Serenity Lane Coburg — Oregon

Serenity Lane’s detox and residential program is located in Coburg, Oregon, known for its National Historic District and small town attributes. The center was co-founded by Tom Kerns, who was inspired after he lost his dad at a young age to alcoholism to make addiction treatment services accessible to all. Serenity Lane admits patients 7 days a week with the possibility of same day admission. They treat individuals with substance use disorders and those with dual diagnosis of substance use disorder with a mental health concern.
To start treatment, clients undergo a safe withdrawal from alcohol and/or drugs through medically supported detox, before the nursing staff, physicians, psychiatrists, mental health professionals, and counselors collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans. After detox, clients enter the day treatment or residential program, which offers stabilization and care planning, group and individual therapy, education about substance use disorders, medication management, and a family program.
Serenity Lane’s day treatment program is typically 5-7 days a week for 6-8 hours a day but can be a minimum of 4 hours a day and 20 hours a week total. The program is highly structured and the majority of a patient’s day is spent in group therapy with 1 hour dedicated to lunch and 1 hour dedicated to an engaging activity. Staff will create an individualized treatment plan for all patients and additional programming can be added based on individuals' needs. In the program, patients will learn to manage their responsibilities and create schedules that balance their professional and personal lives. Patients in the day treatment program can choose to stay at Serenity Lane’s residential facility during treatment and can apply for weekend passes to visit loved ones or take care of other duties.
During residential care, individuals will be assigned a counselor to work with throughout their residential stay along with a “buddy” from their group therapy group. Individuals will attend group therapy twice daily, work closely with a patient advocate, and participate in lectures from staff and alumni, readings, and discussion groups. Personal devices and electronic communication are allowed on a case by case basis by the patient’s counselor. For patients without access to their personal cell phones, there are phones available for use in the common areas. Residential treatment typically lasts 30-60 days.
Long-term residential treatment is available for those who are prone to relapse or patients who are required to undergo a specified duration of treatment, for example, professionals in occupational safety and healthcare fields. Duration of stay is based on an individual’s needs. Treatment during long-term residential care will focus on identifying core issues like trauma, and strategies to reduce probability of relapse.
Serenity Lane offers a family program, which incorporates education, therapy, and support to rebuild family relationships and communication. They also offer support groups for families. Family visitation during residential treatment takes place on Sundays from 3-5PM.
Serenity Lane offers a first responders program that offers specialized clinical and group therapy components to address the unique needs of first responders with a substance use disorder. They offer trauma-informed treatment services that consider first responders’ experiences. The center also provides comprehensive services for healthcare professionals with a substance use disorder. The program includes evaluation, planning, treatment, case management, and advocacy with licensing boards or employers.
Serenity Lane offers fun events, alumni recovery support meetings, service opportunities, and helpful tips for growing in recovery through their alumni services with some virtual options. In addition, individuals will have access to recovery support for one full year after completion of outpatient treatment.
The DUII education and diversion programs at Serenity Lane are certified by the state of Oregon and fulfill all court and DMV requirements. Serenity Lane offers DMV certified diversion, treatment groups, and education groups. For individuals who are mandated to treatment, they offer a “Blue Flag” program where patients' progress and attendance can be monitored and reported.
This center offers special training for business and industry through their employer services program. Training options include recognizing signs of substance abuse, coordinating FMLA, reintegrating employees into the workplace, and more.