“Give Us Back Our Home” Woman Protests Turning Point ‘Closure’

On Friday morning, a lone protester stood in Constitution Park, Castries, to voice her concerns about what she says is the closure of the Turning Point rehabilitation center. As a recovering alcoholic and employee of the facility she says she is expressing her frustration and appealing for immediate government intervention to restore operations at the center. She chose to not provide St. Lucia Times with her name.  “This is not political,” she stated. “My job is on the line. My workplace is closed, and I need answers. Turning Point was once the only rehabilitation center in the Caribbean, helping people like me who were struggling with addiction.” The protestor shared her personal story, explaining how Turning Point had helped her overcome alcoholism and later provided her with employment. “I don’t have the qualifications or education, but I’ve been able to give back by helping others who need support,” she said, visibly emotional. She criticised the neglect of the facility, calling on the Ministry of Health and the government to take action. “Renovate our place and give us back our home,” she urged, referencing the state of the center.  “Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean need Turning Point,” the protestor added....