Admissions: Requirements, Application and FAQ

1. Women must be 18 years of age or older. If previously addicted, she must have successfully completed a minimum of six months in a drug or alcohol rehab program.
2. She must be willing to stay at least two weeks, but she may continue, if accepted, up to two years, which would include the internship program.
3. She must follow the guidelines of the program and participate fully. She must have a willingness to learn and a teachable spirit.
4. She may work at a job or attend school during the week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If she does not work at a job or attend school, she must be willing and able to volunteer four hours per day at the Women's Refuge (two hours if she is in the two-week Come and See program).
5. She must be able to contribute $600 per month toward her room and board.
6. A physical examination (AIDS, hepatitis, and drug testing) is required prior to admission. She must have her medical records sent to the Women’s Refuge.
7. She must attend a local church every Sunday.
8. She must be physically able to do outside yard work and 30 minutes daily exercise.
9. She must desire to improve.
10. She must have three references other than her family.

In order to process your application, Please do one of the following:

1. Fax the completed application to 772-770-2779 or

2. Mail it to: Women's Refuge of Vero Beach, P.O. Box 1484, Vero Beach, Florida 32961 or

3. Via computer, email the PDF file to womensrefugevb@att.net

NOTE: Include a photo of yourself when sending your application.

Staff will review the application and contact the applicant via phone to make an appointment for the interview. After the interview, the staff will make a decision whether the applicant is appropriate for this program at this time. The Women's Refuge reserves the right to deny any applicant entrance to the program.

$600 towards the first month is payable upon admission to the three-month program. $300 is payable upon admission to the two-week program.