Success Stories
"Trust the process. God has your back. This is the best thing I’ve done with my life."
"There is so much unconditional love that I haven’t experienced in any other area of my life."
"Relying on God more since he’s already created this restoration."
"There is hope. God loves them. Anything is possible if you just trust…"
Our Mission
Lives affected by addiction,
changing through Christ.
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 Vision
Changing lives of the addicted and those surrounding them through discipleship.
The Refuge 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. There is absolutely no cost and no insurance needed to be a part of our ministry.
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…”
Latest Events
List of Events
Lancaster Orientation
Join us every Thursday for our Lancaster Orientation.
Columbus Orientation
Join us every Monday for our Columbus Orientation.
Lancaster Orientation
Join us every Thursday for our Lancaster Orientation.
Columbus Orientation
Join us every Monday for our Columbus Orientation.
Lancaster Orientation
Join us every Thursday for our Lancaster Orientation.
The Refuge 20 Years Of Miracles
On September 8, 2019, The Refuge will celebrate our 20th anniversary. We want every man and woman who has had their lives transformed at The Refuge to be there. Do you know someone who has gone through The Refuge? Let them know about it! This year's event will be held at the Columbus Renaissance Downtown Hotel, and it's going to be our biggest Fundraising Gala ever. You can find more information at TheRefugeOhio.org/20Years Want to be a part of the…
