RIFTON, N.Y. — Tucked away on a quiet road in Rifton, Serenity Scene offers 13 women who are suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues a safe harbor. … And 10 years ago, when I had 24 years (of sobriety), the house went up for sale.” She bought it intending to open a sober house for women in recovery. When Brisbois bought the place it “was filled with crackheads … the police were here all the time,” she said. Once she owned the three-story house, Brisbois began throwing the addicts out. If they don’t agree to go to treatment, then they have to find a place to live.