Austen Riggs Center
Behavioral Health Services • Stockbridge, MA
About
Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, MA provides long-term psychiatric treatment for adults 18 and older with complex mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic illnesses, anxiety, OCD, trauma, and self-harm. Treatment centers on psychodynamic psychotherapy conducted four times weekly within a therapeutic community setting, supplemented by medication management, family therapy, group therapy, and activity-based programs including art, ceramics, gardening, theater, and yoga.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health Services
Address
25 Main St, Stockbridge, MA, United States
Phone
+1-800-517-4447
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency Mental Health Services mentioned
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
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Pricing
FAQs
What is the treatment approach at Austen Riggs Center?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy conducted four times weekly within a therapeutic community setting for long-term psychiatric treatment.
What populations does Austen Riggs Center serve?
Adults 18+ with complex mental health challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic illnesses, anxiety, OCD, trauma, self-harm, and co-occurring substance use (not primary).
How many beds does the center have?
Approximately 74 beds.
What are the payment and insurance details?
Center is nonprofit and Joint Commission accredited; accepts out-of-network insurance; requires a $50,000 deposit; typical daily rate around $1,275 (six-week evaluation about $80,000–$86,000).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- stockbridge-massachusetts.uscompanies.net: 5/5 stars (based on limited sample) (13 reviews (on one platform))
Patients praise
- Highly regarded clinical model for specific mental health conditions, with some patients citing it as life-saving
- Appreciation for the open, non-locked, and autonomy-focused treatment environment compared to other psychiatric facilities
- Strong therapeutic, social work, and psychiatric support cited by some patients
Common complaints
- Very high cost and requirement for significant upfront payment regardless of insurance coverage
- Criticism regarding the effectiveness of their voluntary, non-addiction-focused model for patients with active substance abuse or eating disorders
- Negative reports from former employees regarding internal workplace culture, including allegations of unprofessional behavior and poor management
"It has been 6 years since my stay with Austen Riggs. They saved my life... I was willing to discuss and finally surrender to my painful past."
— USCompanies.net review"The center isn't for everyone — something reviewers ding the hospital for in online statements... People have been critical of the cost of the treatment and the lack of more robust addiction services there."
— 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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