Austen Riggs Center | Mental Health Providers

Patients praise

• Appreciation for the open, non-locked campus environment compared to traditional psychiatric units
• Emphasis on intensive, long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy
• Patient-centered approach that fosters autonomy and personal responsibility
• Therapeutic community environment focused on examined living

Common complaints

• High cost and significant upfront financial requirements
• Concerns regarding suitability for patients with active, severe substance abuse or addiction issues
• Criticism of the open-campus/voluntary model not being appropriate for all patient needs