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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
We accept most major insurances (covered under out-of-network benefits). As a non-profit, we offer a self-pay discount for those who are uninsured or with insurance that does not cover our program.
Honey Lake Clinic
Honey Lake Clinic
About Honey Lake Clinic
Honey Lake Clinic is a residential treatment center specializing in primary and co-occurring mental health, behavioral health, and substance use disorders, offering deeply personalized care rooted in both clinical excellence and Christian faith. Treatment programs typically span 30 to 90 days of residential care, giving clients the time and space needed for genuine, sustainable healing.
Integrate Evidence-Based and Faith-Based Healing
At Honey Lake Clinic, healing happens at the intersection of trusted science and deep spiritual care. Every client receives care from a board-certified Christian psychiatrist, licensed therapist, medical, wellness, and spiritual care professionals. Each treatment plan is thoughtfully customized to the client, addressing the emotional, psychological, relational, and spiritual dimensions of healing. This blend helps clients understand what is happening inside them and gives them tools meaningful change.
Heal in a Setting Designed for Restoration
Set on over 450 acres of pristine Florida landscape, Honey Lake’s resort-style campus is designed to regulate nervous systems, restore balance, and recharge depleted reserves. The natural environment encourages healing, whether walking along the water, connecting with therapy horses, or finding quiet moments of reflection. Amenities for active wellness and deep rest include a fitness center and personal trainer, pool, sauna and hot tub, pickleball, kayaks, massage therapy, and outdoor spaces for meditation and prayer.
Stay Supported Long After Residential Care
Recovery doesn’t end when treatment ends. Honey Lake creates a personalized aftercare plan for each client, so they leave the clinic with clarity, structure, and steady support for the next season of life. Ongoing follow-up can include therapy, multiple weekly video groups, check-ins, and faith-centered encouragement such as devotions and pastoral care. Honey Lake helps clients protect their progress, recognize warning signs early, and move forward with confidence.
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Equine Therapy
Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Spiritual Emphasis
Addiction Recovery
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
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Meet Your Care Team

Karl Benzio
Founder and Chief Psychiatric Officer
M.D.

Timothy R. Jennings
Medical Director, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
MD, DLFAPA

Dr. Michael Zoda
Clinical Director
Ph.D.

Dr. Tricia Smith
Adult Clinical Director
Ed.D.

Dawn Rettig
Wellness Director

Dr. James L. Johnson
Chief Officer of Spiritual Development
Doctor of Ministry

Elizabeth Braswell Fulford
Senior Medical Officer
ARNP
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Christian
Through surrender and commitment to Christ, patients refocus the efforts and source of their recovery with clinical and spiritual care.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Who We Treat
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Treatment Services
Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for alcohol use.
Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for opioid use.
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Prescribes Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder
The provider prescribes medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for alcohol use.
Approaches
Christian
Through surrender and commitment to Christ, patients refocus the efforts and source of their recovery with clinical and spiritual care.
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Individual Treatment
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Spiritual Emphasis
Spirituality connects patients to a higher power and helps strengthen their recovery, hope, and compliance with other treatment modalities.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Equine Therapy
Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Burnout
Burnout entails mental and physical exhaustion, and leads to a severe lack of fulfillment. This condition is often caused by overwork.
Chronic Pain Management
Long-term physical pain can have an affect on mental health. Without support, it can also impact your daily life and even lead to addiction.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Religion-Based Track
Patients can join faith-based recovery tracks to approach recovery with others in their faith, healing in a like-minded group with similar goals.
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Activities
Off-Site Activities
Smoking and Vaping Policy
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