Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center

Brandon School and Residential Treatment Center helps boys ages 7–18 who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. Located on a wooded 35-acre campus just outside Boston, they offer short-term and long-term care through day school, residential treatment, and intensive assessments. Families find hope at Brandon, where every child is seen for their strengths, not just their struggles.
Brandon uses a research-based, trauma-informed model called CARE that supports healing through strong relationships, family involvement, and meaningful activities. Therapies include individual, group, and family counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, expressive therapies, and specialized assessments for trauma, firesetting, and problem sexual behaviors. All treatments are personalized and focus on helping boys grow in safe and healthy ways.
At Brandon School, each day follows a structured yet supportive routine. Students begin with morning self-care and breakfast before heading to on-campus classes. After a midday lunch break, academic learning continues in the afternoon. Once classes end, students take part in enriching activities like photography, baking, gardening, or sports. Evenings include dinner, free time, a snack, and personal care before settling in for the night.
Boys live in comfortable, home-like houses with shared or single rooms and supervised daily routines. On a 35-acre wooded campus near Boston, they enjoy walking trails, sports fields, gardens, and a full gym. Healthy meals, on-site medical care, and access to education and therapy are all part of daily life, creating a well-rounded and supportive environment.

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 Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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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.

Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral 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. Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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