Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach, located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a faith-based mental health treatment center dedicated to helping women heal emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically through Christ-centered care. Founded in 1997, the organization has provided decades of compassionate support for women facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger issues, and relationship struggles. Through a combination of residential treatment, outpatient biblical counseling, and structured support groups, the program focuses on restoring emotional stability, spiritual growth, and long-term life transformation.
The Women’s Refuge offers a live-in residential treatment program for women ages eighteen and older, with program lengths ranging from two weeks to two years. Residents participate in a structured daily schedule that includes personal and group study, counseling, work activities, and spiritual development. In addition to residential care, the facility provides outpatient counseling services for individuals, marriages, and families, along with ongoing support groups focused on emotional healing, anger management, identity restoration, and trauma recovery. With a home-like environment and a mission centered on healing the whole person, Women’s Refuge of Vero Beach serves as a trusted mental health resource for women seeking lasting change rooted in faith and accountability.
Fantastic place. Staff couldn’t be better. I have learned so much and am gaining the tools and coping skills I need to maintain sobriety. Small groups. Very experienced therapists and a great c.e.o provide and foster an atmosphere that is conducive to achieving and maintaining sobriety.
I’ve had a really positive experience with the Decision Points group. The program is well-structured, meaningful, and focused on real-life situations, which has helped me learn a lot and feel more confident in the choices I make. The environment is always supportive and respectful, and everyone is encouraged to share at their own pace. Alexia and Morgan are outstanding facilitators. They’re patient, understanding, and genuinely care about everyone in the group. They make the sessions feel safe and welcoming, explain things clearly, and encourage open, honest conversations without any judgment. Because of their guidance, I’ve gained new insight, personal growth, and a stronger sense of direction. Anyone looking to improve their decision making and build healthier habits this is the group to be in. I’m grateful for the experience and everything I’ve learned here. RDA!
There’s nurse practitioner at this facility by the name of Marlene Jean. I wish I could give her zero stars but I’ll give her one for the sake of this review. She’s the most inconsiderate and argumentative person I ever met. From the first appointment when I was assigned to her she made it very clear she didn’t want to help me. I showed her my MRI results twice confirming that I have CSF leak, a compressed thecal sac, a bulging disk in my neck, bone spurs from my compressed sac and malchari. I explained to her I’ve had two lumbar puncture procedures which now causes me a lot of back pain. I asked her for a temporary handicap sticker due to all the pain and she denied me because she said my MRI doesn’t say I’m in pain like what??? She questioned me like I was in an interrogation room about MY OWN HEALTH. The absolute worst doctor do not recommend STAY AWAY FROM HER!