refuge

(noun) a safe place. Synonyms: safety. Example: "He ran to safety."

(noun) something or someone turned to for assistance or security. Synonyms: recourse, resort. Examples: "His only recourse was the police." "Took refuge in lying."

(noun) a shelter from danger or hardship. Synonyms: sanctuary, asylum.

(noun) act of turning to for assistance. Synonyms: recourse, resort. Examples: "Have recourse to the courts." "An appeal to his uncle was his last resort."