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OUR MISSION is to create paths and opportunities for those seeking greater self-sufficiency, independence and dignity by providing a safe, structured 12-Step based living environment.

02/24/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday Andrew Saxon ..we love and miss you....our Brother!!!!

02/18/2026

02/08/2026

Serenity Homes Alumni Louis is off on his adventure to join CalFire in Southern California. Good luck Louis!

02/07/2026

Serenity Homes alumni Eric on his 5 year sober anniversary talking about what it was like living at Serenity Homes and his story of recovery.

02/03/2026

Napa Valley CanDo's GiveGuide has enabled us to raise essential funds to support our affordable sober living residences and enhance the wrap around supports that are crucial to resident success. Just as meaningful was the increased visibility for our services - several families saw us in Give!Guide and reached out for help supporting loved ones struggling with addiction. That connection translated directly into people accessing care at critical moments. Give!Guide continues to deliver both financial support and real, life-changing community impact for Serenity Homes of Napa Valley.

Thank you to the Give!Guide for everything that you do for the Napa community!

Napa Valley Give!Guide announced a record-breaking 2025 season of giving: $1.3 million raised, 91 nonprofits supported, 1,975 donors engaged.

02/01/2026

Come on down to the service this morning focusing on Addiction. Serenity Homes' Johnny A will be sharing his story.

Sunday, February 1, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
1625 Salvador Ave., Napa

"Addiction and Community”

with Maggie Ingalls and Brian Shaw

This service will focus on the insidious problem of addiction and how our UU community can be a place where people can find acceptance and healing–a confirmation of their inherent worth and dignity.

01/27/2026

In 2025, Serenity Homes partnered with Napa County, California - Government to provide safe, sober living at an affordable cost to people at risk of homelessness.

Our partnership with Napa County reduces costs for taxpayers by up to 80% and provides a clear path for residents to rebuild their lives and reconnect with their community.

01/22/2026

Donate now at www.shnv.org

Address

1971 Lernhart Street
Napa, CA
94559

Telephone

+17073630569

Website

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What We Do

Serenity Homes Napa Valley is a Sober Living Home environment located right in the city of Napa.

Johnny Apodaca is the heart and soul of SHNV. A prior addict himself, he guided 1000+ chemically dependent adults to stay sober in the 22 years he has operated SHNV. He gets to know each resident and has run out of space on the wall behind his desk for the individual photos of his prior residents. He can point at any picture and tell you the story of that person and knows where many are now. His enthusiasm for the work he does is evident in the first few minutes you meet him. His personal satisfaction results from helping his fellow human being get to a place of restoration, regain family relationships, reunite with children, and reintegrate into society.

In 2008, when he was in danger of losing two homes to foreclosure, he staged a hunger strike for 25 days. He pitched a tent on Evans Avenue near the Silverado Trail. Supporters put donation jars near cash registers in neighborhood stores, and people stopped by to visit with him and leave donations. He raised $60,000, only stopping when his doctor said it was too dangerous to continue. Nothing can dim his enthusiasm and dedication to his focus on helping others achieve lasting sobriety. When you meet Johnny A., his confidence and open nature are readily visible. He answers any question with frank honesty. After 22 years in this rehab arena, he knows what works and what doesn’t, and he knows the stages of healing that residents must work through.

Serenity Homes of Napa Valley is a State of California Non-Profit 501(c) (3) Corporation. Johnny receives no government funds or benefits to run his Sober Living Homes. With the rents from his residents, the help of his community, and invaluable advice from his Board of Directors, he continues his full-speed-ahead approach. The need for recovery from addiction continues to grow. Johnny could fill more houses if he had them; he continues to look for donations and creative ideas from supporters.

Our program lasts about one year for most people, and up to 18 months for others. We provide a house, in a comfortable, safe, middle-class neighborhood. If you drive down the street our homes look like all the other well-maintained houses on the street. We have yards, garages, and back yard barbecues like all the other houses. Each of our seven homes has six recovering roommates. Each resident is at a different stage of recovery. The roommate who has been in the home the longest is the house manager. We currently have six homes for male residents and one for females. The houses are fully furnished and kept immaculately clean and orderly.

All residents of SHNV must work or go to school. Our monthly rent is currently $675/month, and we expect each resident to earn the money to pay his/her own way. This is one of the positive lessons we expect each resident to learn. The pride of earning and paying your own way in this world prepares our graduates to take their place in society standing tall.

Johnny is a licensed California contractor, and owns a for-profit construction company, Serenity Builders. He started the construction company to provide job opportunities for his residents, and that has worked very well. Serenity Builders is an easy fit for residents who have previous construction experience, or those wishing to learn new employment skills. The reputation of Serenity Builders is solid, and Johnny has a busy list of construction projects waiting to be done.

Household chores are assigned and rotated so everyone is responsible for keeping the homes clean and the yards mowed. Everyone does his/her own cooking, clean-up, and laundry. These simple tasks, along with working a job and attending required 12-step meetings, form the framework of a sober life.

We have bicycles for residents who have no vehicle or have lost their license to drive. Depending on individual circumstances, we might be able to help with the DMV paperwork to regain a license. Our houses are near downtown Napa, and within walking distance to shopping and several 12-step meetings.

The journey to sobriety is not easy, but it is attainable and well worth the effort.