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Overview

Harmony Hills is a residential treatment center for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders, set on a private 67-acre ranch campus in Altoona, Florida — roughly an hour north of Orlando and close to the Ocala National Forest. Residents live on site in four residential units with 24 rooms in total, and the program describes low client-to-staff ratios and individualized treatment plans.

Its distinguishing feature is that mental health is the starting point rather than an add-on. The care team treats depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and personality disorders alongside alcohol and drug use in a single plan, under a medical director who is a board-certified psychiatrist, with nurse practitioners and licensed therapists on staff.

Beyond the residential program, Harmony Hills runs a Heroes Program for active-duty military, veterans, first responders and their families, plus aftercare planning and an alumni program to support people after they leave.

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Programs & levels of care

Residential mental health treatment

Around-the-clock residential care with individual, group and family therapy, medication management and holistic activities, for conditions such as severe depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder and personality disorders.

Dual diagnosis treatment

Integrated treatment of mental health conditions and substance use disorders together, typically starting with medical detox and moving into residential therapy with a personalized plan.

Substance use treatment

Medically supervised detox and residential rehabilitation for alcohol, opioids, stimulants and prescription medications such as benzodiazepines, with relapse-prevention and 12-step work.

Heroes Program

A program for active-duty military, veterans, first responders and their families, built around one-on-one trauma-informed therapy and civilian reintegration support (employment, education and community connection).

SMART Recovery

A science-based, self-empowering peer-support option offered alongside 12-step approaches.

Aftercare and alumni program

Structured relapse-prevention planning and ongoing community support after residential treatment ends.

What Harmony Hills treats

AnxietyDepressionPTSD and traumaBipolar disorderBorderline personality disorderDissociative disordersSchizoaffective disorder and schizophreniaAdult ADHDSelf-harm and suicidal thinkingAlcoholOpioidsStimulants, including cocaine and methamphetaminePrescription benzodiazepines and sleep medications

Therapies & approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)EMDR and trauma therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse prevention12-step and SMART RecoveryIndividual, group and family therapyMedication managementArt and music therapyMindfulness and meditationHolistic wellness

Setting & amenities

  • Private 67-acre campus in Altoona, Florida
  • About an hour north of Orlando, near the Ocala National Forest

Clinical & leadership team

Melinda Marino, LCSW
Executive Clinical Director
Eric Kaplan, MD
Medical Director
Psychiatrist; diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; faculty appointment in psychiatry at the University of South Florida.
Gloria Rodolpho, LMHC
Lead Therapist (EMDR)
Melvin Salaiz, LMHC
Therapist
Melissa Smith, LCSW
Therapist

Names and roles as published by the facility.

Paying for treatment

  • Accepts: Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Health Care Plans, Humana, Optum, TRICARE, UnitedHealthcare
  • Most major plans accepted; call to verify benefits before admission.

Credentials

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Locations & areas served

  • Altoona campus — 18121 Boys Ranch Road, Altoona, FL 32702
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Common questions about Harmony Hills

What is Harmony Hills best suited for?

People who need residential care for a mental health condition, especially when substance use is also involved. Mental health and addiction are treated together in one plan.

Which insurance plans does Harmony Hills list?

Aetna, Beacon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Florida Health Care Plans, Humana, Optum, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage depends on your plan and level of care, so verify before admission.

Does Harmony Hills have a program for veterans?

Yes. The Heroes Program serves active-duty military, veterans, first responders and their families, with one-on-one therapy, trauma-focused care and civilian reintegration support.

Can I come from outside Florida?

Yes. The program states that it serves people from across the country, not just Florida.

What happens after residential treatment?

Clients receive aftercare planning and can join the alumni program for continued support, along with connections to resources near home.

About this profile. Details were read from the facility’s own website on October 6, 2026 and summarized by our editors. Programs, pricing, availability and credentials can change — confirm directly with the facility. This facility is a flat-fee advertiser; payment never affects ratings or order. Disclosure. Facility representatives: to update this profile email hello@specialtyrehabs.com.
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Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Residential

Conditions treated

  • Alcohol
  • Opioids
  • Stimulants / meth
  • Cocaine
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Dual diagnosis

Communities served

Payment accepted (informational)

  • Private insurance
  • TRICARE

Amenities

  • Private 67-acre campus
  • Four residential units (24 rooms total)
  • Pool
  • Indoor basketball gymnasium
  • Volleyball courts
  • Laundry facilities

Location

18121 Boys Ranch Road, Altoona, Florida 32702

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