Serenity Knolls Treatment Center

About Serenity Knolls Treatment Center – Lagunitas-Forest Knolls, California

Serenity Knolls Treatment Center is located in Forest Knolls, California, about 30 miles from San Francisco. They offer a CARF accredited, inpatient substance use treatment program as well as treatment for co-occurring disorders. They treat men and women 18 and older. Most major insurance is accepted, including Kaiser (if you have a referral), and VA funding. They don’t accept Medi-Cal.

You’ll see a physician within 24 hours of arriving at the center. They’ll assess your situation and determine whether you need medical detox. If you do, doctors may give you medication to assist in the detox process. Detox is included in the initial 30 day program for those who need it. You’ll also have a counselor monitoring your mental health as you go through detox. Programs run from 30 to 90 days depending on your needs.

The residential program uses both regular staff and contracted providers, some of whom are in recovery too. Where appropriate, you’ll work with drug and alcohol counselors, registered nurses, doctors and marriage and family therapists. The foundation of the substance use treatment program is the 12 Step model of recovery.

They also use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client centered education through customized plans. Although everyone has a different treatment plan, common elements include individual therapy, individual counseling with a drug and alcohol counselor and group therapy.

You’ll have support for any co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders. Common co-occurring disorders to substance use are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma related disorders.

There are many group sessions during the week including process groups, educational groups and gender specific process groups. Your family can also come to couples and family counseling sessions. There’s a weekend family program for current residents. Alumni can also come as well as family members.

You’ll leave the inpatient program with a detailed discharge plan. Included in the plan will be the community based resources you’ll need to continue your recovery from home. As a program alumni, you’ll have lifetime access to aftercare programs hosted in Marin County and San Francisco.

Former clients were grateful for the beautiful setting, compassionate care, and good food.

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Aetna Elevance Health Kaiser Permanente Optum VA Community Care

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Our Team

Heather McCrea, MSW

CEO

Kris Bazavilvazo

CFO

Melanie Jackson

Director of Operations

Daniel Ceglowski, MD, MBA, FACEP

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