Serenity House Communities Programs

 Our Peer Recovery Coaching program provides personalized support for individuals on their recovery journey. A Recovery Coach is someone with lived experience who understands the challenges of addiction, codependency, and trauma, and uses their knowledge to guide and support others as they pursue their own goals.

What You May Experience:

• Help in forming a personalized plan of action to guide your recovery
• Direction to the right resources and assistance navigating systems
• Accountability and ongoing support in your recovery journey
• Guidance in developing new, healthier behavior patterns
• Holistic modalities such as acupuncture, reiki, and emotional freedom techniques to support your well-being
• Harm reduction strategies for managing addictive behaviors
• An objective view of your progress to help you stay on track

Why Choose Peer Recovery Coaching?

• Coaches are “boots on the ground,” providing hands-on support to individuals facing the day-to-day challenges of recovery.
• Our coaches use their lived experience to meet you where you are, offering real-world guidance and encouragement.
• Peer Recovery Coaches focus on practical, effective strategies that can make a real difference in your journey toward a healthier life.

Additional Information:

• When: Available by appointment at both our Flint and Lapeer locations.
• Cost:  FREE for participants, funded by a state grant.
• How to Get Started: Call us at 810-336-1018 to connect with a recovery coach and start your journey today.

Let us help you take the next step in your recovery process with personalized, compassionate support!

 When a crisis happens, every second counts. Our Quick Response Team (QRT) is dedicated to providing immediate support for individuals who have experienced an overdose. We work closely with first responders, medical professionals, and community organizations to offer lifesaving interventions, follow-up support, and connections to recovery resources. 

What We Do: 

• Post-Overdose Support Line: Compassionate connection to support. After-hours calls returned next business day.
• Naloxone Education & Distribution: We provide access to naloxone (Narcan) and train individuals on how to use it.
• Peer Support & Guidance: Our team includes people with lived experience who understand the challenges of Substance Use Disorder and can offer judgment-free support.
• Connections to Treatment & Recovery Resources: We help individuals take the next steps toward treatment, housing, and other essential services.

Why It Matters 

An overdose doesn’t have to be the end—it can be the turning point. Our goal is to meet people where they are, provide hope, and connect them to the resources they need to begin their recovery journey.

Need Help? Contact Us Today.

If you or someone you love has experienced an overdose, we are here for you.

QRT LINE #810-569-1342 

Let’s work together to save lives, break the cycle, and build a stronger, healthier community. 

If you are interested in partnering with us please contact us at 810-336-1018

Serenity House Communities is proud to offer Rides for Recovery, a transportation service designed to help individuals access essential resources for their recovery journey. Funded by a grant from the Michigan Department of Human Services, this program ensures that participants in Flint and Lapeer counties have access to the services and support they need.

What You May Experience:

• Reliable transportation to recovery-related events, detox centers, treatment facilities, hospitals, and more.
• Access to Serenity House Communities for classes, coaching, or monthly sober socials.
• Transportation for essential needs such as groceries, banking, and job interviews.
• Assistance with recovery-related appointments, including counseling, clinics, court appearances, and meetings.

Why Use Rides for Recovery?

• We understand that transportation can be a barrier to accessing vital recovery services, and we're here to help remove that obstacle.
• This service is designed to support individuals on their recovery journey, ensuring they can attend important appointments and access basic necessities.
• Our goal is to make recovery more accessible, providing transportation so you can focus on your healing process.

Additional Information:

• When: Available by appointment throughout Flint and Lapeer counties.
• Cost: FREE for participants, funded by a state grant.
• How to Schedule: Contact us at 810-336-1018 to book your ride or learn more.

Let us help you stay connected and supported on your path to recovery!

 Find Freedom with SMART Recovery 

A Science-Based Addiction Recovery Program  

 Are you ready to take control of your life and overcome addictive behaviors? Join us at Serenity House Lapeer for SMART Recovery, a powerful and supportive program designed to help you achieve lasting change. 

What is SMART Recovery? 

 SMART Recovery is a science-based, behavioral addiction recovery program that empowers individuals to control their impulses, build resiliency, and lead a balanced life.

How Does It Help?  

 The program focuses on four main principles: 

• Building and maintaining motivation
• Coping with urges
• Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• Leading a balanced life

 Through techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), participants gain tools to handle cravings, avoid relapse, and maintain sobriety.

Why SMART Recovery?  

