Terebinth Refuge

The health and wellness program includes a registered nurse, mental health services, trauma therapies, support groups, independent life skills, recreation, and leisure activities.2024 highlights- 1 women attended drug treatment.- 18 women participated in horse therapeutic programming.- 18 women benefited from therapeutic dog interactions.- 18 residents engaged in learning various household independent living skills.- 18 residents received an assessment from our registered nurse and had access to medical care and mental health services.- 18 residents received education on health concerns and medication regimens.- 18 residents had opportunities to grow in their faith and spiritual lives.- 18 received in-house therapy and participated in therapeutic groups.in this year, we strengthened our skills and understanding of familial trafficking and satanic ritual abuse with expert national consultants facilitating trainings and with 1:1 consultation. We had several difficult residents coming out of these situations which affected the dynamics and numbers in the shelter. We are now better prepared to serve these clients. We had a loss of two key positions, the hope & healing manager and our psychologist/ therapist consultant. We were able to hire in both positions two very qualified and skilled people. Our aftercare programming was strengthened this year, and we saw great stability in those participating. We averaged 13 regular participants and about 6 who were intermittent.

Employment readiness teaches employment skills starting at the basics and advancing to resume building and mock interviews. From there, women work in the hope & healing store, giving them an opportunity to practice skills learned and strengthen their resumes. 5 women completed this program.

The transitional program is the fourth phase of programming. This is an opportunity for the women to live in a separate home with more independence, but still work with some staff and case management support. In this home, women are either working in the community or attending school, saving, and planning for full independence which is their next step. 4 women have left terebinth refuge into stable housing and employment. The purpose of the aftercare program is to provide collaborative support and programming to past residents of the organization and assist them toward sustainable independence. This is accomplished through mentorship, coaching, advocacy, and education. After care seeks to build on the past resident's strengths and skills turning survivors into survivor leaders. After care is a survivor led program and is assisted by the organization's staff and case management. 5 residents received aftercare services upon exiting the shelter program.the outreach program is to connect with organizations, collaborative partners, and community members to offer education and resources for victims of sex trafficking and or sexual exploitation, along with increasing community awareness of the issue. Presentations, classes and intentional relationship building are some of the ways this will be accomplished.