Serenity Lane

12/20/2025

Serenity Lane offers a variety of specialty programs to meet the specific needs of individuals in recovery. Our tailored programs offer focused care and support to a range of participants, including professionals, families, and individuals pursuing careers in counseling.

Our Specialty Programs include:

🚒🎓Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program
💼Employer Services
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Program
📋Licensure & Employment Monitoring Program
🧘Health and Wellness Programming

Each program is backed by a skilled and compassionate team, CARF-accredited standards, and a history of successful outcomes. We meet patients where they are and provide the tools they need for lasting recovery.

🔗Learn more about our specialty programs:

In addition to our more traditional treatment programs, Serenity Lane provides other drug/alcohol related programs and services such as drug/alcohol consultation for businesses and an addiction counselor training program. Learn more about our other services here: one might fit your needs.

12/18/2025

The holidays can bring added stress, which may challenge even long-term recovery.
Here are tips to stay grounded and prevent relapse this season. ✨

📞Need support during the holidays? Call us anytime: 800-543-9905

12/16/2025

As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on personal growth and accomplishments in recovery.
👣Even small steps forward are victories worth celebrating.

Community, support, and self-care are the key to ending the year strong and preparing for a healthy and sober new year.

📞Contact Serenity Lane to learn more about programs: 800-543-9905

12/13/2025

Our annual Holiday Gathering is an opportunity for patients and alumni to all come together and reflect on their recovery milestones while sharing the spirit of the season. ❤️

👥Events like this reinforce the importance of community, support, and connection.
All key tools in managing holiday stress and ultimately preventing relapse.

🎉Register for the holiday gathering, or learn more about other upcoming events: https://serenitylane.org/events-details/holiday-gathering/
📞For more information, call 541-284-8620 or email aschmidt@serenitylane.org

12/11/2025

Your story matters and can make a lasting impact in someone else’s life.

At Serenity Lane, alumni play a vital role in supporting those actively recovering. 👥
By sharing their journey, alumni can provide hope, encouragement, and insight to others navigating a similar path.

Whether it is through speaking engagements, writing, or mentorship – our alumni program empowers graduates to give back while strengthening their own recovery.

✨ Every experience shared helps build a stronger, more connected recovery community.

🔗Read more and share your story today:

Calling all Soberheroes! Share your story of recovery. There are a number of ways, from being a guest on our podcast to alumni profile write-ups. It's an opportunity to show others that this thing works. Sharing your story is one of the gifts of recovery and can increase your gratitude for where you...

12/09/2025

❤️The Hue Art From the Heart fundraiser in Bend is bringing our community together to support mental health and recovery programs. Events like these show the power of creativity and connection in fostering long-term well-being. 🎨

At Serenity Lane, we know that managing holiday stress is critical to maintaining recovery. Engaging in community activities, finding healthy outlets, and leaning on support networks can help prevent relapse during the holidays.

👣 Small, consistent steps toward wellness make a real difference in long-term recovery.

🔗Read the full article to learn more about this inspiring fundraiser:

Hearts Unknown Education’s annual Art from the Heart fundraiser is this Friday in Bend — a night of music, art, food, and community to support youth mental health.

12/06/2025

🍝Accessing nutritious meals is an important part of overall well-being anytime – but especially during the busy holiday season.

The Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder is a free and easy-to-use resource to help you find local pantries, meal programs, and other assistance in your area.🌎

Whether you are supporting yourself or helping a loved one – these programs are made to provide safe, reliable options to keep everyone nourished. Check out local options and plan ahead so no one goes hungry this holiday season.

🍎Find local food support:

Find free groceries, fresh produce and nutritious meals near you through Oregon Food Bank’s network of food pantries and meal sites.

12/04/2025

🌿Maintaining sobriety during the holidays takes preparation and support.
Here are some practical tips to help you stay on track. 🛤️

📞Need some extra guidance? Our team is available to take your call: 800-543-9905

12/02/2025

🌲The holiday season can be challenging for people in recovery …
…but planning ahead can make sobriety easier to maintain.

Our blog shares practical tips on navigating holiday parties, family gatherings, and seasonal stress while staying straight and sober.

From making mindful preparations to setting your boundaries – these strategies can help you enjoy the holidays safely. This year, celebrate the season without compromising your recovery journey. ✨

🔗Read the full guide for strategies to stay mindful, set boundaries, and enjoy the holidays safely:

Here are the definitive Big Five Basics of celebrating the holidays sober — while keeping your cool.

11/05/2025

How can Oregon employers balance rising health care costs with growing behavioral health needs?

Join the City Club of Eugene on Friday, November 7th, from 12:00–1:15 PM at WOW Hall (291 W 8th Ave, Eugene) for a critical conversation on how insurance design, workforce wellbeing, and behavioral health access intersect in today’s economy.

Our expert panel includes:

Pete Kerns, President & CEO, Serenity Lane
Stephanie Evans-Wondra, LPC, Cascade Health
Robert Scheele, Manager, Large Group Account Management, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest
Oregon employers now face premiums averaging nearly $24,000 per family plan, while the state still lacks 3,700 behavioral health treatment beds. How can we ensure employees get the care they need without breaking the system or the budget?



Can’t attend in person?
Watch the livestream or tune in to the rebroadcast Monday at 7 PM on KLCC 89.7 FM, or listen later via the City Club podcast.



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Oregon employers face rising health costs & shrinking behavioral health access. Join Nov 7 (12–1:15 PM, WOW Hall) for insights from:

Pete Kerns – Serenity Lane
Stephanie Evans-Wondra – Cascade Health
Robb Scheele – Kaiser Permanente
Livestream + KLCC rebroadcast Monday!
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Oregon employers are facing a growing challenge: how to provide meaningful health benefits amid rising costs and limited budgets — all while behavioral health access remains deeply strained.

Join City Club of Eugene for a timely discussion exploring how escalating healthcare premiums, insurance design, and Oregon’s behavioral health service gaps intersect to affect employees and employers alike.

🎙 Speakers:
Pete Kerns, President & CEO, Serenity Lane
Stephanie Evans-Wondra, LPC, Cascade Health
Robert Scheele, Manager, Large Group Account Management, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest

Learn what’s driving the crisis — and what solutions may be on the horizon.

https://cityclubofeugene.org/forum/the-gaps-in-employer-provided-behavioral-health-care/

10/27/2025

This year's Community Service Awards were a huge success, in no small part due to the partnership of many sponsors. Special thanks are in order to our presenting sponsors, Chambers Construction and KEZI 9 News. Thank you both for your continued support of the awards!

10/27/2025

📖 Every recovery journey has the power to light the way for someone else.

✨At Serenity Lane, alumni stories remind us that healing is possible and worth celebrating.

Your words might be exactly what someone needs to hear today. By sharing your experience, you not only honor your own recovery – you build a culture of hope for others just starting out.