Women of Value Inc: House of Refuge
A safe, structured, and compassionate environment for women in recovery.
Mission Statement
House of Refuge is dedicated to empowering women affected by substance use disorders by providing a safe, structured, and compassionate residential environment where healing, transformation, and long-term recovery are possible. Through evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and holistic support, we partner with each woman to reclaim her dignity, rebuild her identity, and restore her pathway to independence.
Vision Statement
We envision a world where every woman, regardless of her history or hardships, has access to equitable, respectful, and empowering recovery services that honor her voice, support her healing, and strengthen her role within family and community. Women of Value strives to be a beacon of hope and a model of excellence in trauma-informed residential recovery programming for women.
Our Core Values
Dignity and Respect
Every resident is treated with unconditional respect and compassion, rejecting stigma and affirming the worth of each woman.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Trauma-informed principles are embedded in all aspects of service delivery, including communication, discipline, and environment design.
Empowerment and Self-Determination
Services are collaborative, strengths-based, and designed to elevate resident voice, choice, and ownership of their future.
Accountability and Integrity
High standards of ethical, clinical, and operational integrity guide all actions, ensuring transparency and responsibility.
Cultural Humility and Inclusivity
Diversity in all forms is respected and celebrated, with practices designed to dismantle systemic inequities.
Safety and Wellness
Physical, emotional, and psychological safety are prioritized through strong policies, boundaries, and risk management.
Collaboration and Community Engagement
Partnerships with families, service providers, justice systems, and communities are key to lasting recovery.
Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care
Commitment to recovery models that provide structure, support, and pathways to long-term healing.
Program Overview
House of Refuge is a trauma-informed, clinically managed residential program in Delaware for adult women with substance use disorders.
- Operates under ASAM Level 3.1 care guidelines.
- Licensed by the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH).
- Combines structured living with therapeutic services to address root causes of addiction.
- 24/7 supervision
- 10 hours per week of therapeutic services
- Daily structure & self-care
- Peer support & alumni facilitators
- Skills training & relapse prevention
- Transitional housing linkages
Our Program Features
24/7 On-Site Supervision
Round-the-clock support to ensure safety, accountability, and peace of mind.
Peer Mentorship & Support
Guidance and encouragement from those who have walked a similar journey.
Individualized Treatment Planning
Personalized care plans tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
Program Outcomes
Sustained Sobriety & Relapse Prevention
Participants gain tools to maintain long-term recovery.
Family Reunification
Support for rebuilding healthy relationships and reconnecting with loved ones.
Stable Housing Transition
Pathways to permanent housing after completing the program.
Increased Confidence & Independence
Empowerment to make informed decisions and lead fulfilling lives.