REZ REFUGE MINISTRIES

Rez Refuge is a team of young Indigenous people working directly with parents, youth, local school districts, and entities to create a collaborative community for members of the Fort Defiance community and surrounding areas. Initiated as an After School Program, Rez Refuge, opened its doors to the local youth as a safe place to hang out afterschool. During its evolution the organization began to introduce structured programming that incorporated holistic values along with the Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development. The team recognized the need for personal healing and development, from various social expectations and historical trauma amongst our youth. In creating these program activities, we were able to collaborate with partners focused in the behavior health field to establish expectations when assessing community youth and consistency. During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic the organization made the conscious decision to close our doors to local youth and community..

Also known as: Rez Refuge, Rez Refuge Ministries, Inc., Rez Refuge, Inc.

Primary location: Fort Defiance United States