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The Refuge A Healing Place

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Substance Use and Mental Health

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.

Residential

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.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.

The Refuge, a Healing Place (The Refuge) provides residential and day treatment for addiction, mental health, and trauma/PTSD. They’re on 90+ acres and treat co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-harm, and process addictions. Their treatment focuses on the client’s needs, the 12 Steps, trauma recovery, and aftercare.

Expert Staff, Evidence-Based Therapies

The Refuge employs a range of staff with experience and compassion. Their team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, nurses, therapists, and counselors. Clients have weekly individual therapy and multiple group therapies each week. The Refuge’s therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), 12 Step meetings, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), interpersonal therapy, exposure therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Comprehensive Treatment Programs

The Refuge treats addiction, starting with medically monitored detox and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as needed. Clients begin therapy as soon as they feel able. The Refuge offers treatment for substance and alcohol addictions and process addictions. Along with addiction, The Refuge treats primary or co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and self-harm. Clients seeking eating disorder recovery reside in the Oak House, which houses 16 residents at a time.

Peace And Privacy

The Refuge offers an inclusive environment for pregnant women and LGBTQ+ clients. Clients live with a roommate in a cozy cabin on The Refuge’s property. Treatment buildings and clinical buildings offer comfortable spaces to receive treatment. When not in therapy or 12-Step meetings, clients can enjoy trauma-informed yoga, art therapy, creative expression, a ropes course, journaling, horseback riding, walking meditative trails, and winding through a labyrinth.

Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Equine Therapy

  • Nature Lovers

  • On-site Medical Detox

  • Master's Level Therapists

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
14835 SE 85th Street Rd Ocklawaha, FL 32179 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

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.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
45 days
Founded in 2003
23 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Codependency +14 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +9 More
The Refuge A Healing Place logo

(877) 714-1420

Part of the Acadia Healthcare network.
Testimonial
The Refuge truly is just that – a safe hideaway nestled in the lush Ocala National Forest where miracles happen every day. Literally. Anyone struggling to conquer their demons can leave here on a path toward healing IF they’re willing to be honest, “do the work,” and continue their recovery beyond the program.
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Not Accepted
Not Accepted
Cigna
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
MultiPlan
ComPsych
Bright Health
Provider's Policy: Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
(877) 714-1420
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

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If you are not using insurance, the pricing listed below is an estimate of the cash pay rate.
45 days
$39,000/45 days
(877) 714-1420
Trauma And PTSD Recovery
Trauma And PTSD Recovery
The Refuge provides trauma-informed care for clients who’ve experienced abuse, rape, mass shootings, active combat, workplace trauma, and much more. They use evidence-based therapies like EMDR to help clients safely address and process trauma, focusing on long-term recovery. Clients can also enjoy outdoor activities and experiential therapies for a holistic experience.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Eating Disorder Treatment
The Refuge treats eating disorders like anorexia, binge-eating disorder, bulimia, and orthorexia. Their residential treatment building, Oak House, welcomes 8 clients at a time in their eating disorder program. Clients receive meal support and supervision, nutritional counseling and education, and attend a culinary program. Registered dieticians and The Refuge’s physician oversees and guides each aspect of eating disorder treatment.
Addiction And Dual Diagnosis
Addiction And Dual Diagnosis
The Refuge treats substance use disorders and dual diagnoses using trauma-informed, personalized care. They provide psychoeducation on addiction, relapse prevention awareness, and 12-step treatment, with meetings held on-site and in other local facilities. The Refuge offers medically monitored detox for those who need it, with medication-assisted treatment (MAT). They additionally treat co-occurring disorders, like depression and addiction, or an eating disorder and anxiety, among many others.
Multiple Levels of Care
Multiple Levels of Care
The Refuge provides residential treatment with a detox component (for addiction, trauma/PTSD, and eating disorders), day treatment (partial hospitalization), and aftercare services. Their day treatment has day and evening courses, each with 6 hours of programming 7 days a week. Their day treatment also offers TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) for treatment-resistant depression. Alumnus meet regularly for dinners, weekly meetings, and speaker events.

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CARF Accredited

CARF Accredited

Licensed

Licensed

NAATP Member

NAATP Member

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Peter Pennington

Peter Pennington

Chief Executive Officer

Latarsha Carter - Robinson

Latarsha Carter - Robinson

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

APRN

Margarette Pierre Louis

Margarette Pierre Louis

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Medical

APRN

Dr. Carol Burrell-Jackson

Dr. Carol Burrell-Jackson

Therapist

MSW, PH.D., LCSW

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

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.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Trauma

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
Women
Young Adults

Young Adults

Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Professionals

Professionals

Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.

Veterans

Veterans

Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.

Women only

Women only

Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.

Treatment Services

Day Treatment

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

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Residential

Residential

In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Trauma Informed
Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Body Image Therapy

Body Image Therapy

Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger

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

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

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.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Gaming

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.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

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.

Co-Occurring Disorders

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

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

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

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Support Meetings
Recovery Coach
Recovery Retreats
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Alumni Reunions
Support Meetings (on-site)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Pool
Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Outdoor Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Volleyball Court
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

First Responders Program

First Responders Program

Paramedics, police officers, firefighters, and others join in a specific First Responders program, usually focused on trauma, grief, and work-life balance.

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Volleyball
Physical Fitness
Ropes Course
Reviews

What people are saying

3.6
Average of 234 reviews

Treatment

3.4

Accommodations

3.9

Food & Nutrition

4.0

Value

3.9

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Confidential

Reviewed 04/28/25

2.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Monique Findley (Medical) is EXTREMELY unprofessional. She SCREAMED at a "Client" in who was receiving meds in front of nurses and other "Clients." Unhinged is not a trait a medical provider should possess. Submitted grievances and no follow up.
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KG

Reviewed 05/27/15

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

The refuge focuses on the underlying issues of addiction and what drives us to use. I think the facility does an awesome job of personalizing ever patient's treatment. They do intensive trauma work and keep us busy during the day with different activities. The property is beautiful and secluded. I think it is just a wonderful place and I am currently a year sober thanks to the refuge. The interactions between male and females could potentially be distracting.
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Anon

Reviewed 02/07/16

4.0

Review from Rehabs.com

The programs at The Rufuge are good, but the execution of those programs rarely was. Medical -- even emergency medical -- decisions were often made by nurses and therapists. The psychiatrist didn't do my intake until 3 weeks after I arrived (that wasn't unusual). Staff openly complained about clients. I'm sure they help some people, but it was a setback in my treatment. Fortunately, there are better options out there for PTSD/trauma that I've since discovered.
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SF

Reviewed 06/17/16

3.0

Review from Rehabs.com

The property is the only strength, nature has a healing power all by itself sometimes. There is no rhyme or reason for their modalities, except to have clients go over their trauma over and over again, which is traumatizing in itself. My son went to this facility and he is still out there not doing great, he went there twice, so tell me how well this facility did with my son.
JC

J L C

Reviewed 05/16/16

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Lots of one on one counseling; strong family program but very expensive

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While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs $39,000/45 days.
The following therapies are included: narrative therapy, group therapy and more.
Ocklawaha, Florida, United States.
Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
The typical length is 45 days.
The Refuge A Healing Place: Insurance, Reviews & Testimonials (Ocklawaha, Florida)