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Serenity House Communities (SHC) is a recovery community organization founded in 2015 as a substance use disorder prevention & recovery support service. SHC provides substance use and co-occurring disorder support for men & women in Lapeer & Genesee counties. Services are conducted utilizing a Community Resiliency model that meets participants in their current stage of change and empowers them towards a path of recovery. SHC provides a wide spectrum of services including advocacy and educational events to reduce stigma, recovery coaching and recovery support groups. The organization specializes in the delivery of holistic medicine approaches that range from Recovery Reiki to Yoga & Acupuncture. SHC is committed to promoting change and awareness, reducing stigma and shame by providing a better understanding of recovery. All services and projects conducted by SHC take place in a strategic planning framework that includes attention to assessing the needs of our participants; assessing and building capacity for the benefit of our participants, researching, and applying evidence-based and culturally accepted healing approaches and using outcome and evaluation to drive services, as evidenced by the results of our data collection and analysis. SHC is aware of cultural diversity and provides cultural competency awareness that helps those who are affiliated with SHC to effectively operate within different cultural contexts with sensitivity toward members of other ethnic or cultural groups. This project is part of a growing trend to establish RCO’s across the country. The formation of a Recovery Community Organization also supports peer development, within a Recovery Oriented System of Care framework.
At Serenity House Communities in Flint, healing begins with love, support, and connection.
CEO & Founder
Tara Moreno-Wallen, M.A., ADS, holds a Master’s Degree in Composition and Rhetoric from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s in Telecommunications from Michigan State University. Tara worked as a news reporter for four years before becoming the founder and executive director of Serenity House in 2015. Her inspiration came from her own recovery journey. She trained in Recovery Coaching through Genesee Health Systems in 2016 and is a member of the Genesee County Prevention Coalition. She also sits on Genesee County’s Family Against Narcotics advisory board. Other networks also include Faces & Voices for Recovery and Mobilize Recovery, national organizations geared at eradicating addiction stigma and unifying people in recovery. Tara is also a certified Reiki Master Teacher, developer of Recovery Reiki, and a certified Acudetox Specialist.
Ms. Moreno is experienced in non-profit board development and recruitment, strategic planning, and budget crafting and implementation. Her role includes developing, leading on, and managing project strategies and work plans; managing and supervising staff and directing tasks on individual projects; providing strategic guidance of varying substance to staff on a wide variety of issues; directing stakeholder interactions, including facilitating meetings, calls, presentations, and conferences; contributing to planning and new outreach development, including drafting proposals for potential clients. Tara collaborates with individuals and/or organizations such as law enforcement, health care and other community resources and systems in Genesee County and other regions in the state of Michigan to establish working relationships and systems of referral and engagement with recovery coaches and recovery support services.
Todd has been in recovery for over three years. He lived in active substance-use disorder for 28 years. Todd says, the disease of SUDS took away all his hopes and dreams, till he became clean and started his journey in recovery. Todd is a CCAR trained Recovery Coach & now our Director of Recovery & Wellness. He has been working hard withi
Todd has been in recovery for over three years. He lived in active substance-use disorder for 28 years. Todd says, the disease of SUDS took away all his hopes and dreams, till he became clean and started his journey in recovery. Todd is a CCAR trained Recovery Coach & now our Director of Recovery & Wellness. He has been working hard within the organization to provide services for men & women in recovery. Todd uses the practice of meditation and Acudetox to sustain his recovery. He has a weekly men’s meditation group (Thursday's @ 5pm) he facilitates at Serenity House in Flint.
Darci graduated with her BA from the University of Michigan-Flint and has been helping others from a young age, volunteering at nursing homes, soup kitchens, and clothing closets in her hometown of Clio.
Family is everything to Darci. She treasures being a mom to her daughter and son, considering them her greatest joy. Darci is blessed w
Darci graduated with her BA from the University of Michigan-Flint and has been helping others from a young age, volunteering at nursing homes, soup kitchens, and clothing closets in her hometown of Clio.
Family is everything to Darci. She treasures being a mom to her daughter and son, considering them her greatest joy. Darci is blessed with amazing friends and family, a support system she cherishes deeply.
Her extensive experience with non-profits, including the American Cancer Society and Whaley Children's Center, drew her to Serenity House. Witnessing the tangible help provided daily, from rides to peer recovery counseling, inspired her to join our team.
Having faced significant loss in the past six years, including her father, sister, and mother, Darci's personal recovery journey fuels her passion for aiding others. She feels honored and excited to be part of Serenity House, and we are thrilled to have her with us.
Chasity is a person in long-term recovery who has been on her journey for over four years. She enjoys spending quality time with her two sons, being outdoors, meditating, and exploring various holistic modalities. Chasity is grateful to be part of Serenity House Communities, where she has the opportunity to support others on their own uni
Chasity is a person in long-term recovery who has been on her journey for over four years. She enjoys spending quality time with her two sons, being outdoors, meditating, and exploring various holistic modalities. Chasity is grateful to be part of Serenity House Communities, where she has the opportunity to support others on their own unique recovery paths—no matter where they are or what that looks like for them. She is committed to personal growth and healing, both for herself and those she serves. Chasity is a Certified Peer Recovery Coach and currently serves as Serenity House’s Peer Recovery Coaching Supervisor. She is proud to be part of the team and all that Serenity House represents.
