Serenity House

The full package if you want to get and stay sober. Absolutely amazing people and a great place to start and continue a clean lifestyle!

Great counselors, nice people, horrible house manager, who I have found out did not believe I worked full time yet I verified with the director every payday. House manager was nasty. Replace her

I was a former client turned house manager was kicked out the first time do to a dirty drop from meds I was on in rehab prior to me being discharged to serenity house relapsed went back to rehab and back to serenity house the structure is very good and the rules are crazy but there for a reason once I became house manager I expressed my feelings that I was upset I can not attend more meetings that I have nobody to speak to anymore and it just kept getting worse and I know that if I would have stayed I would’ve relapsed but on an impulse decision I packed what I could and left to only get accused of stealing someone’s money but I voiced my concerns about clients having full access to my room when ever they wanted it was not me that took the money and I stand in that but good news out of this I’m almost 7 years sober and living an amazing beautiful life I can’t thank Serenity house because really they didn’t do much but I can’t thank god for helping me find my way

This company purchases residential homes and converts them into rehab facilities, often in neighborhoods where children live and play. Some of these homes are located near parks, putting young children at risk of being exposed to potentially harmful situations. This is not an appropriate environment for children, who should not have to witness such experiences. It is unacceptable for an organization to manipulate the system, exploiting the ADA and Fair Housing Act for its own gain. These facilities should be established in remote areas, not within residential communities.

Great place. But was kicked out on day 3 and had no where to go. They didn't care and only gave me a few hours to find a place and get out. If you go here expect little to no accommodations. Or second chances. Overall great place. But also not very understanding.

Intake counsler names bob said he could not helped me I said thank you and walked out!!! I really need and need the help about 3-4 years ago I lost a new bien and my fiancé and I really need help I don’t want to drink and I want live a good life! I let them know that and he seemed overwhelmed by my energy I was so excited for change. I didn’t understand why I got kicked out ! But what I do know that it could have been someone ill or worse I could have gave up on myself! What I do know is that he gets paid with tax dollers! He was terrible counsler I felt, the supervisor heard me out and said they would call me but it’s been a week and nothing! I will report them to higher office!!! They should not deny people need help I was not rude or mean on the contrary I was kind and praised them for what they do! May God help and bless them I think they need that place more than me especially I take man bob!

Over all its a great place I just like to say Thank you to the staff.

They're helpful. Lots of well-meaning staff and amenities aren't as bad as I've read. My complaint is two-fold: the dismissal process, and mental health support. My biggest problem was always bipolar and depression. Their hands are tied beyond textbook addiction. They were useful mostly as a reinforcement mechanism of lessons I'd already learned, and cast aside. They didn't introduce me to anything new. It goes almost without saying that only one's self can make the ultimate decisions... It was a positive step forward, but wasn't the best program for me. Atheists were insulted and practically shunned from several mandatory meetings which made me hate attending those meetings. The Big Book is great, but it doesn't contain the entirety of truth - and the disciples you invite to disseminate it weekly have but a clue. I got sober after failing there twice. The "kicking you to the curb" policies they have are dangerous, as I was suicidal. Several of my valuables were stolen in the process. From a distance it could be easily mistaken for a 19th century reformatory school. Senior residents were great ( M and J). Most of the counselors were ok, but like I said, not equipped for any nuance to addiction. I can't not recommend it, because it did help me. But they seem designed for your "stereotypical addict" who doesn't actually exist. They need to connect clients to outside social services. Challenge us mentally and do not just impose behavioral restrictions. Treating us like children caused many relapses that I witnessed. Seven months there and I didn't receive the help I needed to move forward, just running in place. I've been to one other, very different half-way house. They focused almost entirely on mental health. I hope Serenity makes some changes in that direction. Still, lots of great meetings and lots of great people. But it could and should be much better.