Casa Serena

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About Casa Serena

Casa Serena is a women’s drug and alcohol treatment center located at 1515 Bath St in Santa Barbara, California, specializing exclusively in female patients — including pregnant women, mothers, seniors, and women veterans. The facility takes a trauma-focused approach to addiction treatment and accepts women from a broad service area spanning Northern California, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Ventura, and the Santa Barbara region. Casa Serena operates around the clock, every day of the week, making it accessible for women seeking immediate placement.

The facility offers three distinct levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, and an outpatient program. Medical detox is available on-site, providing structured withdrawal management for women dealing with alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, fentanyl addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription pill addiction, and other substance dependencies. Following detox, women can step directly into residential treatment without changing facilities, maintaining continuity of care through what can be the most vulnerable period of recovery.

Casa Serena’s clinical model addresses co-occurring disorders alongside addiction, treating conditions such as PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, and eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. Therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, behavioral activation, dual diagnosis treatment, job readiness programming, continuing education, and parenting programs — making the clinical scope unusually broad for a women-specific residential program.

Casa Serena serves women only, with dedicated programming for pregnant women, mothers, women veterans, seniors, and court-ordered individuals. The facility accepts private insurance from carriers including Aetna, Anthem, Magellan, Optum, and First Health, as well as self-pay. Notably, the center does not accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, or Cen-Cal plans. Aftercare is built into the model through a lifetime aftercare program, transitional living, and education and career support — extending the center’s reach well beyond the residential stay.

Women-only medical detox and residential treatment in Santa Barbara, with specialized tracks for pregnant women, mothers, and women veterans
On-site medical detox covers a wide range of substance dependencies including alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, fentanyl, and heroin — all under one roof with direct step-down to residential care
Dual diagnosis treatment is integrated throughout, addressing PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, BPD, and other co-occurring conditions alongside addiction
Lifetime aftercare program with transitional living and education and career support — structured for long-term stability, not just discharge planning
Broad California service area including Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, San Francisco, and Ventura, with 24/7 availability every day of the year

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program
Conditions: Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Depression Bipolar Disorder ADHD Grief And Loss Eating Disorders Borderline Personality Disorder Anxiety And Panic Disorder Alcohol Addiction Opioid Addiction Prescription Pill Addiction Poly-substance Marijuana Benzodiazepine Addiction Ocd Mood Disorder Personality Disorder Cocaine Addiction Barbiturate Addiction Inhalant Addiction Fentanyl Addiction Heroin Addiction Psychedelic Addiction Synthetic Drug Addiction Anorexia Arfid Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Behavioral Activation Dual Diagnosis Job Readiness Continuing Education Parenting Programs
Populations: Women Pregnant Women Seniors / Older Adults Court-ordered Women Veterans Mothers
Languages: English
Facility: Transitional Living Home

Location

Where it is

1515 Bath St, Santa Barbara, California 93101 Get directions

Medical Detox for Women at Casa Serena

Casa Serena provides on-site medical detox for women entering treatment for alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, fentanyl addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription pill addiction, barbiturate addiction, and poly-substance dependence. Withdrawal management is handled within the same residential facility, meaning women do not need to transfer to a separate detox center before beginning their primary treatment program.

The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which matters for women and families navigating a same-day or emergency admission decision. After completing medical detox, patients can transition directly into residential treatment at the same Santa Barbara location, maintaining consistency in setting and clinical team throughout the early weeks of care.

Who Casa Serena Serves

Casa Serena is a women-only treatment center, and that population focus shapes every aspect of the program. The facility explicitly serves pregnant women, mothers, seniors and older adults, women veterans, and court-ordered individuals — populations that often require specialized accommodations that general co-ed programs do not consistently offer.

The clinical scope also extends to co-occurring mental health conditions, with the program designed to treat dual diagnosis cases involving depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, OCD, mood disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders simultaneously with the substance use disorder. Women from across California — including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, and the Santa Barbara and Central Coast region — are within the program's service area.

Insurance and Payment at Casa Serena

Casa Serena accepts private insurance from several major carriers, including Aetna, Anthem, Magellan, Optum, and First Health. Self-pay and cash payment are also accepted. The center is transparent that it does not currently accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, or Cen-Cal plans, which is important information for California residents who rely on those programs.

Families or individuals with questions about coverage can reach the admissions team directly at (866) 936-9740 or by email at recovery@casaserena.org. The facility is reachable 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Aftercare and Transitional Support

Casa Serena extends its programming beyond the residential stay through a lifetime aftercare program, a transitional living home, and education and career change support. The transitional living component is housed in a separate women's transitional living home in Santa Barbara, providing a structured next step for women who are not yet ready to return to independent living after completing residential treatment.

The inclusion of job readiness and continuing education as part of the clinical model — rather than purely as aftercare add-ons — reflects the center's focus on rebuilding practical stability alongside addressing the substance use disorder itself. For women leaving treatment who need ongoing support, the lifetime aftercare program creates a long-term connection to the Casa Serena network.

After Care

Continuing support

Lifetime Aftercare Program Education & Career Change Transitional Living

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted: Aetna Anthem Magellan Optum First Health
Payment options: Private Insurance Self-pay / Cash Aetna Anthem Magellan Optum
Note: At this time we do not take Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans.

Common questions

FAQs About Casa Serena

Does Casa Serena offer medical detox on-site? +

Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Casa Serena's Santa Barbara facility. Women entering treatment for alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, and other substance dependencies can begin withdrawal management on-site before stepping down into residential treatment at the same location.

What substances does Casa Serena treat in its detox and residential programs? +

Casa Serena treats alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, benzodiazepine addiction, fentanyl addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, prescription pill addiction, barbiturate addiction, marijuana, inhalant addiction, psychedelic addiction, synthetic drug addiction, and poly-substance dependence. The facility also addresses co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders.

Is Casa Serena a women-only treatment center? +

Yes. Casa Serena is a women's treatment center exclusively. The program serves women in general, as well as specific populations including pregnant women, mothers, seniors and older adults, women veterans, and court-ordered individuals.

What levels of care are available at Casa Serena? +

Casa Serena offers three levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, and an outpatient program. This continuum allows women to move through withdrawal management, intensive residential programming, and lower-intensity outpatient care within the same organization.

What insurance does Casa Serena accept? +

Casa Serena accepts private insurance from Aetna, Anthem, Magellan, Optum, and First Health. Self-pay and cash are also accepted. The facility does not currently accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, or Cen-Cal plans.

Does Casa Serena treat co-occurring mental health conditions? +

Yes. Dual diagnosis treatment is part of Casa Serena's clinical model. The facility treats co-occurring conditions including PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and panic disorder, ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder, mood disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID.

Where is Casa Serena located, and what areas does it serve? +

Casa Serena is located at 1515 Bath St in Santa Barbara, California. The facility's service area includes Santa Barbara County, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Ventura, San Francisco, Northern California, and several Central Coast communities including Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe.

Does Casa Serena offer any aftercare or transitional living support? +

Yes. Casa Serena provides a lifetime aftercare program, transitional living through a dedicated women's transitional living home in Santa Barbara, and education and career change support. These services are designed to support women after they complete residential treatment.

Is Casa Serena available for same-day or emergency admissions? +

Casa Serena operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year. Women or family members seeking immediate placement can contact the facility by phone at (866) 936-9740 or by email at recovery@casaserena.org at any time.

Does Casa Serena offer programming for pregnant women or mothers? +

Yes. Pregnant women and mothers are among the specific populations Casa Serena serves. The facility also includes parenting programs as part of its therapeutic offerings, which is relevant for mothers in residential treatment.