Austen Riggs Center | Mental Health Providers
Psychotherapy • Stockbridge, MA
Clinic Type
Psychotherapy
Address
25 Main St, Stockbridge, MA, United States, 01262
Phone
800-517-4447
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency mental health services available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
accepts out-of-network insurance
deposit required: $50,000, bills at approximately $1,275/day (six-week evaluation approx. $80K–$86K), not specified
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FAQs
What are the treatment modalities used?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy conducted four times weekly within a therapeutic community setting.
What populations do you serve?
Adults 18+ with complex mental health challenges.
How many beds does Austen Riggs Center have?
Approximately 74 beds.
What is the approximate cost for treatment up-front or long-term care?
Hospital or facility charges noted: deposit of $50,000; daily rate around $1,275 (six-week evaluation around $80K–$86K).
What programs are available for less intensive care?
Online Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for emerging adults (18–30) in Massachusetts.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- stockbridge-massachusetts.uscompanies.net: Varied/Mixed (reviews range from 1/5 to 5/5) (13 reviews noted on one local directory site)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for the open, non-locked campus environment compared to traditional psychiatric units
- Emphasis on intensive, long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Patient-centered approach that fosters autonomy and personal responsibility
- Therapeutic community environment focused on examined living
Common complaints
- High cost and significant upfront financial requirements
- Concerns regarding suitability for patients with active, severe substance abuse or addiction issues
- Criticism of the open-campus/voluntary model not being appropriate for all patient needs
"$45,000.00 PRE PAYMENT! REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE! ... Because there's no one governing this and there's no competition."
— Anonymous online review"I got my life back and I got it back better."
— Liz Jezierski, Austen Riggs Former Patient"The center isn't for everyone — something reviewers ding the hospital for in online statements to sites such as Yelp, Google and RehabReviews.com."
— The Berkshire EagleSynthesized 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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