Transitional Housing/shelter | The Refuge

No cost, faith based residential ministry for men wanting to overcome addiction. Ministry is 13 months long. First phase includes counseling and small groups to cultivate a relationship with god and one's self. Second phase provides work training program followed by a third launch phase to develop a plan for moving forward living responsibly with God.

Data provided by

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Physical Address

Hours

As arranged

Application process

Prescreen application available at TheRefugeOhio.org, or call 614-991-0131 to start the intake process. Walk-in for orientation process also available Mondays at 10 am at Veritas Church - West, 12 S. Terrace Ave., Columbus, OH.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Men age 18 and up with no open or active warrants. Probation/parole must be phone reporting only. No scheduled or upcoming criminal court dates. No one sentenced "in lieu of" incarceration. No registered sex offenders due to good neighbor agreements. No prescription medications deemed "mood altering". Must be able to work 40 hours a week and stand for up to 8 hours. Cannot be on disability.

Service area

Franklin County, Ohio

Agency info

The Refuge

Residential sober home for men.