Heroes Mile
Overview
Heroes’ Mile is a veteran-led treatment center where clients are supported by peers who understand military life firsthand. Located in Deland, Florida, the facility offers trauma-informed care and psychiatric services through distinct tracks for both veterans and civilians, providing a rare, culturally competent environment for recovery.
Ages Served
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- Sign language
- English
Treatment
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Long-term residential
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Service members
- Adult men
- Adult women
- Military families
- Veterans
- Pain management
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Veteran-Led, Veteran-Focused
The facility operates with a veteran-led team where many staff members have served in the U.S. military. This peer-to-peer model fosters mutual understanding and trust, eliminating the cultural barriers that often exist in civilian treatment settings. Clients are supported by individuals who understand the realities of military service, creating an environment where openness comes more naturally, and care is grounded in lived experience.
Trauma-Informed Tracks for Veterans and Civilians
While the facility specializes in veteran care, Heroes’ Mile also offers a separate residential program, the Visions Program, for civilians in need of trauma-informed psychiatric support. This dual-track structure allows both populations to receive targeted care without overlapping, ensuring that each group is treated within a setting that reflects their unique background and clinical needs.
Peer Support as a Core Treatment Element
Community is built into the treatment model through peer mentoring, group therapy, and self-help support. These connections go beyond structured programming, creating lasting networks that support reintegration and long-term recovery. Clients benefit from relationships with mentors and peers who not only share similar life experiences but are also part of the care team.
Purpose-Built Programming for Military Families
Heroes’ Mile extends support to a wider military-connected population, including active duty personnel and military family members. The program’s focus on cultural competence and relational healing makes it a meaningful option for those impacted by military service, even if they haven’t served themselves.
What Clients Say
Heroes’ Mile earns consistent praise from veterans for its compassionate and knowledgeable staff. Reviewers highlight the facility as a place where “staff really care” and commend individuals by name for their support. While some reviews noted gaps in services like EMDR or specific dietary needs, the overall tone reflects gratitude for a recovery space that understands military life and offers meaningful support.
Cost and Insurance
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- Other Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Cost
$$$ - High-end Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Long-term residential
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Mental health support
- Social skills training
Counseling and Education
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- Hepatitis education and support
- HIV/AIDS education and support
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
- Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Overdose prevention and naloxone education
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
- Community outreach and support
- Comprehensive health checkup
- Hepatitis B testing
- Hepatitis C testing
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Testing for HIV
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Activities
- AA/NA Meetings
Settings
- City
Policies
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Vaping allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- For-profit
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- Incredible and helpful staff dedicated to guiding veterans through recovery.
- A strong sense of community where veterans can support each other in overcoming addiction.
- The program is designed specifically for veterans, addressing their unique needs.
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