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Serenity House

Serenity House

Drug Rehab Center in Abilene, Texas

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Serenity House is an accredited CARF program in Abilene, TX with over 35 years of experience providing high-quality, customized treatment care for Opioid Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Drug Addiction, including residential, outpatient, detox, and aftercare services with the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques and acceptance of private health insurance.

About This Texas Facility

Serenity House is a treatment center operating out of Abilene, TX that is dedicated to helping people suffering from Opioid Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction. Founded in 1984, Serenity House has been an accredited CARF program providing high-quality treatment care for over 35 years. The center offers a variety of treatment levels including residential, outpatient, aftercare support, and detox services.

Serenity House understands each individual is unique and uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to best suit their patient's needs. Techniques such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, discharge planning, group therapy, interventions, substance use counseling, 12-step facilitation, detox, individual therapy, aftercare, relapse prevention and sober living are used to help individuals return to their lives and stay away from addiction. In addition, the center accept private health insurance for those seeking treatment.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Veterans
  • Accreditations

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. If you are taking more of your prescription, or earlier than the prescribed time interval between doses than is directed you may be abusing that medication. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally in or near Abilene, TX, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use and lead rapidly to substance abuse. The professionals at Serenity House are here to help.

    Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Health care providers prescribe opioids for relief of severe pain after major surgeries and in conditions like cancer. Oxycodone, fentanyl, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are some of the commonly prescribed opioids. They also include illegal drugs of abuse like heroin. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically.

    Opioid addiction treatment involves medication-assisted therapy (MAT) in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all employed. Opioid addiction treatment is a comprehensive approach at Serenity House in Abilene, TX that boosts the treatment success rate and provides sustained recovery.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Relapse, Substance Abuse 

    Levels of Care Offered at Serenity House

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain.

    During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.

    Outpatient programs are the standard for addiction treatment. About 9 in 10 U.S. adolescents entering addiction treatment enroll in these programs, so you’re not alone in Texas. Treatment is delivered in different settings – offices, clinics, and primary care clinics.

    Facilities like Serenity House offer a variety of services, such as individual and group counseling and family therapy. During the sessions, you work with a team of experts that include: General physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Psychologists. The main goals of outpatient recovery programs are to help addicted individuals reduce drug use and addictive behaviors, eventually becoming entirely sober.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Treatment is just a first step in sustaining sobriety. After rehabilitation, counseling for aftercare helps the person adapt to a life without drugs. A sober living facility in Abilene, job therapy, or educational assistance may be included in this service, managed by Serenity House. This is when a preventive strategy for relapse starts to take shape.

    Therapies & Programs

    Therapy plays a major role in addiction recovery. It encourages patients to get to the root of their addiction and learn how to better handle the issues that led to using. Therapy can be conducted in group and one on one settings. In Serenity House‘s individual therapy, the patient meets with the therapist in a one on one setting. This allows them to focus on the underlying issues of addiction and come up with solutions to prevent future abuse.

    Attending group therapy at Serenity House in Abilene, Texas allows those seeking sobriety to realize they are not alone in their battles. This is when a group of people all in different phases of recovery get together and speak about their battles. They talk about their triggers, their successes, their failures, and the things they can do to get on and stay on a sober path. These sessions also teach life skills, communication, healthy habits, and can include alternative types of therapy.
    The relationship between the thoughts, feelings, and actions of a patient is explored by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). As an alternative to turning to drugs and alcohol in Abilene, Texas, it helps to create a balanced response to thoughts and feelings. Effective communication between users and those around them is also encouraged. It is an efficient treatment for individuals suffering from all sorts of addictions, professionally provided by Serenity House.

    REBT stands for rational emotional behavior therapy. This is a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, that combines images with thoughts and behaviors. It allows for deeper education and understanding of what one can do to help themselves with recovery. It is a deep sense of self-help education managed by Serenity House that lets someone recovering work through issues on their own, knowing they have the support of people around them if they need it.

    Entering a 12-step program allows people to accept that they struggle with an addiction on their own terms. It breaks down the process into 12-steps that recovering patients can advance as they feel strong enough to do so. This is common in programs like NA and AA, and gives the patient at Serenity House in Abilene, Texas the ability to self-help and move forward towards sobriety without feeling rushed.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Detox, Discharge Planning, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Intervention, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Relapse Prevention, Sober-Living / Half-Way, Substance Use Counseling

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Serenity House Location and Directions
    Address Information1502 North 2nd Street
    Abilene, Texas 79601 Phone Number(325) 673-6489 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Abilene, Texas Addiction Information

    Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.

    The top substances abused in Abilene are alcohol marijuana, and opioids (prescription painkillers or illegal drugs like heroin). About 85% of addicts in the city start with alcohol or marijuana before moving on to harder drugs. 22% of adults in Abilene reported binge drinking alcohol. There are many excellent drug rehab centers in Abilene, Texas that can provide the treatment and support needed to make a successful recovery.

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