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The Refuge A Healing Place

Ocklawaha, FL

SAMHSA Verified Detox Inpatient PHP MAT
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Young Adults

Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT center · in Ocklawaha, FL · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

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Key takeaways for The Refuge A Healing Place

  • Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Ocklawaha, FL

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About The Refuge A Healing Place

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.
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.
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.
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.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: June 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

The Refuge A Healing Place at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Detox · Inpatient · PHP · MAT

Service settings

Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Adults

Special populations

Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma

Medications used

Acamprosate (Campral®), Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement

Recovery support services

Self-help groups, Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

14835 SE 85th Street, Ocklawaha, FL 32179

Facility direct line

(877) 714-1420

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Refuge A Healing Place accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (877) 714-1420 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other FL centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does The Refuge A Healing Place offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, PHP, MAT. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification.
Does The Refuge A Healing Place have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Veterans, Active duty military, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does The Refuge A Healing Place use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at The Refuge A Healing Place?
Call the facility directly at (877) 714-1420 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (888) 217-3077) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: June 2026. Editorial policy.

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