Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc.

08/03/2026

An opioid overdose can look like someone who is “just sleeping,” but waiting can cost precious time.

Possible signs include:
• They cannot be awakened
• Breathing is slow, shallow or stopped
• You hear choking, gurgling or snoring-like sounds
• Lips or fingernails appear blue, gray or pale
• Pupils are very small

Call 911. Give naloxone if available. Support breathing and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. A person may need more than one dose, and they still need emergency medical care even if they wake up.

Save this post. Someday, knowing what to do could help you save a life.

Need Narcan training, join us August 31st at our Overdose Awareness Event.

08/01/2026

August is Overdose Awareness Month, and this year’s message is impossible to ignore: 25 Years On. Still Needed.

Preliminary CDC data show overdose deaths continuing to decline nationally, and Chicago and Cook County have now reported a third consecutive year of declining opioid-overdose deaths. But progress is not permission to look away. Fentanyl remains involved in most local opioid-overdose deaths, and Black Chicagoans continue to experience a deeply unequal burden.

Throughout August, we are shahring practical information about overdose response, today’s changing drug supply, treatment, recovery and the ways our community can act. We will also remember the people behind every number.

Progress is real. So is the work ahead.

07/31/2026

Save the date: International Overdose Awareness Day is Monday, August 31, 2026.

Join Serenity House from 6–8:30 PM as we honor those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and stand with families throughout our community. The event features:

• Live music
• Free food
• Crafts & vendors
• Games for all ages
• Memorial space to remember loved ones

If you or someone you love needs support, Serenity House offers affordable, community-based services across the recovery journey.

07/28/2026

Join SMART Recovery Wednesdays & Virtual Meetings Saturdays to build skills in self-management, motivation, and support.

07/25/2026

Every recovery journey is unique. Our alumni’s powerful stories inspire hope and strength. Ready to share yours?

07/24/2026

Self-care is not a bubble bath requirement. In recovery, it can be getting enough sleep, eating a real meal, going to therapy, moving your body, taking your medications as prescribed, saying no, answering the phone, or resting before you hit empty.

07/23/2026

A donation to Serenity House does more than fund a program. It helps create a place where people can return to treatment, rebuild trust, work toward self-sufficiency, and reconnect with family.

If you or someone you love needs support, Serenity House offers affordable, community-based services across the recovery journey.

Serenity's alcohol and drug rehab programs are supported by donations from compassionate individuals, community organizations and businesses. Please donate.

07/21/2026

Sometimes the story is too heavy to say straight out. Drama therapy can give people a way to practice emotions, roles, boundaries, and hope in a safe, supported space.

If you or someone you love needs support, Serenity House offers affordable, community-based services across the recovery journey.

07/19/2026

Families often ask, "What should I say?"

Start here:
• I love you.
• I'm worried.
• I'll help you find support.
• I care too much to stay silent.

You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes, starting the conversation is the most important step.

07/17/2026

World Emoji Day check-in: describe recovery, your mood, or the thing keeping you grounded today with one emoji.

We'll start... 🌱