Mending Fences

The mission of Mending Fences is to help each of our clients learn to live a happy and fulfilling life free from the bonds of addiction and co-occurring disorders. We strive to provide the most effective and comprehensive treatment available in a compassionate and supportive manner.

Mending Fences, an adult residential treatment Center for addictions and co-occurring disorders, is located on a tranquil 400+ acre horse farm near Ocala, Florida. Joint Commission and CARF accredited, we provide our clients with beautifully appointed, spacious and safe living quarters.

Subscribing to a trauma-informed treatment approach, our supervising staff has extensive expertise in treating clients who have survived traumatic life events. Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy is a focal point of our program. Other evidence-based treatment modalities are also incorporated into the treatment plan. Our services include, not limited to:

EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY
(5 DAYS A WEEK)
Clinical Therapies such as:

Somatic Experiencing

Cognitive Behavioral

Trauma Focused EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique

Experiential and Emotion Focused Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Internal Family Systems

Mindfulness & Body Oriented awareness

Psychodynamic Therapy

Group Trauma Therapy- Creating Safety

Individual, Group and Family Therapy

Skills Training and Enhancement

Art Music and Recreation Therapy

12 Step Meetings

Weekly Community Outings

ABOUT MENDING FENCES
The mission of Mending Fences is to help each of our clients learn to live a happy and fulfilling life free from the bonds of addiction and co-occurring disorders. We strive to provide the most effective and comprehensive treatment available in a compassionate and supportive manner.

DUAL DIAGNOSIS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER
Mending Fences is a true dual diagnosis program. The term dual diagnosis is used to describe people with problems with drug and/or alcohol as well as a co-existing mental illness such as anxiety and disorders of mood (e.g. depression and bipolar). The relationship between the two is complex, and the treatment of people with co-occurring disorders is more complicated than just treating individuals with only one of the conditions. People addicted to drugs are roughly twice as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders as those in the general population, with the reverse also true.

SURVIVORS OF TRAUMA
The link between exposure to trauma and addiction is well established. Why would there be such a strong relationship between substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? The most obvious answer is that people who suffer from the emotional dysregulation associated with PTSD are trying to self-medicate to cope with these life-disrupting symptoms.

HOW DOES EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPY (EFP) WORK AT MENDING FENCES?
Mending Fences is proud to provide and specialize in Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy. This program is an integral part of the therapies we offer, including group therapy, individual therapy, and clinical care. During EFP, our clients work to break down emotional barriers and connect with their inner selves and gain the tools they need for recovery. EFP helps to:

People learn about themselves
Recognize non-verbal cues
Solidify sobriety
Encourage personal responsibility

We believe our clients will find great comfort and growth in this amazing connection with their equine partner.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Type of Facility: Primary Chemical Dependency Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Outpatient Treatment

Approaches to Treatment: Addiction Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Holistic Therapy Approach, Individual Counseling Sessions, Group Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Intensive Equine Therapies 5x a Week, Psychological Assessments, Adventure Based therapy, Self-Worth Therapy, Trauma Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Focused, EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique, Experiential and Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness & Body Oriented Awareness, Psychodynamic Trauma Therapy, Group Trauma Therapy

What We Treat: Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression Disorder, Primary Substance Use Disorders, Substance Abuse, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma,

Featured Amenities: Physical Exercise, Yoga, Life Skills, Support Groups, Job Placement/Career Counseling, Health & Wellness Program, Indoor Swimming Pool, Firepit Outside Meeting, Gym, Horses,

Length of Stay: 30-90 days inpatient treatment program

Facility Operation: Private Organization

Age Groups Treated: Adults, Older Adults