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Duncan's Refuge

​Fact Sheet   

1. Mission of the program

To provide hope and temporary shelter with the goal of supporting individuals  in order for them to break free from the cycle of poverty and homelessness by teaching them valuable life skills to achieve transition to permanent housing while remaining active in their recovery,


2. Facility
  • 1900 square feet 
  • 12 beds
  • 121 Water Street
  • Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
  • Estimated Opening Date:  February 1, 2021


3. Target Population
  • Men ages 18 and above
  • Men with substance abuse disorder experiencing homelessness
  • Individuals identifying as male



4. Support Services Provided
  • Peer Based Recovery Support
  • Identifying barriers to homelessness
  • Career counseling
  • Area Referrals
  • Problem solving
  • Skill building
  • Goal setting
  • Housing support


5. Contact Information

      Vickie Elder-Garufy, MS   --  Shelter Director
      121 Water Street
      Wilkes- Barre, PA 18702

      570-763-4073
New Roots
243 South Washington Street
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701
570-609-1500
 
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New Roots/Up Steps Program
38 Water Street - 2nd Floor
Wilkes-Barre, PA  18701
570-862-5133

​New Root/Duncan's Refuge
​121 Water Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
​570-763-4073

New  Roots
​81 South Church Street
​Hazleton, PA 18201
​570-455-7000

New Roots
232 Pine St
Tamaqua, PA 18252
(570) 810-2221

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