Our Mission

Lives affected by addiction, changing through Christ.

Our Vision

Changing lives of the addicted and those surrounding them through discipleship.

Our Purpose

“The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free.” Luke 4:18 NLT

Our Story

“Founded in 1999 as a simple residential ministry in rural Vinton County, Ohio, The Refuge continues to grow and expand to serve not only the 75+ men and women in our 4 locations across central Ohio, but their families, churches and communities as well. 

The residential ministry has had the honor of helping more than 5,000 men and women enter a brand new life - free from addiction and on their way to becoming better citizens, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers. 

The Refuge has seen tremendous growth as a hub of discipleship and transformation, and we trust God to continue to use us to “...bring Good News to the poor...to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free…”