Accreditation
- Joint Commission Accredited
Casa Serena Residential
About Casa Serena Residential in Santa Barbara, California
Casa Serena offers specialized substance use and dual diagnosis treatment exclusively for women in Santa Barbara, California. The program is thoughtfully designed to address the unique challenges women face in achieving sobriety, restoring balance, and building lasting wellness. While Casa Serena provides a full continuum of care, this location focuses specifically on comprehensive residential treatment.
Evidence-Based Treatment Tailored for Women
At Casa Serena, women participate in a personalized treatment plan that blends clinically proven therapies with holistic healing services. Evidence-based approaches include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step facilitation, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Clients also benefit from art therapy, nutrition and wellness support, and yoga to strengthen both emotional and physical well-being.
Each woman receives individualized attention throughout her recovery journey, including support from a dedicated counselor who helps address co-occurring mental health conditions and develop practical tools for long-term sobriety. After completing residential care, clients can transition into Casa Serena’s upscale sober living homes and continue treatment through outpatient services for ongoing support.
A Supportive Community by the Sea
Located just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Casa Serena provides a peaceful, home-like setting where women can heal in comfort. The residence combines upscale accommodations with a strong sense of sisterhood and community, fostering connection and mutual encouragement throughout recovery.
Accredited by The Joint Commission and serving women for more than 60 years, Casa Serena remains committed to compassionate, specialized addiction treatment grounded in experience and clinical excellence.
Casa Serena Residential Overview
Founded in
- 1959
Typical Program Length
- 30-90 days
Occupancy
- 6-15 beds
Cost: Approximately
- $10,000 - $27,000/30-90 days
Conditions We Treat
- Alcohol, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Bipolar, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Depression, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Ecstasy, Heroin, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Opioids, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prescription Drugs, Psychedelics, Self-Harm, Stress, Suicidality, Synthetic Drugs, Trauma
Insurance Accepted by Casa Serena Residential
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- MHN
- Optum
- United Healthcare
Conditions Treated at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, including Alcohol, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Bipolar, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Depression, Drug Addiction, Eating Disorders, Ecstasy, Heroin, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Opioids, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prescription Drugs, Psychedelics, Self-Harm, Stress, Suicidality, Synthetic Drugs, Trauma.
Who Casa Serena Residential Treats
Casa Serena Residential provides treatment for Women, Women only, Pregnant Women, offering a structured and supportive recovery environment. The program is designed to support individuals who need personalized care in a private and clinically focused setting.
Levels of Care and Treatment Services at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential offers a full continuum of care, including Residential, Detox, Co-Occurring Mental Health. This allows clients to transition between levels of care while maintaining consistent clinical support throughout their recovery journey.
Treatment Approaches at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches, including Holistic, Gender-Specific, Evidence-Based. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs to support long-term recovery.
Therapies Offered at Casa Serena Residential
Clients at Casa Serena Residential participate in therapies such as 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR), Interpersonal Therapy, Life Skills, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Meditation & Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Psychoeducation, Recreation Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Solution Focused and Goal-Oriented Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Spiritual Care, Trauma-Specific Therapy, Twelve Step Facilitation, Yoga. These therapies are designed to address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions.
Aftercare and Ongoing Support at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential provides aftercare planning to help clients maintain progress after completing treatment. This may include Aftercare Group Therapy, Alumni Events & Get-Togethers, Drug Screening, Family Follow-up Counseling, Follow-up Sessions (in-person), Follow-up Sessions (online), Outpatient Treatment, Private, Online Alumni Groups, Support Meetings, supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Amenities at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential offers a range of amenities designed to support comfort and recovery, including Access to Nature, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Beach Access, En Suite Bathroom, Fitness Center, Gardens, Luxury, Outdoor Lounge, Private or Shared Rooms, TV, Snacks, Shared Bathroom, Bathroom Essentials (towels, soap, shampoo), Armchair or Sofa, Library, Coffee Maker and Tea. These features help create a supportive environment for healing and overall well-being.
Activities and Lifestyle at Casa Serena Residential
Clients at Casa Serena Residential may participate in structured activities such as AA/NA Meetings, Yoga, Physical Fitness, Adventure Outings, Alternative Meetings, Beach Fitness, Beach Walks, Farming, Gardening, Games, Hiking, Movies, Museums. These activities help build routine, improve mental well-being, and support long-term recovery.
Specialized Programs and Considerations at Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena Residential offers specialized support for individuals with unique needs, including Gender-specific groups, Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.). Programs are designed to provide privacy, flexibility, and individualized treatment planning.
