About
Warrior Refuge

At Warrior Refuge, we believe that healing from trauma is not just possible—it’s a courageous journey that no one should walk alone. Founded by Amanda Barrett, a Life Coach and Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate of Walden University, Warrior Refuge is built on the values of integrity, compassion, and resilience. With specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for over two years, Amanda brings both professional expertise and a deep personal commitment to guiding individuals through recovery.

We proudly serve veterans, active military, first responders, police officers, and all individuals impacted by trauma, recognizing the unique burdens they carry in service to others. Warrior Refuge was created to provide a safe haven—one where strength is honored, stories are heard, and recovery is fostered with respect and dignity.

At Warrior Refuge, we believe that every veteran & first responder can find strength, purpose, and hope in their journey beyond their service. We are dedicated to empowering them to redefine their futures and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

Our Mission

Our Beliefs

We believe in meeting every client where they are, walking alongside them at their pace.

We believe in the power of evidence-based practices, like EMDR, to help release the weight of traumatic experiences.

We believe that resilience is already within you, and our role is to help uncover it.

We believe that recovery is not about perfection, but about progress, empowerment, and reclaiming your life.

Our Vision

Providing a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for healing.

Honoring the courage of those who protect and serve by equipping them with tools to process trauma and build resilience.

Walking the recovery journey side by side, fostering hope, growth, and lasting change.

Our Founder

Amanda Barrett, MS.,APC.

Warrior Refuge Georgia started at a kitchen table.

Amanda Barrett spent years working alongside veterans, service members and first responders in mental health and military healthcare. Over and over she saw the same thing: the people who carried the heaviest loads were often the most alone, and their families felt it too.

At 37, she enlisted in the Army as a combat medic. Shipping out meant six months away from her five children, the hardest thing she has ever done. It also showed her what holds a family together through service: constant connection, people who show up, and a seat at the table.

That is why our motto is Breaking Bread Breaks Barriers. When people share a meal, walls come down. Warrior Refuge Georgia exists to make sure no veteran, service member, first responder or family goes without food, help or community.

Amanda founded Warrior Refuge Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to start a local movement. Neighbors serving neighbors. Families feeding families. Warriors who never have to stand alone.

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