The Refuge A Healing Place offers a comprehensive approach to trauma and addiction recovery, providing a sanctuary for healing in the heart of Ocala National Forest. With a long-term, 12-step-based program, The Refuge focuses on treating each person as a unique individual, addressing trauma as the core issue behind addiction and other maladaptive behaviors.

At The Refuge, treatment is designed to help individuals process trauma in a natural setting, allowing the nervous system to heal and reduce the need for destructive coping mechanisms. Through a variety of holistic and evidence-based methods, clients work through the impact of past experiences, learning that their behaviors are symptoms rather than defining characteristics. This process fosters self-awareness, emotional regulation and the ability to develop healthier coping strategies.