McLean SouthEast Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program

About the program

The McLean SouthEast Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment (ART) Program provides focused, short-term psychiatric care for teens and young adults up to age 19 who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis. Most stays last 10–14 days, and the program is insurance-based and voluntary.

Located in Middleborough, Massachusetts, the coed program operates in an unlocked, supportive setting that encourages responsibility and self-control.

Part of Mental Health and Psychiatric Services

Who we help

We treat adolescents with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood or thought disorders. Teens may be referred from any level of care, including inpatient, partial hospital, or outpatient providers.

What we offer

Our multidisciplinary team—made up of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and expressive therapists—provides:

• Comprehensive assessment and diagnostic clarification
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Skills training using CBT and DBT
• Medication evaluation and management
• Classroom-based skills work and case management
• Recreational activities and team-building groups

Teens learn coping skills, daily living skills, and strategies for managing overwhelming emotions. Those prone to self-injury or suicidal thoughts receive structured support using evidence-based approaches.

Family and community involvement

Families are essential partners. We offer family meetings, parent support groups, regular communication, and opportunities for visits and off-campus passes. We also collaborate closely with community providers, schools, and agencies to support aftercare planning.

Insurance-based care

The McLean SouthEast Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program is covered by most insurance providers. McLean Hospital accepts Medicare, Massachusetts Medicaid, and many private insurance and managed care plans.

Find more information on insurance providers accepted by McLean Hospital. You may also find it beneficial to review our patient billing and financial assistance information.

Accommodations

Alongside 24-hour care from our expert clinicians and support staff, the McLean SouthEast Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment (ART) Program offers a setting that helps our young patients focus on their recovery.

Comfortable, shared bedrooms give our young patients a space they can make their own when they are focusing on treatment skills and school homework (when appropriate). Common areas are designed for leisure time as well as group treatment.

Our classrooms and treatment areas are ideal for our small staff-to-patient ratios. Meals are provided by the hospital food service. Patients have access to exercise resources, including regular fitness activities.

Partial Hospital Program

For teens who can live safely at home but need more structure than outpatient care, we offer a Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. partial hospital program. It may serve as step-down care from inpatient or residential treatment or a direct admission for more intensive treatment than outpatient care. Services include structured groups, DBT skills programming, medication evaluation and management, and case management..