The Refuge, A Healing Place

Ocklawaha, Florida

14835 SE 85th Street
Ocklawaha, FL 32179

(352) 499-1966
3.7 (157 reviews)

About The Refuge, A Healing Place

Refuge, A Healing Place is a CARF accredited drug and alcohol rehab located in Ocklawaha, Florida. They provide treatment to adults of all genders who are struggling with co-occurring disorders and addiction. They offer LGBTQ inclusive treatment, military and first responders programs, and medication assisted treatment (MAT). They specialize in residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP) programs, detox services, and relapse prevention.

Some of the amenities here are volleyball, canoeing, yoga, hiking trails, and meditation trails. They also utilize holistic forms of therapy like equine therapy and art therapy.

What sticks out to me the most is the scenery and location at this facility. They are located on 94 acres in the mesmerizing and beautiful Ocala National Forest. This creates a tranquil, calm and private environment for you to begin your recovery journey. They provide a different approach, seeking to keep treatment thorough but also enjoyable by utilizing holistic therapies outdoors. Hiking and meditation trails help release endorphins and boost dopamine levels.

Equine therapy is both calming and enjoyable because you have the opportunity to spend time with horses. Horses are known to be highly intelligent animals and this helps you develop trust, boost self confidence, reduce anxiety and manage your emotions. Equine therapy consists of horseback riding, brushing, feeding, and help with grooming.

PTSD treatment is also available here and they use a variety of different psychotherapies to help you process and eventually identify the root cause of triggers, negative beliefs and behaviors as well as feelings. You will work with a therapist who will provide you with coping skills and techniques that can help you with problem solving and help you build back your confidence.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

24-hour clinical care in Florida is an essential part of treatment, particularly with medical detox. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe, and supervised detox provides around the clock access to medical professionals who can adminsiter proper medications and treatment to address these symptoms and step in should an emergency occur. This intensive clinical care will help curb the withdrawal effects, minimize substance dependence, and prepare you for the next step of treatment.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

elderly iconElderly program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • recreation iconRecreation room
  • weight iconGym
  • art iconArt activities
  • spa2 iconYoga studio
  • meditation iconMeditation room
  • massage iconMassage room
  • acupuncture iconAcupuncture room
  • pool iconSwimming pool
  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private-room iconPrivate rooms
  • music2 iconMusic room
  • volleyball iconVolleyball court

Shield icon Insurance

Our Policy: The Refuge, A Healing Place works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Heart icon Treatment

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Recreational therapy helps you recover from addiction by giving you structured activities that promote your physical health and mental well being. These activities could range from sports and fitness to creative arts and provide a constructive outlet for your emotions and stress.

art-brush iconCreative Arts Therapy

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

medical-detox iconExperiential Therapy

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 236042

NAATP

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 582

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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14835 SE 85th Street
Ocklawaha, FL 32179

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David Schweinhagen
1 month ago
1

You share your pain in large group settings and there is no healing just constant stories of new patients pain stories! Honey Lake Clinic is where you need to go! Very small councilor settings with many psychologist one on one meetings a week with God centered healing!

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, though it is very concerning to read. We strive to be a place of hope and solace a place where individualized, compassionate care is delivered in a manner that meets all identified needs. We would be incredibly grateful if you would reach out to us directly so that we can gather more information. Please email us at FeedBack@TheRefuge-AHealingPlace.com.
Allison Salter
2 months ago
4

Justyce DeGraw
2 months ago
4

i went here from early march to late april 2024 and it s taken me a while to truly process the experience. this place overwhelmed me. it has great therapy and good therapists. it helped me in some ways. it made me realize what i had been through was not normal and that lead me onto my path of healing. i also met the best friend i could have ever asked for here, so overall a good experience and im glad i went. beautiful scenery and good food, i think its a good place to heal and process your trauma. make sure you are ready for it though, it is rough getting used to at first.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave this feedback! Our priority is always to make a positive difference by offering treatment that results in lasting healing.
Tyler Ritch
2 months ago
5

Highest quality treatment facility I've been to. Truly a healing place.

Response from the owner2 months ago
We are so grateful for your feedback! Thank you! At The Refuge, our goal is to offer a place of respite where true healing can begin.
Sam Johnson
2 months ago
5

Julia Levy
2 months ago
1

Built next to a firing range. Most of the security cameras don t work, except the camera in the fire alarm in the cabins which you are told does not exist. My first day I was harassed by the IT guy reported it nothing was done.

Response from the owner2 months ago
We truly value your feedback, and we thank you for sharing your concerns. However, we are troubled by what we have read and feel that it is important for us to gather more details so that we can best understand the circumstances. Please consider reaching out to us by emailing FeedBack@TheRefuge-AHealingPlace.com so that we can speak directly.
Gracie Hatch
2 months ago
3

The Refuge was an overall very good place to do healing. Some of my concerns and grievances about male patients were not taken seriously which makes me concerned about younger vulnerable adults. However this place is beautiful and the process groups are set up in a way that really facilitates healing. The peer led groups are really amazing as well.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for your willingness to share this feedback.
Sadie
2 months ago
5

The Refuge program saved my life. When I came to the refuge, I was absolutely terrified and very in a closed off headspace, as I was still recovering from many traumatic occurrences. I was a resident in the Oakhouse program for 10 weeks, and this place worked so well for me. Krista, my therapist, made me feel heard and taught me how it's okay to feel my feelings, which for a person whom has ignored them for years, was a big change in my life. I had a lot of struggles here, I got baker acted for my mental saftey, and the staff welcomed me back with open arms. I also struggle with BPD and splitting episodes and everyone, the staff and the other residents were super supportive and did not shame someone for their lows. This program allowed me to work through my trauma and actually let me talk about it and process that it happened. Also allowing me to connect with my eating disorder and my body to finally change how I view eating and body thoughts. I loved the karaoke nights and the talent show, thr residents were always supportive of my talents which was very amazing as someone who is very weary of sharing whom I am. The only thing I could say is not the best of this program is the dietician. While Donna is an absolute sweet person and cares genuinely having a dietician that does not specialize in eating disorders was a little complicated. Would recommend the refuge program to anyone. The books at the end are so amazing and keeps me aligned when I need support after a low moment. This program, when you work it, is life changing. It did it for me.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for providing such positive feedback about our facility! We aspire to meet the highest standards of clinical care, and we'll continue to strive toward perfecting our life-changing programming.
Jennifer Allgaier
2 months ago
3

Upon entering it feels like a resort in the middle of the forest. The programming and therapy options are top knotch. The struggle I personally had was constantly having to advocate for myself which truly hindered my treatment plan, had this not been an issue, I would've had a different overall experience. This facility is also very mainstream just something to keep in mind. The experience is truly what you make it. If you come with minimal expectations and fully dive in and only worry about yourself while in treatment you will have an optimal experience. Make sure to dive into peer led groups and don't isolate during downtime.

Response from the owner2 months ago
We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts. Thank you.
Jules Ervin
2 months ago
3

Mikayla Brown
2 months ago
4

The place certainly isn t perfect but the program works if you work it. The campus is beautiful, the community is wonderful, and I received some of the best therapeutic care I ve ever had

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us! We want to be a place where life-changing care is delivered so that true healing can begin.
Rebecca Prange
2 months ago
4

This place is great if you put the work in. They touch upon all aspects of recovery. Heavy focus on group therapy and processing which is great if you are one to share. Most of the staff is great and really care. Of course there are a few bad nuts but don t let that deter you from checking it out.

Response from the owner2 months ago
It's so rewarding to read your comments. We strive to create a safe, respectful healing environment that promotes positive change. Thank you so much for your feedback!
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