Buckelew Programs - Casa Rene

Located in Kentfield, just minutes from Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, Casa Rene offers short-term residential care for adults in Marin County facing acute mental health crises. This 10-bed facility provides an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization, focusing on stabilization and recovery through a 28-day residential program for Medi-Cal recipients referred by the county’s crisis stabilization unit. Casa Rene uses a whole-person approach to help clients regain stability and independence. Residents receive individualized care that includes medication management, case management, and support with daily living skills. Therapeutic activities include evidence-based social rehabilitation groups, creative arts, and support for co-occurring conditions. Care is offered in a safe, structured setting with 24/7 staff support. Clients benefit from a calm, home-like environment that encourages healing and connection. The center also helps clients identify personal recovery goals and links them to long-term community services. Meals, life skills training, and therapeutic groups work together to promote lasting stability and prepare residents for a smooth transition back into the community.