Professional Counseling
A diverse, multicultural team of psychologists, counselors, and social workers offering trauma-informed care for depression, anxiety, grief, abuse, and family needs.
Faith-based counseling in North Philadelphia
Hope and healing for the heart of the city.
The Place of Refuge provides professional, trauma-informed, culturally-relevant counseling to the neighborhoods of Philadelphia's inner city — serving those in need regardless of the ability to pay.
Who we are
A refuge for the hurting
A pioneering faith-based nonprofit behavioral health center, bringing professional care and compassion to individuals, families, and communities affected by trauma.
Training & Equipping
We equip local pastors, caregivers, and lay leaders with training, support groups, seminars, and a lay-counseling program to help the hurting in their communities.
Care for Everyone
We serve regardless of the ability to pay. We accept Pennsylvania HealthChoices Medicaid plans and offer a sliding scale for out-of-network clients.
Our mission
Offering hope and healing to Philadelphia's neighborhoods
In North Philadelphia, more than 40% of residents live at or below the poverty level, facing violence, chronic stress, and trauma with few places to turn. Community services are stretched thin, and none specialize in trauma treatment.
The Place of Refuge exists to fill that gap — providing professional, culturally-sensitive, community-based mental health services, and partnering with local leaders to build a stronger, healthier city.
- 1999Serving Philadelphia since incorporation
- 20+ yrsOf trauma-informed counseling experience
- AllWelcomed, regardless of ability to pay
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Your support brings hope and healing
Your gift helps us provide professional, faith-based counseling to hurting people in North Philadelphia — regardless of their ability to pay.