Gould Farm

Gould Farm is located in Monterey, Massachusetts. They've been helping individuals with mental health challenges for more than a hundred years. Adults who are struggling with issues such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and other mental health conditions that interfere with quality of life on a daily basis.

This is a working farm with 750 acres of beautiful land and comfortable living quarters that allow residents to support each other while receiving the support and confidence they need to live a fulfilling and productive life.

There are three guest houses with shared living spaces and bathrooms. Each resident has a private bedroom, though there is support available day and night, with a resident advisor available in each house overnight.

This is not just a place to go to learn how to work on a farm, though clients do gain life and job skills through the Gould Farm work program. There are many support, treatment, and therapy options to create the most effective personal treatment plan for each resident.

Therapy philosophies that are integrated into care may include cognitive (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mentalization based treatment, internal family system therapy, and other modalities of evidence-based treatment. There are also many group therapy opportunities including skills groups, recovery and appropriate AA, NA, or MA groups. Polyvagal, transition skills and challenging stigma groups are all a part of developing the life skills to succeed in life and therapy goals.

Residents spend approximately 5 to 6 hours a day working on the farm after they get settled into the program. There are also scheduled therapy and group activities throughout the week. Recreation and fun activities are a part of life at Gould Farm and individuals have relaxation time, too.

Gould Farm accepts clients who are 18 or over. They do not accept anyone who has a primary diagnosis of dementia or significant cognitive impairment, substance abuse, or an eating disorder. They also don’t accept anyone who has a history of sexual offenses, arson, or ongoing violence. Clients should not have any unresolved legal issues before the courts at the time of admission.

They do accept insurance, but it is usually only secured after a medical necessity letter is obtained. It’s important that you check with your personal health insurance provider to verify what coverage you have, whether you are in-network, and if there are any financial obligations that you’ll be responsible for when in treatment.

• Private Insurance
• Self-pay options
• Financial aid
• Sliding scale payment assistance

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) facilitate clients' sustained sobriety through high-level care aligned with their evolving needs. Clients engage in multiple treatment sessions per week, typically receiving between nine and 20 hours of outpatient care weekly. The frequency and intensity of treatment gradually decreases as clients stabilize. Many intensive outpatient rehabs offer a variety of services, including addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Evidence-based complementary therapies are also common.

Sober Living Homes

A sober living home offers a supportive environment where individuals in recovery provide mutual support as they share household responsibilities. Residents participate in 12-step programs and offer accountability for sobriety. To remain in men's or women's sober living, individuals must remain drug and alcohol-free, contribute to chores, attend support group meetings, and help cover expenses to live in the home.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medically supervised detox is the process of removing addictive substances from your body and managing the withdrawal symptoms in a medically supervised environment. Typically, this is the first step in the recovery process and lasts an average of 5-7 days, though the length can vary depending on your individual needs. Once your system is cleared of alcohol and drugs, you'll likely transition to an inpatient treatment program for the next phase of your recovery.

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Elderly program

• Residential setting
• Private rooms