The Refuge — Ocklawaha

Care at The Refuge — Ocklawaha

The Refuge, A Healing Place is an adult treatment campus at 14835 SE 85th Street Road in Ocklawaha, Florida. Its 94-acre location in the Ocala National Forest supports residential care for trauma and PTSD, substance use, mental health conditions and co-occurring concerns. The centre also operates medical detox, partial hospitalization and an eating-disorder track; applicants should establish which level and programme are proposed rather than assume every service forms one continuous stay.

Clinical approach

Residential treatment uses an individualized, trauma-focused plan with individual and group therapy, skills work and outdoor or experiential activities. The campus setting is incorporated through walking trails, a labyrinth and other structured activities. Treatment selection follows a confidential assessment covering trauma, substance use, diagnoses, medication, prior care and medical needs.

Accommodation

Accommodation is spread across cabins. The provider describes mostly two-person bedrooms in male and female cabins, with one single middle room in some male cabins. Confirm gender-specific placement, the exact room arrangement, bathroom sharing, accessibility and whether the programme recommended for you uses this lodging. The pool, courts and fishing dock are campus amenities, not guarantees of unrestricted access.

Admissions and continuing care

Adults begin with an admissions call and assessment reviewed by the clinical team. Ask about withdrawal management, medication, the average stay for your track, transfer between levels and current costs. Request a written insurance estimate and verify it with the insurer. Discharge planning should specify follow-up clinicians, medication arrangements, relapse or crisis planning and any step-down care; alumni or general support should not substitute for necessary clinical appointments.

Sources

Checked 16 September 2026 using the official residential programme, campus and lodging page and admissions information. Discovery and photographs: Recovery.com. Images were visually inspected and source URLs recorded; reuse licensing was not independently verified.