programs
what makes us different
We are selective about who comes and who stays, evaluating applicants on whether we are a good fit for their needs and if we believe that they can be successful in our Program. Also, unlike many sober livings, Serenity focuses on total abstinence-based recovery, centered in the Principles of the 12 Steps. We believe in a three-pronged approach:
Sheltering those new to our program to allow them to regain their balance and focus solely on their work toward recovery, reducing outside influences in the initial few weeks.
Utilizing our Family Program to work on the destroyed relationships that typically surround an addict, with the goal of reunifying families.
Offering guidance and support in seeking employment or education, to allow our residents to reenter the community as whole, contributing members.
shelter from the storm
When residents first arrive at SRN, they begin work on Shelter from the Storm, designed to provide individuals with a safe, insular environment where they can work through their compulsions. This program provides a safe place for our new residents to get acclimated to their new living environment and a new way of life, without drugs or alcohol. They begin to build a foundation for lifelong recovery. Shelter consists of reading specific books, listening to speaker tapes, watching inspirational movies, and discussing the content with the house manager daily. During these first few weeks, residents aren't permitted to leave the facility unaccompanied. Instead, they work on attending twelve-step meetings, updating their resumes, searching for jobs, applying for resources in the community, and setting goals for themselves. If residents complete Shelter from the Storm and choose to stay long term, they are granted more leeway.
“The Serenity House has provided me a safe environment to pursue my recovery. I was lost when I arrived at the house. With the camaraderie of the residents, I'm able to regain the confidence I need to be part of my family, go to my kids’ games, and do recovery the right way.”
~ Mike B
long term Program
(post Shelter)The Long Term Program lasts anywhere from six months up to one year. During this time residents will continue to participate in daily 12 step meetings, find and work jobs outside of the house, reconnect with family members and engage in various community services, all of which are part of the recovery process.
“I went through HFM 10 years ago and it saved my life. I had never had any periods of sobriety and was convinced life would be agonizing and dull clean, that it wouldn't be worth it. The Director at the time, Angie, individualized my program and kept me locked down or with other women for five months until the obsession and compulsion subsided. I finally got to experience how beautiful life was clean! Once the fog cleared, I began to want recovery for myself. The camaraderie built with the women through meditations and the alumni that kept returning to the house gave me a sense of belonging, where I fit in and felt at home. The structure of the house taught me many life skills and helped me build routine and accountability in my life. I can't think of any other place that could have provided me with exactly the experience I needed.”
~ Lainey
independent living houses
(post Long Term Program) Individuals who complete the long term program have an option to move into one of two independent living houses called Bassett House or Carriage House. Bassett House consists of three apartments used by men and women, living with a (same sex) roommate. Carriage House is one apartment exclusively for women.
family program
We host a special full day session that is dedicated to family reunification. Family support is critical in recovery and healing and the sessions aim to provide families with a deeper understanding of addiction as a family disease in a forum for airing their concerns.
The SRN Family Program is held several times a year, as needed, and consists of a day broken into two sessions.
The morning session is geared towards educating the family and consists of information on the disease concept of addiction, including family issues and dysregulation caused by the disease. The afternoon session will have the residents join in where we talk about the family and relationships. We ask that you attend both sessions. Having at least one person supporting them via the family program is critical to our resident’s success and completion of our residential program.
Past responses from family members participating in Family Day have been overwhelmingly positive and the focus of the day is to learn and grow together, while having fun in the process.
recovery dinner
Every other month Serenity Recovery Network hosts a Recovery Dinner featuring guest speakers. The dinner is open to all and strengthens the bonds between residents and the 12 Step program, as they grow and continue to shift their reliance from SRN to a life-long program of recovery.
Family members, alumni, friends of recovery & guests are welcome. The dinner is free – but bringing a side dish or dessert to share is always welcome!
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