Photo courtesy of Serenity Inns
Twenty-one years ago, local leaders saw a growing crisis in Milwaukee: addiction and homelessness. They formed Serenity Inns to address the issue and to build a place where men can recover and rebuild their lives.
“Our mission is to empower men struggling with substance use disorder by offering a holistic treatment program focused on compassion, healing and personal growth while fostering a compassionate community of accountability,” says Kenneth Ginlack, Serenity Inns’ CEO.
Serenity Inns operates a drop-in clinic where men dealing with addiction can find immediate help. For those ready to seek recovery, Serenity Inns offers a residential treatment program. Residents participate in both group therapy and individual counseling, covering topics like addiction education, coping strategies and relapse prevention. The center has a medical director and clinical director, implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, along with counselors who provide support and address personal issues one-on-one.
The holistic program also encourages residents to improve their overall health through fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, spiritual growth and more.
For those between treatment and independence, Serenity Inns operates a transitional living home to help smooth the process. And it runs an alumni house, where men who’ve been through the program can still find support in a sober living environment.
Last year, Serenity Inns expanded, opening a new treatment center with more space. It’s currently undergoing a $2.4 million capital campaign to pay for the center and free up funds to continue supporting the drop-in clinic and more programs to help men recover and start again.
- Serenity Inns helps men overcome addiction, reclaim dignity and rebuild their lives through compassionate treatment and supportive housing. It serves those often overlooked with trauma-informed care, job readiness and a path to healing. Every man who walks through the doors is met with hope, respect and the chance to begin again.
- Donor support helps Serenity Inns pay off its newly built residential treatment center, freeing future resources to sustain and grow program services. It lays a solid foundation for Milwaukee’s only free addiction drop-in clinic, covering annual expenses to ensure people in crisis have immediate access to care. Donations offer ongoing support for men across all programs, helping them rebuild their lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Serenity Inns
2825 W. Brown St. | 414-873-5474
