psychiatric crises. Operating 24/7, the center offers accessible and immediate care to both children (ages 7 and above) and adults facing non-medical psychiatric or substance misuse emergencies. Turning Point integrates several key services, including a detoxification unit and residential treatment, to offer a continuum of care tailored to individual needs.
Specialized Residential Treatment: Magnolia Ridge Unit
The Magnolia Ridge Unit is a key component of Turning Point, offering a focused residential rehabilitation program. This unit provides 48 residential treatment beds specifically for males over the age of 18 who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health needs. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach utilizing evidence-based practices to guide individuals toward sustainable recovery. While many participants step down into this program from the detox unit, referrals are accepted from various sources.
Comprehensive Services at Magnolia Ridge
The treatment approach at Magnolia Ridge is holistic, addressing both the physical aspects of addiction and the underlying mental health challenges. Services provided are designed to offer robust support during the recovery process:
- Co-Occurring Mental Health & Addiction Treatment
- Individual, Family, and Group Therapy
- Intensive Outpatient Recovery Oriented Services for Substance Use Disorder
- Relapse Education
- Medical Evaluation and Referral
Detoxification and Crisis Services
Frontier Health – Turning Point also features a 16-bed medically monitored Detoxification Unit. This unit serves adults over the age of 18 who require safe and effective detoxification from drugs or alcohol. With 24/7 nursing care and close monitoring by medical professionals, individuals can self-refer for voluntary detox services. Furthermore, the facility’s Walk-In Center ensures that crisis services—including nursing assessment and evaluation by a Qualified Mobile Crisis Professional—are immediately available to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age groups does Turning Point serve?
A: The Walk-In Center and crisis services are available to children and adults ages 7 and above. The Detoxification Unit and the Magnolia Ridge residential program are for adults over the age of 18.
Q: Is the Magnolia Ridge Unit co-ed?
A: No, the Magnolia Ridge Unit is specifically a 48-bed residential rehab program serving males over the age of 18.
Q: Does Turning Point accept self-referrals for detox services?
A: Yes, individuals over the age of 18 may self-refer to the medically monitored detoxification unit.




