Turning Leaf Behavioral Health Services

About Us

Mission Statement

At Turning Leaf Behavioral Health Services, our mission is to enrich the quality of life of the individuals that we serve through rehabilitative and therapeutic services in overcoming their barriers to living as productively and independently as can be realistically expected.

Turning Leaf is a CARF-Accredited behavioral health treatment provider supporting adults within a continuum of residential programs that are outcome-driven and community based. Our treatment programs are designed to provide person-centered support to individuals in their recovery or stabilization as they progress towards an individually-appropriate amount of support. Our continuum includes CARF-Accredited Residential Treatment, Community Housing, Day Treatment and Community Integration programs.

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Core Values

We hold sacred:

An uncompromising commitment to the physical and emotional health and well-being of the clients that we serve

Dedication to having a creative and productive impact on the lives of the clients that we serve.

Ultimate respect for the uniqueness of the individual.

Empowering our employees to use their creativity and skills to deliver the best services to our clients in the most dignified manner.

We embrace the highest standards of honesty, ethical behavior, and exemplary moral character in dealing with all stakeholders

Our Residents
Family Members
Case Managers

Guardians
Placing Agencies

Employees
Our Community

Meet Our Leadership Team

Sami W. Al Jallad, MPA

Executive Director

I have the unique perspective of having been involved with Turning Leaf since my parents began this family company in 1995. Since then, I have held almost every position within the organization including that of Direct Care Staff, Facilities Supervisor, Financial Services Manager and Director of Operations.

Since 2003, I have had the privilege of being Turning Leaf’s Executive Director. I am a proud Michigan State Spartan, attending Michigan State’s Eli Broad’s College of Business and later; earning an MPA with a Health Care Administration concentration from the University of Michigan – Flint. Being able to serve our employees and consumers in a way that holistically improves their lives has been a humbling experience and one that I would not trade. In my spare time I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife and three sons; our families and friends. Occasionally, I enjoy skiing, playing tennis, golfing, boating, and camping.

Destiny Al Jallad, MA

Interim Chief Operating Officer

I joined the Turning Leaf Team in December 2011. I am originally from Flint; a city close to my heart and which shaped who I am today. I moved to East Lansing to attend Michigan State University and have remained in the Lansing area ever since. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from MSU and went on to work for the State of Michigan as a Children’s Protective Services Specialist. After gaining valuable experience working with children and families and family/probate court, I decided to pursue a Master’s Degree in School and Community Psychology from Wayne State University. I worked as a School Psychologist for several years prior to joining my husband, Sami at Turning Leaf. The decision to work together and combine our passions is one that I will never regret. Every day, I enjoy working with others to assist our consumers in making meaningful change in their lives. However large or small, we celebrate every victory here at Turning Leaf.