Austen Riggs Center

25 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA 01262

✓ Joint Commission Est. 1919 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Austen Riggs Center

  • Location: Stockbridge, MA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Experiential Therapy
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Austen Riggs Center

Since its founding in 1919, the Austen Riggs Center in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts has been dedicated to helping adults (18+) who are struggling with complex and treatment-resistant mental disorders. Their open campus and intensive clinical engagement offer the freedom and responsibility for patients to recognize their problems, rebuild healthy relationships, and take charge of their lives.
The Austen Riggs Center achieves this mission through a multi-disciplinary approach on their beautiful New England campus. Their main goal is to help those who have struggled with treatment in the past, and they accomplish this by addressing sources of suffering, exploring the meaning of symptoms, empowering patients to take an active role in their treatment, and underscoring the importance of relationships. At the core of each patient’s treatment is four times weekly psychodynamic psychotherapy with a doctoral-level clinician. The Center has a full continuum of care that includes residential, step-down, and day treatment programs. They also offer an immersive therapeutic community program and robust activities programs that include theatre classes, ceramics, visual arts, fiber arts, woodworking, and gardening.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Austen Riggs Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Outdoor Lounge
Recreation Room
Gardens

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential
Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy
Private non-profit organization
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted in designated area
Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Integrated primary care services Education services

What to Expect at Austen Riggs Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Austen Riggs Center offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 4 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Austen Riggs Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

25 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA, 01262

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusAt this center, you receive pe...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Therapeutic Community

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Frequently Asked Questions

Austen Riggs Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Austen Riggs Center offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Experiential Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in MA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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