Reaching the Turning Point of Homelessness, Mental Health & Addiction with Michelle Perkins

What happens when someone reaches their turning point?

In this powerful episode of Urban Family Focus, co-host LaRita Shelby sits down with Michelle Perkins, founder of Turning Point, for a deeply personal conversation about homelessness, mental health, addiction, incarceration, recovery, and the power of rebuilding one's life.

Michelle's story is one of resilience and transformation. After an eight-year journey that included domestic violence, substance abuse, and incarceration, she made the decision to change the direction of her life. Through determination, recovery, and the support of people who made a meaningful impact along the way, Michelle discovered that her own experience could become a source of hope and support for others.

In 2009, she founded Turning Point in South Los Angeles, creating an organization focused on helping individuals Repair, Rebuild, and Restore their lives.

Michelle's journey offers an important reminder: a person's current circumstances do not have to define their future.

Sometimes the turning point begins with one decision, one person who believes in you, or one opportunity to begin again.

Join LaRita Shelby and Michelle Perkins for a conversation about moving from surviving to rebuilding—and discovering that the experiences that once seemed like the end of the story can become the foundation for a new one.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation and share it with someone who may need a reminder that turning points are possible.

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Rev. Jerrold Smith is a Life Coach, Addiction Counselor, and seasoned media professional dedicated to uplifting urban families through faith, wellness, and empowerment. As host of Urban Family Focus, Rev. Jerrold brings decades of experience in community leadership, marketing, and ministry to the mic—offering real conversations, expert insight, and inspiring stories that spark meaningful change. His mission is simple: to amplify voices that matter and build stronger, healthier communities—one episode at a time.

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