Where Every Day
Builds
Independence

"I cannot say enough wonderful things about Serenity day program. The staff are truly amazing — compassionate, patient, and genuinely invested in each client's well-being. It's clear they care deeply and treat everyone with respect and kindness. They always have engaging activities planned to keep clients happy, focused, and busy throughout the day. The environment feels supportive, structured, and full of positive energy. Families can feel confident knowing their loved ones are in such capable and caring hands. Highly recommend!"

"Serenity is one of the best programs in Ocean County; the staff is attentive and caring, and they listen to concerns from families and caregivers. They genuinely care about the individuals they serve and go out of their way to assist above and beyond expectations. As a Support Coordinator, I've had the opportunity to visit and meet with staff from many different programs in the state, and I've found Serenity to be among my favorites in Ocean County. I was so excited to hear they will be opening another location in Monmouth County. The program serves individuals of varying levels of need, and their staff is well-versed in managing and redirecting behaviors to minimize disruptions. They offer so many different daily activities for their participants to choose from, such as community outings, arts and crafts, games, life skills like cooking and math skill-building, technology development, as well as quiet rooms for reading or just a quiet space to decompress when overstimulated. I've referred several of my clients to Serenity and will continue to refer them. I have parents telling me their adult children have made significant social progress since attending Serenity. They are more expressive verbally, calmer, and overall happier. Keep up the good work Serenity, you are an awesome team!"

"Serenity Day Hab is AMAZING! The care, kindness and attention that they have provided my son has been immeasurable. Not only does he love going there and love the staffers (regularly speaking of them fondly), but his daily behavior since beginning in the program has been night-and-day better. His aggressive tendencies have completely stopped. That is entirely a function of the fact that they understand him and meet him where he's at whilst gently encouraging him to grow and prosper. The support that they have given my son has also fostered unexpected intellectual development for him. He is now substantially more lucid, conversational and cogent than he has been for more than two decades. There is no question that this improvement is entirely the result of the hard work that Serenity Day Hab puts into my son daily. In short, my son has gone from failing to meet expectations to not just meeting them, but exceeding them. Serenity Day Hab made that happen. If you are considering this program for a loved one, I wholeheartedly suggest that you choose it. You will not be disappointed; rather, you will find your experience with them to be astonishingly good!"

"I have seen firsthand the level of care and dedication that goes into Serenity Day Hab in Brick. The clients here are never treated like numbers on a list. Every single person is recognized as someone's child, someone's sibling, someone deeply loved — and they are treated that way every single day. The staff truly works to meet each individual at their own level. It's not one-size-fits-all. Time is taken to understand personalities, communication styles, behaviors, strengths, and needs. The team is genuine. They show up consistently, with patience and heart. What many people don't see is what happens behind the scenes. For example, this past Christmas the staff divided up the client list and, on their own time and with their own money, bought personalized gifts for each individual — tailored specifically to what that person likes. That is not something you can fake. That is real care. April, the director, leads with strong advocacy and integrity. She handles crises professionally and calmly, supports her staff, and communicates with families. She does not ignore concerns — she addresses them."

"First I want to say that I couldn’t be happier with Serenity day program. My son absolutely loves attending Serenity. He even asks to go on weekends. He always wants to know what Ms April and Ms Ashani are doing over the weekend. As for management, Ms April is doing an amazing job. She is caring, supportive, and highly qualified. She understands behaviors and how to get my son back on track. She is always asking if there is anything she can do to help in any situation. There have been many times where my son would have a behavior right before the van would come and he would end up missing his ride. Ms April would always send someone back to pick him up from program because she knew how much he wanted to be there. Ms Ashani is a very special staff member. Ryan adores her. She has been like a 1:1 with my son. He will go everywhere with her. She makes sure he eats his breakfast and lunch and keeps me updated on his day. Jen is wonderful keeping things organized. She keeps me updated on my son’s outings. She has also helped in behavioral situations. As for transportation, Kevin is very accommodating. He has rearranged van routes so that my son didn’t have disruptions with a new driver. In sum, my son doesn’t like change and Serenity has made many changes for him. The staff is amazing and one of the reasons is so special. I’d also like to mention Logan, Pastor Michelle and Melissa are great. I highly recommend Serenity program."

"April, the program director, goes above and beyond to ensure each and every participant is safe and happy. As a support coordinator, I entrust her and the program staff with several of my consumers. They go on daily trips, have fun activities, and are well cared for. I highly recommend Serenity to anyone looking for a day program."

"Absolutely amazing program absolutely amazing Director and staff met up with them during the week and was completely taken by the professionalism and structure of their rehab. Super excited to get my son in this program. Highly recommend April, The director of the program , is fantastic and very well educated in all aspects."

"If you're seeking a day habilitation spot with outstanding, compassionate people who truly go the extra mile, Serenity Day Hab (and especially April!) is phenomenal. Highly recommend—thank you to the whole team for the incredible care!"