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- Transparency is a very important value.. at least for me. This company does not offer that. Run, don’t walk.. Especially if you are Active Duty Milita...
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- Gave me the best care and the best steps to move forward. Svetlana is amazing as a therapist and all of the staff genuinely care so much. Could not ha...
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- Casa Serena is a very special Sacred place that made me feel safe to be able to heal. They helped me work through trauma from my life and PTSD from my...
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- I was in their residential program and then their IOP for a total of 7 months. This place helped me in ways other programs could not and I was able to...
Mental Health Treatment Center for Women
Casa Serena offers primary mental health treatment through a partial hospitalization program. Our DBT-focused, evidence-based program is focused solely on helping women recover from mental health struggles and build fulfilling lives. Our all-women mental health facility provides a safe space for clients to heal.
Read moreInpatient Rehab for Women
Millions of Americans struggle with a severe addiction to alcohol or drugs that could benefit from residential addiction treatment. There are several different levels of treatment care, and it can become challenging to determine which level of care is right for your unique needs. There are several benefits to and reasons for choosing a women’s inpatient treatment center.
Read moreOutpatient Program
At Casa Serena, we provide all the tools you need to step into a new life worth living. Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs support your recovery by helping you gain the knowledge and strength to empower you in finding your joy.
Read moreMeet Casa Serena Residential Care Team
Lisette Fraser
- CEO
Shannon Hass
- Clinical Director
Barbara Sheffield
- Clinical Supervisor
Jackie Kurta
- Clinical Supervisor
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FAQ's of Casa Serena Residential
Casa Serena is a rehab program designed for women-specific treatment. Casa Serena understand how women can feel particularly vulnerable when examining their underlying issues from the disease of addiction. Gender specific treatment provides the safety and containment needed in order for women to feel comfortable letting down their guard, and doing the deep recovery work that will bring them freedom from alcohol and drug dependency. We are a unique program that recognizes all journeys are not the same. As the only nonprofit treatment center for women in Santa Barbara, we stand behind the fact that we are not in this for financial gain, and we have proudly been helping women recover in the same beautiful home for over 60 years.
Yes. Casa Serena welcome you at any stage of your pregnancy, and we will help connect you with the valuable resources you and your precious little one will need before and after delivery.
At Casa Serena, we recognize that not everyone is able to devote the same amount of time toward their length of stay. While longer stays in rehab treatment tend to yield better outcomes, we will meet you where you are at in terms of your ability to commit to a treatment time. We offer 30, 60, and 90 day lengths of stay, with the flexibility to design each program to your individual needs. As you move through the treatment process, we slowly begin incorporating your aftercare plan as we surround you with the support you need to maintain lifetime sobriety.
There are many different modalities that professionals use to treat substance use and dual diagnosis disorders. At Casa Serena, our therapy approach is designed to target the underlying issues that have caused a person to self-destruct with drugs and alcohol. The interventions offered include DBT, CBT, ACT, Trauma Informed Therapy, and Shame Resiliency.
Yes. Casa Serena Treatment Programs for Women offers a sub-acute, medically managed residential detox program. Medically-managed residential detox services are appropriate for clients whose level of physiological dependence on alcohol and/or other drugs requires prescribed medication for the management of withdrawal.
Casa Serena Treatment Programs for Women accepts all private health insurance plans. Many insurance providers will cover the entire cost of your treatment with us. Each individual insurance plan offers different types of coverage, so our verification of benefits team is always available to immediately check your eligibility for our program.
Yes. Casa Serena offers financial aid for those with limited resources. Our admissions department can help design a payment plan that works for you.
Yes, Casa Serena Residential accepts insurance and works with many major providers. Coverage depends on your specific plan and the level of care recommended. A quick verification can help determine what services are covered and any out-of-pocket costs.
Casa Serena Residential works with a range of major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, MHN, Optum, United Healthcare. Coverage varies by plan and treatment needs, so it’s best to verify your benefits to understand exactly what is included.
Casa Serena Residential is located in 1515 Bath St,Santa Barbara, California, making it a convenient option for individuals seeking rehab in Santa Barbara.
Treatment typically ranges from 30-90 days depending on individual needs and program placement.
Costs vary based on program type and insurance coverage. Many clients reduce out-of-pocket expenses by using insurance.
Yes, Casa Serena Residential is a licensed treatment provider and is accredited by organizations such as Joint Commission Accredited. These credentials demonstrate a commitment to high-quality care, safety, and evidence-based treatment practices.
Last reviewed: March 2026
Residential
Casa Serena Residential
- 4.0 (4)
- 1515 Bath St, Santa Barbara, California, 93101
- Insurance Accepted