Serenity Knolls Treatment Center - Chemical Dependency Recovery Program

Nature-Based Residential Campus in Marin County

Serenity Knolls provides residential treatment for adults on a private campus surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and nearby state parkland. The setting supports a step away from daily pressures while staying engaged in structured care. Amenities and outdoor spaces include walking trails, a swimming pool, a fitness area, and recreation courts, along with shared accommodations and community spaces that encourage connection during treatment.

Medical Detox and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

Care can start with medically supervised withdrawal management (detox) with 24/7 monitoring. Medication management is available to help ease withdrawal symptoms when appropriate, and the program may incorporate medications for addiction treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders, depending on clinical need. This medical support can help clients stabilize so they can participate more fully in therapy and recovery planning.

Evidence-Based Therapy With Experiential Options

Treatment blends evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-related counseling, with individual and group formats. 12-step facilitation is also part of programming, alongside community support meetings. Clients also have access to experiential and holistic services such as equine therapy, yoga, somatic therapy, art therapy, and music therapy, which can support emotion regulation, stress management, and skill-building in day-to-day recovery.

Family Programming and Lifetime Continuing Support

Serenity Knolls offers family therapy and a structured weekend family program that focuses on education, communication, and support for loved ones. Discharge planning begins early and may include referrals to community-based step-down supports, such as outpatient services or transitional housing options. For clients who complete a qualifying stay, the center offers a no-fee, lifetime aftercare program with ongoing meetings and alumni connection, and family members are also able to participate. Transportation assistance is available.

Client Reviews

Clients often highlight caring staff, strong programming, and a peaceful setting. A smaller set of reviews suggest admissions and medication coordination could be clearer and more consistent.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Many clients describe treatment as life-changing and say the program helped them build skills to stay in recovery, with aftercare support mentioned as a meaningful part of the experience. "I spent 10 days at Serenity Knolls and it changed my life!"
• Staff & Care Experience (100% positive): Reviews frequently point to staff as kind, compassionate, and engaged, with clients feeling supported throughout day-to-day care. "The staff are kind, compassionate, and ready to help."
• Facility & Environment (90% positive): The setting comes up often as calming and restorative, with clients appreciating the grounds and access to amenities like a gym and outdoor space. "Lovely setting. A great place to get well."
• Support & Community (100% positive): Several reviews mention community and connection, including alumni support, family involvement, and friendships that continue after discharge. "There is a real sense of community."
• Access & Process (70% positive): While some experiences feel smooth, a few reviewers describe frustrations with insurance verification timing and parts of the intake process, and suggest more proactive communication could reduce stress for families.