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Refuge House seeks expanded shelter and trauma-focused services as domestic-violence need grows
Summary
Refuge House, the certified domestic violence services provider for Leon and surrounding counties, told commissioners its shelter and transitional housing are operating at capacity and announced plans to expand with a new, trauma-informed multi-generational facility; the presentation requested ongoing county support as planning continues.
Refuge House, the certified domestic and sexual violence services provider for Leon County and seven surrounding counties, told the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday that demand for emergency shelter is rising and the nonprofit is planning a major expansion.
Emily Mitchum, executive director of Refuge House, said the organization has provided domestic-violence services in the community for more than 45 years and is seeing an increase in the number and complexity of cases. Mitchum said the current emergency shelter has about 23 beds…
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