Casa Serena
Substance Use Disorder Clinic • Santa Barbara, CA • Since 1959 • 2 (two charming Victorian homes in downtown Santa Barbara) locations
About
Casa Serena Santa Barbara is a nonprofit women’s treatment center in Santa Barbara, CA, providing evidence-based substance abuse and dual-diagnosis care. Founded in 1959, it offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and transitional living, along with education, career change support, health and wellness programs, and financial literacy. The organization serves women with co-occurring disorders and aims to build community, empower self-determination, and support families. Located at multiple Santa Barbara addresses (HQ near 1900 State St Ste G), it operates with a small staff and an annual revenue in the low seven figures or less. Contact: recovery@casaserena.org; main phone numbers: (866) 590-8601, 805-966-1260.
Clinic Type
Substance Use Disorder Clinic
Address
Santa Barbara, California
Phone
(866) 936-9740
recovery@casaserena.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Website
Emergency Care
Not stated
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
We can verify insurance benefits in minutes; note: do not take Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans.
Insurance benefits verification form, Unknown other payment options, PPO Insurance, POS Insurance, EPO Insurance, Self-Pay, HMO Insurance, Medicaid/Medicare
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Benefits verification and admissions support
FAQs
Do you accept Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans?
At this time we do not take Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans.
Will Casa Serena accept my insurance?
Casa Serena Treatment Program (insurance verification) can verify benefits; note: at this time we do not take Medicare, Medi-Cal or Cen-Cal plans.
What lengths of stay are offered?
Casa Serena offers 30, 60, and 90 day lengths of stay with flexibility to design the program to individual needs.
Do you offer detox?
Yes. Casa Serena offers a sub-acute, medically managed residential detox program for withdrawal management.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google, Best-Rehabs, CiteHealth: Approximately 4.0 - 4.5 out of 5 stars (aggregate across platforms) (Not explicitly stated as a single total, based on aggregate samples)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded for life-changing, comprehensive recovery support
- Frequent praise for compassionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated staff
- Strong emphasis on a safe, therapeutic environment and sisterhood/community bonding
- Many alumni report long-term success and sobriety after completing the program
Common complaints
- Reports of facility conditions being old or in need of maintenance
- Allegations of bullying by other residents and perceived lack of staff intervention
- Concerns regarding inclusivity and cultural sensitivity
- Individual reports of dissatisfaction with transparency or staff management
"Casa Serena saved my life. I continue to participate at Casa Serena today because of the love and support I was given as a resident."
— Casa Serena Testimonials"I complained of bullying by other residents, and the [staff's response was inadequate]."
— User review on Yahoo Local"Strength: Intelligent staff, considerate, concerned, caring, and strictly enforcing the rules. Weakness: Housing was old and falling apart."
— Best-Rehabs Alumni ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fall Family Summit 2026 Invitation | Casa Serena | Women's Treatment Center — May 27, 2026
- Casa Capri Recovery: Why Women-Only Treatment Centers Matter in Today’s Wellness Landscape - Brentwood News — Nov 4, 2025
- North County Serenity House Women's Escondido 2026 | RehabHive — Oct 27, 2025
- Study Finds Chronic Stress May Increase Stroke Risk in Women — Oct 27, 2025
- Recovery With Children: Inside Kiva’s Approach for Women | San Diego Magazine — Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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