Central Peninsula General Hospital Serenity House Residential Treatment

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About Central Peninsula General Hospital Serenity House Residential Treatment

Central Peninsula General Hospital Serenity House Residential Treatment is a hospital-based addiction treatment program located at 47480 Kristina Way in Kenai, Alaska. Operating under the umbrella of CPGH, Serenity House brings clinical hospital infrastructure to substance use care on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula — a distinction that matters when someone needs medically supervised withdrawal management rather than a standalone residential setting.

The program offers four levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient (IOP). Medical detox is the entry point for individuals who require monitored withdrawal before transitioning into longer-term treatment. Residential treatment provides structured, round-the-clock programming within the facility’s 12-bed capacity. For those stepping down or starting at a lower intensity, both an outpatient program and an IOP are available, allowing continued clinical support without full residential placement.

Serenity House addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis alongside substance use, and trauma and PTSD are specifically recognized conditions treated within the program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the therapeutic methods used. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM for admissions and administrative contact, with residential care available on-site.

Serenity House serves a notably broad range of populations: veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered clients. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay, removing common financial barriers that prevent people in Alaska from accessing medically supervised detox and residential care. Admissions inquiries can be directed to admissionscontactus@cpgh.org or by calling (907) 714-4521.

Hospital-based medical detox program — clinical infrastructure typically unavailable at standalone residential facilities
12-bed residential program with four levels of care under one roof: medical detox, residential, outpatient, and IOP
Accepts TRICARE, making it one of the accessible options for veterans and military families on the Kenai Peninsula
Explicitly serves court-ordered clients, pregnant women, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing — populations many programs are not equipped to treat
Dual diagnosis and trauma/PTSD treatment integrated alongside substance use care

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions: Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations: Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Hiv/aids Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Court-ordered
Languages: English

Location

Where it is

47480 Kristina Way, Kenai, Alaska 99669 Get directions

Medical Detox at a Hospital-Based Program in Kenai, Alaska

Serenity House Residential Treatment operates as part of Central Peninsula General Hospital, giving it clinical standing that most freestanding detox centers in rural Alaska cannot match. For individuals who need medically supervised detox before entering residential treatment, the hospital-based setting provides a higher level of oversight during the withdrawal process.

The program's medical detox level of care is designed as a direct pathway into the residential program, allowing patients to move through withdrawal management and into structured treatment without having to transfer facilities. For those already stable enough to bypass detox, residential placement or outpatient enrollment are also available entry points. Reach the admissions team at (907) 714-4521 or admissionscontactus@cpgh.org.

Levels of Care: From Detox to Outpatient Programming

Serenity House offers a continuum that covers the full arc of early recovery: medical detox, residential treatment, a standard outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This range means that a person can enter at the most acute level of need and step down through progressively less intensive programming without leaving the Serenity House system.

The 12-bed residential component keeps the program intentionally small, which allows for focused treatment of co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, and trauma or PTSD alongside primary substance use concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the clinical methods used within the program.

Who Serenity House Serves

Serenity House is structured to serve a wide range of adults, including veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program also accepts court-ordered referrals and provides support for individuals living with HIV/AIDS — populations that frequently face barriers to accessing treatment at other facilities.

On the financial side, Serenity House accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay. TRICARE acceptance is particularly significant for the veteran and active-duty military population in the Kenai Peninsula region, as it directly reduces out-of-pocket costs for those seeking inpatient detox or residential care.

Co-occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Substance use disorders frequently occur alongside other mental health conditions, and Serenity House specifically identifies co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis as conditions treated within the program. Trauma and PTSD are also explicitly addressed, which is clinically relevant for the veteran population the program serves.

Treating both the substance use disorder and the underlying or co-occurring mental health condition within the same program reduces the fragmentation that often derails early recovery. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a structured and widely applied clinical method, is confirmed as part of the therapeutic approach at Serenity House.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash State Insurance

Common questions

FAQs About Central Peninsula General Hospital Serenity House Residential Treatment

Does Serenity House offer medical detox? +

Yes. Medical detox is one of the confirmed levels of care at Serenity House Residential Treatment. As a hospital-based program under Central Peninsula General Hospital, Serenity House provides medically supervised detox for individuals who require withdrawal management before entering residential treatment.

What levels of care are available at Serenity House in Kenai? +

Serenity House offers four levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, outpatient program, and intensive outpatient program (IOP). This continuum allows individuals to enter at the level most appropriate to their clinical needs and step down through treatment over time.

How many beds does Serenity House have? +

Serenity House has a residential capacity of 12 beds. The smaller program size is suited to focused, clinical treatment for individuals with co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis, and trauma alongside substance use.

Does Serenity House accept Medicaid or Medicare? +

Yes. Serenity House accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, along with private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, and self-pay. This range of accepted payment methods makes the program accessible to a broad population, including veterans and lower-income individuals.

Is Serenity House an option for veterans seeking detox or residential treatment? +

Yes. Serenity House explicitly serves veterans and accepts TRICARE, the health coverage program for military members, retirees, and their families. The program also addresses co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD, conditions that are common among veterans entering substance use treatment.

Does Serenity House treat co-occurring mental health conditions? +

Yes. Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are specifically listed as conditions treated at Serenity House. Trauma and PTSD are also addressed within the program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the therapeutic methods used.

Can pregnant women receive treatment at Serenity House? +

Yes. Pregnant women are among the populations explicitly served at Serenity House. Anyone seeking more detail about how the program accommodates pregnant clients should contact the admissions team directly at (907) 714-4521 or admissionscontactus@cpgh.org.

Does Serenity House accept court-ordered clients? +

Yes. Court-ordered clients are among the populations Serenity House is confirmed to serve. The program's four levels of care — medical detox, residential, outpatient, and IOP — can accommodate a range of court-mandated treatment requirements.

How do I contact Serenity House to ask about admission? +

Admissions inquiries can be made by calling (907) 714-4521 or by emailing admissionscontactus@cpgh.org. The administrative office operates Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Is Serenity House equipped to serve individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing? +

Yes. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are explicitly listed among the populations Serenity House serves. For specifics about accessibility accommodations, contact the admissions team at (907) 714-4521.