I arrived and was searched in a way that made me feel I was entering prison. I had a roommate who bullied me and had a strict sleep schedule which didn’t coincide with mine. More importantly the guest house was more concerned with selling me two extra months than helping me for the month I was there. There was some gossip I heard and all my therapy sessions turned into my counselor trying to find out what it was. The hard sell and interrogation got so bad I had to point out that for two weeks that’s all we’d done. I told them I’d tell them the gossip if the paid me back for thing time they wasted ($10,000!) and they did. They didn’t give me therapy because I was only stating a month. They only help people who agree to stay three months. I got a new roommate. She was sexually assaulted by a high profile client.. they kicked the victim out because it was to hard to kick the high profile guy out. Thete were cliques of young people whose agism was hurtful. There were threats to keep us in line. It felt a lot like what I imagine e prison would be like. However the ground were beautiful and there were nice amenities. The food was delicious, massages were great, they have a gym and the day trips were fun.still going there increased my depression and hopelessness. Being there felt very much like I lived in a horror film.. there were two instances I felt my life was in danger. Once we did breath work and my legs and arms stopped working. They didn’t help me but instead just left me. I had to call an ambulance outside the facility to help me. I think this place is unsafe. Sinister even. I had one therapy session. The rest were strictly try to sell me two more months and finding out the gossip I’d heard. I felt alone and used.

I want to say Mark at The Guest House Ocala is the best therapist I have ever had in my life. I got more from a session with him, than I did seeing an outside therapist for a month. He helped me heal tremendously, more than I thought was possible. I can tell that he genuinely, truly, cares about his clients and is not just here for paycheck. Mark is my therapy dad. Chris the clinical intern did amazing work and held up the standards that my therapist Mark gave. I was really able to dig deep into my trauma and heal with Chris's help. He also genuinely cares and was there for me whenever I needed him. Chris is more than a staff member to me, he is a friend. Amazing culinary recipes from the kitchen staff. The food was always delicious and they did a hell of a job. Case management was amazing. They set me up for success once I leave here. Valentina in case management supported me throughout my guest house journey and gave me a safe place to vent and be myself. It made me realize that there are still kind people out there who I can trust and rely on during hard times. OG's,/House Managers were amazing and friendly and were always there for me when I needed them. We all grew very close and I spent majority of my time with them because of how friendly and accepting they were. They are one of the aspects that made my stay here truly remarkable. We shared a lot of laughter together for everyday. Clinical team was incredible at their jobs. They were always there to help me and the community whenever problems arose. They were always friendly and had an open door policy. Judy Crane was amazing in every sense of the word. She helped me heal through my traumas and helped me heal the relationships with my wife and my dad. She is a miracle worker.

The Guest house opened my eyes to so many things that I was blind too with my mental health, childhood and adult life. The staff here goes above and beyond to take care of you. I felt so comfortable and cared for during my staff. I had some major life changes go on while I was there and they met me exactly where I was at! 10/10 experience, food and housing both amazing

Truly saved my life clinical staff and program changed my life. Worked through a lot of my trauma and made life long friendships and good memories. Thank you Guest House!! Forever grateful

If you’re ready to work on your stuff and truly get help, this is the place for you. The Team is beyond caring, supportive, professional and talented. They are truly invested in your recovery and stand by you every step of the way. So grateful there is a place like this for who wants to overcome trauma and live a more fulfilling life.

As a professional interventionist, a key part of my role is referring clients to the most effective treatment centers for addiction and mental health—especially those dealing with unresolved trauma. The Guest House in Ocala, Florida stands out as one of the best treatment providers in the country. Over the years, I’ve referred numerous clients to The Guest House and have consistently seen outstanding outcomes. Their clinical team is experienced, compassionate, and deeply committed to each client’s healing process. I trust them fully with the care of the individuals and families I work with. Highly recommended. Marc Kantor South Florida Intervention

My loved one stayed at the Guest House and his outcome was nothing short of a miracle—he went in with no direction and he discharged with determination and commitment to recovery. Thank you Guest House and to all staff!! A special thanks and appreciation goes out to Heather Johnson…she cannot be thanked enough for all she has done and continues to do to ensure my loved one’s well-being!!! God bless you all and keep taking care of those in need 😇➕🙏🏻

The Guest House, trained trauma team and customized approach for each individual client and family is so successful for long term change. Research now proves what we have known for a long time, trauma is the root cause of mental health struggles and addictions. The Guest House, focuses on the “root cause”, rather than what externally is presenting. I’ve seen radical change in loved ones who have completed treatment with The Guest House. Their team goes above and beyond. Thank you for the incredible work you do.