Houston Serenity House
If you would like to know more about Houston Serenity House, please feel free to drop us quick message here. Coming to Houston Serenity House is more than just recovery.
What Makes Us Different
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Useful activities
We assist men with education and employment support. Your success and career are important to you—and us! We understand and recognize that this is a valuable aspect of your recovery. Our aim is to help you meet your goals and aspirations by providing assistance with job interviewing skills, preparing resumes, researching job opportunities, and developing educational plans for residents who wish to begin or continue higher education. Also, we are not a glam lot. We may organize all kinds of group activities, like going to the ball games, fishing trips, participation in the Young People of AA events etc,
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Proprietary methods
We offer a supportive, gender-specific sober living environment for men.While living at a HSH sober living home, you’ll have the support and encouragement of a solid group of men in recovery. This type of community living can help you get through the difficult challenges of early recovery. Having a social circle full of good influences during this stage of your sobriety reduces isolation and improves your chances of staying sober long-term.
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High efficiency
Our programming is centered around your recovery and aims to assist you as you mold your life into one that is characterized by integrity, good character, and self-awareness. We want you to be proud of the life you live. This is achieved by modifying your thoughts and actions to consistently live a life of sobriety and wellness.Early recovery can be a very difficult time. You may experience strong emotions you have not felt while sober yet, and you may also face difficult life changes, such as starting a new job or dealing with the death of a loved one. The structure provided by our sober living homes helps you establish new, healthy routines that will decrease anxiety, cravings, and procrastination despite the changes taking place all around you.
Programs
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hsh12 Step-Program
Twelve steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession to drink or use and enable the sufferer to become happily and usefully whole. (12 steps & 12 traditions)
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hshSmart Recovery
SMART Recovery is an evidenced-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviors to:Build and maintain motivationCope with urges and cravingsManage thoughts, feelings and behaviorsLive a balanced life
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hshCelebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. It provides a supportive community and resources to help individuals find freedom from issues controlling their lives. The program is based on the teachings of Jesus and aims to offer a balanced approach to recovery
Programs Snapshot
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0112-Step based structureThey must get a sponsor within two weeks. Each resident must actively be working a program of recovery for the duration of his stay with us. This includes weekly meetings with their sponsor, attendance of at least 5 recovery meetings weekly, prayer and meditation in the mornings, ten stepping throughout the day, and writing nightly inventory every evening.
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01Weekly drug/alcohol testingEach new resident of Houston Serenity House must have a minimum of 30 days clean and sober prior to entry, no exceptions. All residents must pass scheduled and random weekly urinalysis tests as well as breathalyzer tests. I use 13 panel urinalysis cups and do not use the resident’s insurance for lab testing. There are zero narcotics of ANY kind allowed in the houses. We do not allow any kind of medically assisted treatment in the homes.
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01Nightly CurfewBe at the house by 10 PM unless approved by the house manager. As the individual progresses more privileges are given.
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01Required employment or IOPResidents are required to maintain full-time employment or actively seek employment for a minimum of [number] hours per week. Participation in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a requirement for all residents, including attending [number] group sessions per week and [number] individual counseling session. Residents are expected to maintain employment or actively seek work while residing at the sober living home. This highlights the importance of financial responsibility and reintegration into society.
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01House meetings & accountabilityWeekly House Meeting
1 Check-in – Each resident shares their progress, challenges, and goals.
2 Housekeeping issues – Discuss chores, rule reminders, conflicts, or maintenance needs.
3 Community building / Recovery focus – Includes topics such as relapse prevention, coping skills, or guest speakers.