Serenity Cottages of the Desert

About Serenity Cottages of the Desert

Serenity Cottages of the Desert is a men-only addiction treatment center in Baker, California, set in a quiet desert location away from city life. They help men struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through evidence-based care that also attends to emotional, physical, and psychological health. The program was started by industry veterans, one of whom is in recovery himself, who wanted to keep what works in rehab and drop what doesn’t. Medical detox is offered as a starting point for those who need help getting through withdrawal.

Clinical care centers on individual counseling aimed at uncovering root causes and building coping skills, along with group therapy and family therapy that helps loved ones understand addiction. Medication-assisted treatment is available to manage withdrawal and cravings, and traditional therapy is paired with holistic options such as yoga, meditation, and art therapy. Practical life skills are part of the program too, with classes ranging from cooking to a drywall course that teaches a usable trade. Before discharge, each client receives a relapse prevention plan focused on managing triggers, plus an aftercare plan built around ongoing therapy, support groups, and alumni connections. They accept several commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Health Net, MHN, and Tricare West.