Mission
THE REFUGE CENTER EXISTS TO OFFER EXCELLENT, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL IMPACT ON COMMUNITIES. IN CARRYING OUT THIS MISSION, THE STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN SYSTEMIC, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND TO MAKE EXCELLENT, LIFE-SAVING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE TO ALL, THROUGH AN INCOME-BASED SLIDING-FEE SCALE. THE REFUGE CENTER INDEED OFFERS "REFUGE" BY PROVIDING A PLACE THAT OFFERS SUPPORT, CONNECTION, HOPE, AND HEALING TO CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CRISIS, LOSS, AND SUFFERING. AS AN "EMOTIONAL FIRST RESPONDER," THE REFUGE CENTER ALWAYS HAS A SIGNIFICANT DEMAND FOR LIFE- SAVING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH COUNSELING AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE. IN THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE REFUGE CENTER SERVED 4,247 CLIENTS FROM 18+ COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE THROUGH 41,498 LIFE-CHANGING COUNSELING SESSIONS ON THE INCOME- BASED SLIDING SCALE FEE STRUCTURE. 86% OF REFUG