Austen Riggs Center
Psychotherapy • Stockbridge, MA • Since 1919
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About
Austen Riggs Center is a nonprofit, residential psychiatric treatment facility located in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1919 (originally the Stockbridge Institute for the Study and Treatment of Psychoneuroses), it operates as a therapeutic community emphasizing intensive psychotherapy. Key details: - Location: Stockbridge, Berkshire County, MA - Type: Nonprofit, private - Beds: 74 - Focus: Residential mental health treatment and psychotherapy - Affiliations: Cambridge Health Alliance, Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine - Standards: Joint Commission - Founded: 1919 (originally established in 1913 as the Stockbridge Institute) - Revenue: Approximately $7.0M (staff ~82) - Headquarters: 25 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262 - Contact: info@austenriggs.net; 800.517.4447 / 413-298-4020
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- stockbridge-massachusetts.uscompanies.net: 4/5 (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- Effective long-term residential care for treatment-resistant mental health issues
- Focus on patient autonomy and community-based treatment environment
- Opportunity for deep personal growth and self-discovery
- Supportive peer environment allowing for strong bonds between patients
Common complaints
- High cost of treatment and potential financial burden on families
- Lack of robust support for active addiction or substance abuse disorders
- Reports of some staff behavior perceived as abusive or overly scrutinizing
- Concerns that the voluntary, open environment may not be appropriate for all patient needs
"$45,000.00 PRE PAYMENT! REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE! Before you walk into the $1500.00 interview, you have to give them FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS... considering this is the only long term, intensive therapeutic facility in 3 states, they figure families will pay anything to help their sons, daughter's, parents etc."
- Anonymous patient review"She had disagreements with some staff members and described the “Task” process—which is a patient-led group that attempts to identify, clarify, and resolve individual and group conflict or alienation... as feeling to her more like unwanted scrutiny than helpful."
- Former patient account via official Austen Riggs publication"For patients with active drug/alcohol/eating disorder issues this place could very well be a death sentence. Their approach does not stop the addicted patient from acting out, at all."
- Anonymous patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Austen Riggs Center Selects Oscar F. Hills, MD, as Next Medical Director and CEO - Mar 10, 2026
- Examined Living: Reflection, Responsibility, and Learning in an Open Therapeutic Community - Jan 21, 2026
- Reuniting at the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Center - Aug 15, 2025
- Dr. Oscar Hills Steps into Leadership Role at Austen Riggs Center - Health Care News - Jul 6, 2026
- Austen Riggs Center names next medical director, CEO | Bizbrief | The Berkshire Eagle - Mar 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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