Serenity Lane East Portland

Serenity Lane 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. The center admits patients 7 days a week with the possibility of same day admission. Serenity Lane East Portland provides a variety of outpatient treatment options for clients seeking recovery from substance use disorders, individuals with a dual diagnosis of a substance use disorder with another mental health concern, and those with only a mental health concern. The center has many virtual options including virtual mental health therapy and offers both daytime and evening programming. They offer confidential initial screening, assessments with care planning, and 12-step participation. Individuals can receive consultation and referrals to community agencies as needed.

Serenity Lane East Portland offers two levels of outpatient programming for alcohol and drug addiction treatment. Their level II intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a 10 week program that includes group therapy, individual counseling, and education about addiction. Treatment groups meet 3 times a week for 3 hours per session. The family support group meets weekly for 3 hours which includes a 90 minute family-only processing session followed by a 90 minute patient and family session. The center’s level I outpatient program meets once a week for 1.5 hour sessions to learn how to identify and manage stressful life events and learn ways to cope with the ups and downs of early recovery.

Alumni Services

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.

Family Program

Serenity Lane offers a family program at no additional cost, which incorporates education, therapy, and support to rebuild family relationships and communication. They also offer support groups for families. Spouses and significant others can attend their family programming sessions on Mondays 6-9PM and family sessions can be scheduled with the patient’s primary counselor as needed.

Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) Programming

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.

Employer/EAP Services

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.