Austen Riggs Center | Mental Health Providers
Psychiatry • Stockbridge, MA
Clinic Type
Psychiatry
Address
25 Main St, Stockbridge, MA 01262, United States
Phone
+1-800-517-4447
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Out-of-network insurance accepted; deposit required; pricing indicates approx. $1,275/day (six-week evaluation approx. $80K–$86K)
deposit required, bills at approximately $1,275/day, price estimates available for six-week evaluation
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Current Offers
Online Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for emerging adults (18–30) in Massachusetts
FAQs
What ages does Austen Riggs Center serve?
Adults 18+
What are the practical patient details for this Psychiatry clinic?
Exact opening hours, full street address with zip code, contact phone and email, insurances accepted, payment options, languages spoken, telehealth availability, awards/accreditations, emergency care, and every FAQ question with its answer are requested from the page. If any field cannot be determined, it should be returned as null.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- stockbridge-massachusetts.uscompanies.net: Mixed/Variable (13 reviews (cited on one aggregator))
Patients praise
- Appreciation for the open, non-locked residential setting
- Value placed on long-term, psychodynamic therapeutic approach
- Some former patients report transformative or life-saving experiences
- Positive bonds formed between staff and patients according to some accounts
Common complaints
- High cost of treatment and potential for financial strain
- Concerns regarding the impact of financial factors on medical decisions
- Criticism of the center's effectiveness for patients with active addiction issues
- Reports of a challenging and sometimes hostile internal working environment for staff
"Coming to Riggs when I did was the best thing I could have done. After being a patient on a locked unit, I had a great appreciation for the open setting. I learned, when things are going badly, don’t retreat and isolate–turn to the people around you."
— Austen Riggs Center - Former Patient Stories"It has been 6 years since my stay with Austen Riggs. They saved my life. A difficulty encountered for almost all that attend is honesty... I completed my time at Riggs and then went on to a Rehab for drug/alcohol abuse."
— Stockbridge-Massachusetts.uscompanies.net user review"Also, too often, medical decisions are based on financial factors and not the best needs of the patients... Patients whose families have unlimited resources will be permitted to stay even if doing so furthers their issues or even endangers their life."
— Stockbridge-Massachusetts.uscompanies.net user 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
- 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
- Examined Living: Reflection, Responsibility, and Learning in an Open Therapeutic Community — Jan 21, 2026
- Riggs Welcomes Drs. Shira Nayman and Louis Sass as Erikson Scholars-in-Residence — Jul 14, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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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 If you’re seeking specific information (e.g., programs offered, admission criteria, or recent news), I can extract that more precisely.
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