• Similar methods to AA, with a scientific approach.
• Tools to regulate impulses, avoid false promises, and embrace self-reliance.
• Meetings provide open discussions, peer support, and educational opportunities.
• Supports medication management for those with genetic predispositions to addiction.

Additional Information:

• When: SMART Recovery meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 pm at our Lapeer location.
• Cost:  FREE to attend, funded by a state grant.
• How to Get Started: Register here under Groups & Events or call us @ 810-336-1018 to schedule a ride. 

ACUDETOX 

 Discover the healing benefits of Acudetox, a holistic treatment offered at Serenity House Communities in Flint. This non-invasive technique uses the 5-Needle Protocol (5NP), targeting specific points on the outer ear to address a variety of physical and emotional challenges. Whether you’re looking for relief from stress or support in recovery, Acudetox is here to help.

What Acudetox Can Help With:

• Toxic stress, anxiety, and PTSD
• Drug and alcohol detox
• Chronic pain and trauma
• Depression and emotional shock
• Support in recovery and harm reduction

How It Works:

• 5NP Treatment: Five points in the outer ear are stimulated using tiny acupuncture needles, ear beads, or ear seeds (small pellets attached with adhesive).
• This method has been successfully used for over 40 years across the world, supporting harm reduction, recovery, and emergency response efforts.

Why Choose Acudetox at Serenity House?

• Many of our participants return weekly, sharing how the treatment has positively impacted their lives.
• It’s a gentle, effective approach that helps manage both physical and emotional symptoms.
• Experience a renewed sense of calm and balance.

Additional Information:

• When: Acudetox meets every other Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 at the Lapeer Location.
• Cost:  FREE to attend, funded by a state grant.
• How to Get Started: Register here under Groups & Events or call us @ 810-336-1018 to schedule a ride or for more information regarding the class.  

Repeat Visits Encouraged:  

*Many find long-term benefits with continued treatment.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as "tapping," is a holistic practice that combines gentle tapping on specific meridian points with verbal affirmations to help release emotional blocks, stress, and negative energy. EFT can support individuals recovering from addiction, trauma, and emotional distress by addressing the root causes of these issues in a calming and non-invasive way.

What You May Experience:

• Relief from emotional stress, anxiety, and trauma
• A deeper connection to your emotions and better emotional regulation
• Release of negative patterns and limiting beliefs that contribute to addiction or trauma
• Improved mental clarity and overall sense of well-being
• A non-invasive, holistic method for managing stress and emotional pain
• Increased self-awareness and empowerment to manage difficult feelings
• Gentle, supportive guidance in using tapping to unlock emotional freedom

Why Choose Emotional Freedom Technique?

• EFT is a powerful tool for addressing emotional pain and trauma in a way that promotes healing and recovery.
• It’s a gentle, non-invasive approach that can be practiced anywhere, allowing you to manage stress and emotional triggers in real-time.
• This technique helps individuals break free from patterns that contribute to addiction, trauma, and emotional distress, leading to greater mental and emotional clarity.

Additional Information:

• When: meets every other Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 at the Lapeer Location.
• Cost:  FREE for participants, funded by a state grant.
• How to Get Started: Call us at 810-336-1018 to schedule a session and experience the benefits of EFT.

Take control of your emotional health with this empowering and transformative technique!

 Experience the transformative power of Recovery Reiki®, a unique healing program designed to break the negative cycles of addiction, codependency, and trauma. Based on the ancient Japanese practice of Reiki, Recovery Reiki® was developed by Tara Moreno-Wallen to help individuals heal at a deep level, targeting the pain-body that often keeps people trapped in destructive patterns.

What You May Experience:

• Alleviation of addiction, codependency, and trauma responses
• Deep relaxation and reduced stress and anxiety
• A greater sense of well-being and mind-body-soul balance
• Help in reducing tension throughout the body, improving mood, and boosting energy
• Increased awareness and connection to the spiritual world
• A non-medication option for pain and stress management
• A deeper connection with your inner self and others

Why Recovery Reiki®?

• It targets the root cause of addiction, trauma, and codependency, promoting long-term healing.
• Many participants report feeling more peaceful, balanced, and connected after sessions.
• It offers a holistic approach to recovery, supporting both emotional and physical healing.

Additional Information:

When: Recovery Reiki meets every Wednesday at 4:30 pm at our Lapeer location.

Cost:  FREE to attend, funded by a state grant.

How to Get Started: Register here under Groups & Events or call us @ 810-336-1018 for more information regarding the class.