River Valley Therapeutic Residence | Department of Mental Health
Mental Health • Essex, VT
Clinic Type
Mental Health
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- holistic, strengths-based recovery-focused approach
- more personal space and improved facilities compared to prior settings
- supportive community-based therapeutic environment
Common complaints
- complaints against staff reported to be under review
"It was really nice just to see the expressions on folks’ faces when they walked in."
— Department of Mental Health official, reported in VTDiggerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RiverValley Behavioral Health to Open Emerald Lodge Residential Recovery Center in Hawesville -Hancock County - WMSK — Apr 24, 2026
- River Valley Counseling Center leaves Valley Health, aligns with ServiceNet - ServiceNet — Jul 25, 2025
- Two new Essex Mental Health Urgent Care Units announced - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust — Jan 15, 2026
- River Valley Behavioral Health cuts ribbon on new residential recovery program - AOL — May 8, 2026
- ServiceNet Clinics to Join River Valley Counseling Center February 1 - ServiceNet — Jan 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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