Serenity House Programs and Leadership

Mission Matters

Mark Buschbacher is the President and CEO of Serenity House Counseling Services, a substance abuse and community-centric support system helping addicts develop innovative processes to approach life to gain freedom for a fresh start. At Serenity House, Mark leverages his background in operational efficiency, talent acquisition, and performance management to achieve the organization’s goals and objectives.

Mark is a leader and business partner who effectively drives improved efficiency, cost management, and strategic growth. He participates in due diligence and integration of mergers and acquisitions that significantly position organizations for success. His background spans from P&L management roles to HR planning and implementation in retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries.

In this episode…

In the fast-paced and often stressful world we live in, the need for substance abuse support has become crucial. Serenity House Counseling Services emerges as a beacon of hope, providing compassionate and professional services to people pursuing guidance and support on their journey to wellness. How does Serenity aim to break silence and stigmas while empowering generations?

Serenity House Counseling Services started as a humble endeavor, operating out of an abandoned farm and staffed by over 600 volunteers who openly express vulnerability. Such passion and commitment continue to be the foundation for the organization today. Serenity offers residential care and recovery home programs for adult men and women. Unlike traditional recovery programs that typically last 45 to 90 days, Serenity works with its clients for up to two years. Facility head Mark Buschbacher explains that longer recovery periods increase the chances of lifelong sobriety. While in residential care, Serenity staff helps clients find employment and provides transportation to and from work. After completing their stay in residential care, clients are released to a halfway house, which helps them take the next steps to reintegrate into society as healthy, happy, and responsible individuals.

On today’s episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith converses with Mark Buschbacher, the President and CEO of Serenity House Counseling Services. Mark delves into Serenity’s dedication to aiding long-term substance abusers to achieve and maintain sobriety through a holistic approach. He also shares what attracted him to joining Serenity House’s team, the facility's services and programs, and how they differentiate themselves from other recovery programs.