Rosana, 45, is a proud mother of two grown sons and a loving grandmother and aunt. Her grandbaby and nephew mean the world to her. She has been on a recovery journey from alcohol for four years, walking that path alongside her supportive partner. In August 2024, Rosana joined the Serenity House Communities team as a Peer Recovery Coach an
Rosana, 45, is a proud mother of two grown sons and a loving grandmother and aunt. Her grandbaby and nephew mean the world to her. She has been on a recovery journey from alcohol for four years, walking that path alongside her supportive partner. In August 2024, Rosana joined the Serenity House Communities team as a Peer Recovery Coach and a driver for the transportation program.
Rosana finds deep fulfillment in her work at Serenity House, where she continues to heal herself while supporting participants on their own recovery journeys. She’s grateful for the incredible people she’s met and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their lives. She describes the Serenity House team as amazing, caring, supportive, and united in their mission to help one another and the community.
Rosana also credits holistic healing as a powerful part of her recovery, both within Serenity House and in her personal life. She feels truly blessed to be part of a team that reflects the vision and passion of its founder, Tara, and to contribute to the life-changing work Serenity House is doing in the community.
Nicole is currently in her final semester at Michigan State University, where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. She also conducts research in the Close Relationships Lab at MSU under Dr. Chopik. Her dream is to become a Clinical Psychologist, and she sees her work with Serenity House Communities as a meaning
Nicole is currently in her final semester at Michigan State University, where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Cognitive Science. She also conducts research in the Close Relationships Lab at MSU under Dr. Chopik. Her dream is to become a Clinical Psychologist, and she sees her work with Serenity House Communities as a meaningful and valuable step toward that goal.
Nicole is grateful for the opportunity to work with individuals in substance use recovery, and she deeply values the perspective and insight this experience has given her. Serenity House has also provided a space for her to grow and explore her interests in data analysis, allowing her to expand her skills in Excel, Google Sheets, and even begin learning coding.
Outside of her academic and professional pursuits, Nicole enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active at the gym, caring for her pets, and being with her wonderfully supportive partner.
Alicia plays a vital role in connecting SHC with the community, raising awareness about substance use disorder, codependency, and trauma, and advancing our mission of holistic recovery.
Her work fosters meaningful partnerships and supports individuals on their path to healing, embodying SHC’s core values of courage, perseverance, authenti
Alicia plays a vital role in connecting SHC with the community, raising awareness about substance use disorder, codependency, and trauma, and advancing our mission of holistic recovery.
Her work fosters meaningful partnerships and supports individuals on their path to healing, embodying SHC’s core values of courage, perseverance, authenticity, accountability, acceptance, and community.
We are grateful for Alicia’s dedication and the impact she’s making every day in building recovery-friendly communities.
Jason earned his CCAR Recovery Coach Certification, in 2012 and brings over 18 years of long-term sobriety to Serenity House Communities. Jason gives credit, to his successful journey in recovery, to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Romeo Masonic Lodge #41 and 3 mottos he chooses to live his life by daily -
Jason earned his CCAR Recovery Coach Certification, in 2012 and brings over 18 years of long-term sobriety to Serenity House Communities. Jason gives credit, to his successful journey in recovery, to his Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Romeo Masonic Lodge #41 and 3 mottos he chooses to live his life by daily -
Keshaw is a Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Reiki Practitioner, and Certified Energy Healer with a heartfelt dedication to guiding others on their healing journeys. As a mother of five, she brings a nurturing and grounded presence to her work, offering support rooted in compassion, love, and lived experience.
Blending spiritual practice wi
Keshaw is a Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Reiki Practitioner, and Certified Energy Healer with a heartfelt dedication to guiding others on their healing journeys. As a mother of five, she brings a nurturing and grounded presence to her work, offering support rooted in compassion, love, and lived experience.
Blending spiritual practice with energy work, Keshaw empowers individuals in recovery to rediscover their inner strength and embrace personal transformation. Her creative spirit shines through in her handmade jewelry and candles—each crafted with intention and infused with positive energy.
More than a coach, Keshaw is a healer, a guide, and a beacon of hope for those seeking light in their path toward healing and growth.
During her 11-year recovery journey, Christina Borden sought healing deep in the mountains, where she immersed herself in Indigenous and Pagan traditions. Her path led her through transformative practices such as fire ceremonies, polar plunges, sweat lodges, moon circles, solo darkness retreats, and various forms of breathwork, yoga, medi
During her 11-year recovery journey, Christina Borden sought healing deep in the mountains, where she immersed herself in Indigenous and Pagan traditions. Her path led her through transformative practices such as fire ceremonies, polar plunges, sweat lodges, moon circles, solo darkness retreats, and various forms of breathwork, yoga, meditation, and journaling. She is trained in Reiki Usui, and her healing journey also includes inner child work, shadow work, and sound baths.
Through these experiences, Christina not only learned to stand strong on her own but also discovered profound beauty in life. In 2021, she extended her healing to others in the most selfless way—by donating one of her kidneys to save another person’s life.
When Christina isn’t on the road, she can often be found solo hiking with her cat, rustic camping, kayaking, traveling, chasing waterfalls, powerlifting, or creating art.
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Katie is a mom to six, a wife, and a passionate advocate for women in every stage of motherhood. After spending four years involved in a crisis pregnancy center in Port Huron she transitioned into birth work. She loves to hold space for moms no matter their struggles or birth choices and empowering them in their decisions. As a Certified
Katie is a mom to six, a wife, and a passionate advocate for women in every stage of motherhood. After spending four years involved in a crisis pregnancy center in Port Huron she transitioned into birth work. She loves to hold space for moms no matter their struggles or birth choices and empowering them in their decisions. As a Certified Doula she is fun, compassionate, and knowledgeable. "I will walk with you through all the emotions of birth. Both the birth of your baby, and the birth of you as a mom."
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Serena Gunn, Addiction Counselor