Starting Point Inc

If you are looking for a safe place to recover from any addiction, welcome home. you will find kind, understanding, compassionate people who have been there. There are lectures, groups, meetings etc. It changed my whole perspective on the past in a positive way after attending Vince,s group. There is so much more here. Highly recommend for those who want to recover. more

I accidentally came across Starting Point looking for a support group. I benefited a lot from the Wednesday lectures, and since then also from the other group meetings taking place there.\r \r I have found the environment to be friendly, supportive, relaxing, and safe. I am grateful for the variety of offerings and glad that Starting Point has been able to grow since I first found it! more

Wonderful organization! I can't say enough about how they helped me and my family over the years. They have warm and caring therapists and also offer free lectures to help the members of the community. I have only the best feedback for this organization and its staff! more

I have had dealings with The Starting Point since it's inception and been associated with it's founder since 1983.\r The Starting Point has helped thousands of people, including myself over the years and continues to be a beacon for those seeking guidance and counsel. Here they deal with individuals and families with all kinds of addictions and issues. And they do this without regard for one's income level. They will work with those in need of help. \r The Starting Point supports and is supported by Alanon and all of the 12-step fellowships under it's umbrella. \r It would be hard for me imagine the South Jersey - Southeastern Pennsylvania area without this wonderful oasis for those in need. more

At the recommendation of my therapist, I started attending Vince's Wednesday night lectures. Though I would not have characterizes myself as an "addict" before attending the lectures, I soon realized that the 12 steps that Vince advocates are applicable to anyone. His message is positive and encouraging. I also started attending the meditation sessions after Vince's lectures and have found them uplifting and inspiring. And Starting Point also hosts the Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center on Sunday mornings. Spiritual Director Margaret Palagye is a joy to be around and listen to. I never leave the service empty. more

For anyone who wants to take advantage, help is there for you at The Starting Point. I have seen a wonderful and caring therapist there over the past several years. She has been insightful; and she has helped me have my own insights. She has guided me on the path toward growth and wellbeing. Yes, much of the work must come from within ourselves; but with the right guidance, we can learn the necessary tools to grow within, if we are willing to do that hard work which allows us to do so. My therapist taught me how to do that inner work. I never thought I'd pull out of my severe depression; I never thought I'd feel good about myself again. Today, any depression is infrequent, short-lived, and manageable; and I now believe in myself again. I don't feel I would be able to maintain my wellbeing as well as I have, if it hadn't been for the help of my therapist at Starting Point. For this, I will be forever grateful to Anna Marie Hrivnak.\r \r Starting Point also offers amazing free lec more

The Starting Point is a spirituality-based (not religious) place where people of any age can find healing for the physical, emotional and spiritual. \r \r Starting Point and Vince provide a service and benefit to the entire community and have been doing this for more than 25 years -One Day at a Time..\r \r The free weekly presentations are always motivating, and it offers meeting spaces for 12 Step Recovery and support. I've even taken yoga classes there.\r \r It is a place of caring and healing like no other place I've ever \r experienced; it is the heart of a community with invisible borders.\r \r Just read "Stood Up" and it got me to thinking: many who come to Starting Point are under a lot of stress. Sometimes when I am dealing with a lot of extra stress, I might get things mixed up or forget to follow up. In the 11 years that I have been coming to Starting Point I have always seen the people there to be caring, kind and concerned with the well-being of others. more

I have frequented Starting Point for several years listening to Vince's Wednesday Night lectures. He leads the lectures which are compassionate,informative, and with humanity. For over a year, I have seen a very experienced and insightful therapist there which has changed my life in such a postive manner. I would recommend Starting Point wholeheartedly!! more

When I called to make an appointment I should have gone with my gut and just hung up the phone right away. First off, the lady that answered the phone was treating me as if she had absolutely no time for me at all. Every one of my questions was answered with go look on our website. Then I asked to set up an interview appointment and she could hardly take the time to do that for me.\r On the day of my appointment, I showed up 10 minutes early - it was the day after Thanksgiving. When I got in there, a man dressed in a Rutgers sweatshirt asked why I was there. I explained that I had an appointment, was told to come at that time and bring my $25. His reply, "Sounds like this place. Have a seat." So I sat... and sat... and sat. At one point he said, "Looks like you have been stood up." Then his appointment arrived and he disappeared with them and left me alone in the waiting room. By 10:25 with no one around and my anger rising, I walked out. And I never even received a phone ca more