You are not alone

The path through trials does not have to be walked in isolation.

We all faces trials in our lives at some point or another. 

You are not alone…and we are here to come alongside you with tools and resources to help you work through and heal from challenges and new phases of life.

Whether you are struggling spiritually, emotionally or financially; in your family, marriage, personal or professional relationships, don’t go at it alone.

Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis

If you are in danger of hurting yourself or someone else, please call: 

911 - Emergency

988 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

1-800-273-8255 - Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

HELP IS AVAILABLE. SPEAK TO SOMEONE TODAY.

Counseling

Our Pastors care. They are trained and experienced to provide spiritual care by spending time with you, to hear your story and provide biblical advice.

But we know there are times when a licensed clinical counselor would be better equipped to help.

Set up a time to speak with one of our Pastors today or get connected with a carefully screened professional Christian Counselor.

Talk to a Pastor

Getting Married?

Preparing for a strong and passionate marriage is one of the most important things you’ll ever do.

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) can help you prepare for lifelong love like never before.

Seven, half-hour meetings with trained facilitators from The Refinery Christian Church for $100.

For details, contact Kenny Koger: kenny.koger@therefinerycc.com.

Community Resources

Homelessness

IHELP - INTERFAITH HOMELESS EMERGENCY LODGING PROGRAM

I-HELP is a unique, cost effective program that uses what churches have in abundance (space, volunteers, the desire to help the stranger) to provide overnight emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness and case management to help them move from crisis to stability. I-HELP currently operates in Mesa, Surprise, and the Southwest Valley, including Avondale and Goodyear (The Refinery Christian Church is a participating location). Click here for intake hours and locations. 

Homeless Youth Connection

https://hycaz.org/resources/

HYC partners with high schools in Maricopa County and Coconino County to provide basic needs and educational resources to students in transition at no cost to the student, school, or district.

Hunger

West Valley Mobile Food Bank

https://www.allfaithcsaz.com

https://www.firstfoodbank.org (St. Mary's Food Alliance)

The Refinery Christian Church partners with AllFaith Community Services, St. Mary’s Food Alliance, and Lighthouse Fellowship to provide food boxes to families in our community on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at Lighthouse Fellowship 3015 N. 195th Ave (Jackrabbit/Thomas) 8am to 10am. Food boxes include everything from cold goods like meat, cheese, and milk, to canned food, pasta, rice, vegetables, fruit, hygiene items, and more. All are welcome! Distribution for Thanksgiving will be on Wednesday, November 23rd. Questions, contact Kenny Koger: kenny.koger@therefinerycc.com.

Grief & Loss

GriefShare

https://www.griefshare.org/

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Find a GriefShare support group or event near you. Visit or join a group at any time. And attend as many meetings as you like.

Addiction

Celebrate Recovery

https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 Step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling our life.

Divorce

DivorceCare

https://www.divorcecare.org/

DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 13-week, video-based series.

City and County Social Services

City of Avondale Family Services

https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-family-services/family-services/community-action-program

The mission of the Family Services division is to provide a variety of human services that educate, support and strengthen our community. Programs are in place to meet the needs of the community in the West Valley, and promote independence and self-sufficiency to individuals and families in need.

City of Buckeye Utility Assistance

https://www.buckeyeaz.gov/community/residents/utility-billing-customer-service/payment-assistance-program

Buckeye’s Social Services Program partners with Maricopa County Community Action Program (CAP), to help residents during unexpected financial challenges. 

City of Goodyear - GoodyearCares

www.goodyearaz.gov/help

Resource for Goodyear residents to get help in tough times. Residents can get referrals for vital services like help with utility bills, rent or mortgage, getting food on the table, income tax preparation and special programs for veterans or people with disabilities.

City of Surprise Resource Center

https://surpriseaz.gov/411/Surprise-Resource-Center

A one-stop shop for veteran, disability and social services offering Surprise residents connections to services that include everything from rent and utility assistance to employment support to food and nutrition resources.

Maricopa County Community Services

https://www.maricopa.gov/5682/Community-Action-Program-Offices

The Community Services Division works closely with local governments and community-based partners to help provide essential utility and rental assistance. 

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