Serenity House CRT (608)

Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT)

At the Serenity House Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) program, we are here to help you find relief from distress and assist you in maintaining stability in your life. Our voluntary CRT has a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, psychiatric prescribers, nursing staff, and peer specialists who are all here to help you on your path.

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Program Type: Crisis Residential Treatment

To Make Referrals: Prior to arriving at the program, all referrals should call 650-539-0340 to access services. Referrals may be generated through self-referral, local law enforcement, emergency responders, or being diverted from psychiatric emergency.

# of Beds: 13 beds

Who is Served:

• Residents of San Mateo County. 

• Individuals returning to the community from a county correctional facility, residential treatment, or being diverted from psychiatric emergency.

• Adults aged 18 and older are diagnosed with a mental illness, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.

Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About the Program: We believe that recovery starts from within and that our job is to do whatever it takes to help you cope with a crisis and gain the skills you need to deal with your challenges more effectively. Individuals will be working with providers and a full treatment team. Our voluntary 13-bed crisis residential treatment (CRT) includes a full team of nurses, psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and recovery specialists providing support 24 hours a day.

Our services emphasize choice-making skills and harm-reduction techniques. We provide a safe, respectful environment where you can receive immediate, individualized assistance and a compassionate presence to stabilize symptoms, avoid needing higher levels of care, and receive appropriate referrals to community-based resources.