First Refuge Food Pantry is a “Choice Pantry” This method provides the client an opportunity to choose foods based upon their dietary needs as well as the convenience of choosing items that will supplement what they already have at home. Pantry Hours are: Mondays: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Thursdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Health Services offered at First Refuge Ministires include: Medical Clinic, Chirporactic Clinic, Dental Clinic, RX Relief Program, and many other health services.
In order to access all of these Health Services you must meet the following requirements: Come into the office, fill out all the paper work, and have required documentation in hard before an appointment will be scheduled, Must live in Denton County for Dental Clinic, Have no personal insurance or a high deductible such as $5,000. or more, Have Medicaid or Chips and be unable to find health care provider who accepts these insurances, MUST have an appointment.
Once in you will need to provide the following documentation: Proof of income: last pay stub, SSI eligibility letter, etc., Proof of residency: lease, mortgage coupon, or a current utility bill in your name, Driver's license or picture ID, Proof that children reside in your household: birth certificate, Medicaid cards, report cards/current school records, or immunization records
Counseling services will be based on a relationship characterized by trust and respect. The counselor and client will work together to identify goals for counseling and to move toward meeting those goals.
****First Refuge Ministries charges a $10.00 gratuity for all medical visits. If the client is able we request that you make a larger donation. Services will be provided regardless of ability to pay minimum donation. The patient is responsible for laboratory tests and testing supply fees.