North County Serenity House, now a proud member of the HealthRIGHT 360 family since 2014, offers a gender-responsive, anti-stigmatizing, and trauma-informed environment tailored to the needs of women facing substance use disorders. In alignment with HealthRIGHT 360’s mission to provide integrated, compassionate care for those struggling with addiction, mental health, and other life challenges, NCSH embraces a holistic, client-centered approach that supports women in achieving lasting recovery.
Founded in 1966 by six visionary women, North County Serenity House has grown to include multiple residential facilities in Escondido, CA, offering specialized programs for women, including perinatal and child development resources. The 114-bed comprehensive residential program includes 102 beds for women and children and 12 beds dedicated to withdrawal management. Additional transitional housing is available at scattered sites, specifically for low-income families, as part of our commitment to fostering long-term stability and well-being.
In line with HealthRIGHT 360’s values of dignity, respect, and community empowerment, NCSH provides individualized care that addresses clients’ health, emotional, educational, vocational, and family needs. Our multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach ensures that women receive comprehensive support, from managing substance use disorders to navigating mental health challenges. We partner with criminal justice stakeholders to help women manage legal concerns and move forward in their lives with confidence.
Our services include residential withdrawal management, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), individual and group counseling, drug and alcohol education, recovery planning, case management, relapse prevention, and comprehensive exit planning. Women participating in NCSH programs can reunite with their children, creating opportunities for family therapy, parenting education, and family activities that strengthen bonds and promote healthy growth. By creating a safe, supportive environment rooted in trauma-informed care, we help women develop the skills needed to manage triggers, resolve conflicts, and build resilience, setting them on a path to recovery and reintegration into the community.
Assistance Animals and other Reasonable Accommodations
North County Serenity House residential programs provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an equal opportunity for clients with disabilities to use and enjoy our programs. For residential and housing programs this includes, but is not limited to, accepting clients’ service and/or emotional support animals, referred to as “Assistance Animals,” in North County Serenity House public and common areas, as well as our housing units. Please speak with a North County Serenity House staff member if you are seeking a reasonable accommodation, and they will assist you in having your request be addressed. For residential programs, you will be asked to complete an application to request a reasonable accommodation, which we have developed to better address clients’ needs while also ensuring the health and safety of other residents and staff. You may also contact our Compliance Department directly at
accommodations@healthRIGHT360.org with any questions you may have about the reasonable accommodation process at North County Serenity House or your request for a reasonable accommodation.
Contact
Main: +1 (760)-747-1015
Intake: +1 (760)-809-0423
