Our Mission
Terebinth Refuge is a Christ-centered shelter and safe home that brings hope, healing services, and freedom to sexually exploited and trafficked women.
Healing Care
As a shelter for hope and healing, Terebinth Refuge provides safe housing, longer-term transitional housing, and a variety of on-site services to help women attain their individual goals towards recovery and independence.
Four Areas of Care
BODY - Physical wellness (Safe Shelter and Transitional Housing, Registered Nurse, Health and Wellness programming)
MIND - Mental wellness (Mental Health & Chemical Dependency services, Trauma Therapies, Support Groups)
SOUL - Self-discovery (Employment readiness/social enterprise, education, independent life skills, recreation & leisure activities)
SPIRIT - Faith discovery (mentors, education, pastoral care, bible study) which is optional without requirement or force.
Philosophy
Terebinth Refuge is rooted in Christ-centered values as an organization. We provide a nurturing and accepting environment in which women can heal, rebuild their lives, and grow in their faith, if they choose. However, we do not require participation in faith-based programs as a condition of shelter or services. We value the uniqueness of each woman in her cultural, ethnic, and religious identity, and provide each woman with individual opportunities for self-advocacy and personal growth.
Core Values
Christ-centered
Holistic approach
Survivor leadership
Individual respect & dignity
Trauma-informed
Culturally informed
Responsible stewardship
Community partnerships
