Women's Refuge of Vero Beach - Vero Beach, Florida

Kathy Thompson

When I came to the Women's Refuge, I was at the end of my rope holding on for dear life. Through the Biblical counseling, support groups and the unconditional love demonstrated by the entire staff, I was able to receive healing from my past. I now live in freedom because I know my identity is in Christ. They saved my life. I have a hope that is found in Jesus Christ. This is a wonderful, safe place to experience healing.

Mayra Padron

A place where God modeled me a functional family, in the midst of my dysfunctional soul!

The first time, I stayed there only two weeks, but still, God's will was to free me from an unforgiving heart, getting rear of the old bitterness.

Six months after, I was looking forward to live there again, for the two weeks program, so I took it as a Spiritual Retreat.

It really was a special place to detach and feel Gods presence. Christ grace gave me the strength to come back home, standing on my two feet, to make strong but Godly decisions.

There is transformation through the word of God.

Kathleen Forelli

I attended the two week intensive at the Womens Refuge in Vero Beach. It was so much more than I could have asked for, absolutely life-changing! I think every woman should attend at least the two week intensive to be renewed and refreshed. Absolutely love this place and the women who work there!!
I noticed a couple of negative reviews that were posted, I just cannot see anything that those people said to be true! This place was full of love, with women who are passionate about helping you to get past any issues you may have. I felt completely safe there and I felt completely loved there! Please do not listen to any of those negative reviews, they are completely untrue.

Danielle Harding

These counselors weren’t considerate or empathetic towards my needs when I was there. I was still trying to find the right medications for me and the side
effects I was having were migraines and they still forced me to do everything. I was not allowed to lie down until it subsided. I was under way more stress in their program than I was back at home where I was struggling with my mental health. I was at my rock bottom. I was desperate for help and thought that structure paired with a loving, supportive faith filled environment would be the answer. There is structure, but they will try to take more of your money if you are late for anything. And they are far from what I consider loving and supportive Christian counselors at all. I cried more at this place and had more bad thoughts than I ever did. That says something about this place. Very disappointed with the experience. It was very traumatic for me altogether.

Suzete Santos

Thank God I wasn’t mislead by some negative reviews above and I felt God’s leading to go to the refuge.
I just finish the program the 15 day program and it was a blessing in my life. I thank God for the life of Donna, Dayane, Cheryl, and all the women who make this place possible. It is a safe place, a loving and peaceful environment for those who want to fight for their emotional and spiritual healing.
I would say don’t come if you are not serious about getting well, because only those who humble them selfs and take responssabilty for their healing will benefit from this place.
But that doesn’t mean the place, the counselors and the programs are not effective.
I totally recommend!!!

MaryAnn Rutter

A team of dedicated, trained, loving Christ-followers. I asked them about the negative review listed here, and they don't even know who the reviewer is, and they were never at the Refuge. That Google account may even be dubious, possibly connected with other slanderous reviews online.

Judy Fitzgerald

I was set free from controlling thoughts and sinful behavior because of the love and care I received from the Women's Refuge. I am a living example of what God did through this program. Whether 2 weeks or 3 months or more, it was worth giving up what "freedoms" I thought I had to enter and complete this program. I am FREE!

Chad Thomas

This ministry is the greatest blessing to those seeking meaningful life change. This is a serious counceling center not a day spa. If your ready for change in your life this is an awsome place to begin your journey. God is really good!!!!!!!!