About us
The R.E.F.U.G.E. (Resource Environment for Underprivileged Groups Enterprise) is a level 11 hands-off Mental Health Residential Facility for delinquent and at-risk youths ages 6-17. The goal of the R.E.F.U.G.E. is to offer a therapeutic environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of our clients.
The R.E.F.U.G.E. provides qualified personnel who will assist clients with issues of conflict resolution and other similar issues through communication rehabilitation.
The R.E.F.U.G.E. views the development of our facility as a means of providing clients with challenging behaviors suitable for community placement within a home environment. This home provides clients training to adapt and function in a small home-like setting.
The R.E.F.U.G.E. also provides a structured learning environment, emphasizing behavior management and alternatives to drug and alcohol use. Once successful in these settings, clients will be able transition into less restrictive community settings.
This program provides Rate Classification Level services and training for perspective. clients. Services will be provided utilizing a six bed licensed facility, designed to teach appropriate social, recreational, and self-care skills. The facility is located in Oakland, California, with adequate space to provide training and a more natural home environment.
In achieving our mission, The R.E.F.U.G.E. encompasses certain operating principles that are considered a wrap around program. The programs offered include:
Individual Counseling (MFTI/Therapist)
Group (MFTI/Psychologist)
Family Therapy(MFTI/Psychologist)
Case Management (B.A. Psychology)
Out Patient Psychiatric Services
Our Staff
Executive Director: Jason Henderson
Program Manager: Dorothy Henderson
Clinical Director: Thomas Joiner
Intake/Therapeutic Coordinator: Khea Gumbs
The goal of the R.E.F.U.G.E. is to offer a therapeutic environment that is conducive to meeting the needs of our clients.
