Brattleboro Retreat
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Mission Statement
Inspired by the courage of our patients, the Brattleboro Retreat is dedicated to children, adolescents and adults in their pursuit of recovery from mental illness, psychological trauma and addiction. We are committed to excellence in treatment, advocacy, education,research and community service. We provide hope, healing, safety and privacy through a full continuum of medical and holistic services delivered by expert caregivers in a uniquely restorative Vermont setting.
About This Cause
The Brattleboro Retreat is a not-for-profit, regional specialty mental health and addictions treatment center that was founded in 1834. We provide a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for individuals of all ages and their families. Nationally recognized as a leader in the field, the Brattleboro Retreat offers a high-quality, individualized, comprehensive continuum of care including: inpatient programs for children, adolescents and adults, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults, residential programs for children & adolescents, and outpatient treatment for people of all ages. A member of the Ivy League Hospitals network, the Brattleboro Retreat is accredited by numerous state and national organizations, including The Joint Commission. The Retreat offers among the highest ratios of clinical-staff-to-patients, the region's most extensive roster of psychiatric talent, as well as a wide range of contemporary treatment modalities. The Brattleboro Retreat was founded in 1834 by a $10,000 bequest from Anna Hunt Marsh as attested to in her will. Born in 1769, Anna was the daughter of Jonathan Hunt, one of the first settlers in the 3-corner area that is now comprised of Northfield, MA, Hinsdale, NH, and Vernon, VT. Jonathan Hunt also served a term as Vermont's Lt. Governor. The Brattleboro Retreat was the first facility for the care of the mentally ill in Vermont, and one of the first ten private psychiatric hospitals in the United States. Each of these institutions, which included, among others, The McLean Asylum in Massachusetts, The Hartford Retreat in Connecticut, and The Friends Asylum in Pennsylvania, followed the example of the York Retreat in York, England, which based its philosophy on the humane treatment people with mental illness. The philosophy, known as moral treatment, was patterned on a Quaker concept that represented a daring departure in the care for the mentally ill and was introduced in the late 1700s by William Tuke. The basis of Moral treatment was founded on treating patients with dignity and respect in a caring, family-like environment that included meaningful work, cultural pursuits, wholesome nutrition and daily exercise. In support of this philosophy, and to emphasize the healthful benefits of physical and emotional well being, the Retreat pioneered an impressive list of hospital firsts: first continuous patient newspaper, first attendant's training course, first hospital gymnasium, camping programs, swimming pools and bowling alley, and first self-sufficient dairy farm. The Brattleboro Retreat provides specialized diagnosis and treatment services for a wide variety of mental health and addictions problems. We provide high quality care for children, adolescents and adults in an environment that's safe, respectful and confidential. LGBT Inpatient Program In our LGBT-specific, LGBT-affirming mental health & addiction treatment program you’ll receive care from a team of professionals that understands how gender and sexual orientation issues can impact lives. Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment If you're dealing with problems related to alcohol, opiates, prescription drugs, etc., we have several treatment levels including inpatient, partial hospital and outpatient addiction services for adults and youth. Children & Adolescents Young people have unique treatment needs based on their development. We provide a wide array of mental health and addiction services for young people that includes residential, inpatient, and outpatient care. Uniformed Service Program Active & retired law enforcement, fire, military, corrections, and EMTs are at higher risk for serious problems with addiction, PTSD & depression. This unique program offers the specialized training to support your recovery. Adult Inpatient & Outpatient Programs We help adults find the strength to overcome a wide variety of mental health and addiction challenges, including those that are difficult to diagnose and that require complex treatment.