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The Refuge A Healing Place

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
3.6
(254)
Insurance

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

  • 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
Part of
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Accreditation
CARF
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
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.
FC
Former Client
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

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

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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

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Grief and Loss
Depression
Co-Occurring Disorders
Trauma
Eating Disorders
Holistic
LGBTQ+

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Young Adults
LGBTQ+
Men and Women
Pregnant Women
Professionals
Veterans

Treatment Services

Day Treatment
Detox
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Outpatient
Residential

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Medical
Trauma Informed
Twelve Step

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Adventure Therapy
Art Therapy
Body Image Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Codependency
Depression
Eating Disorders
Gambling
Gaming
Grief and Loss

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Aftercare

Recovery Coach
Support Meetings
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

Activities

Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Fishing
Golf
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Volleyball
Physical Fitness
Ropes Course
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

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.