McLean SouthEast Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program
Helping teens manage their mental health. Call us today to talk to admission staff about our treatment options.
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.
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
- Expressive therapies, 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.
When needed, we coordinate specialty consultations (neurology, eating disorders, autism, trauma, personality disorders) and integrate recommendations into each teen’s individualized care plan.
Family & 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.
Referral & Information
Our main goal is to stabilize adolescents so they can safely continue treatment in a partial hospital or outpatient setting.
For more information or to make a referral, call 617.855.2804.
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.
More information on insurance providers accepted by McLean Hospital may be found on the Mass General Brigham website. You may also find it beneficial to review McLean’s 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 prepared by program staff and supported by hospital clinical nutrition services. 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, 9am to 3pm partial hospital program. It may serve as step-down care from inpatient treatment or a direct admission during a crisis. Services include structured groups, rehabilitation therapy, case management, and psychiatric care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program located?
The Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment (ART) Program is located at McLean SouthEast in Middleborough. For more information on directions, parking, and local accommodations, please visit our Maps & Directions page.
Who benefits most from the Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program?
Our residential program focuses on treating adolescents who have psychiatric issues and/or substance use issues and are able to safely manage on an unlocked unit. The Adolescent Acute Residential Treatment Program is a voluntary program so patients must be willing to participate in treatment.
Is family involved in treatment?
Families are integral to treatment. We ask that they participate in two family meetings each week and also offer parent support groups.
Parents are invited to visit and at a certain point are encouraged to take their child on passes to leave the campus. Clinical social workers are available regularly for phone feedback and consultation.
Is smoking permitted?
Our program is non-smoking. We do allow nicotine replacement therapy, such as gum or the patch, while in the program.
When are visiting hours?
Visitors are permitted, following program policies. Visiting hours are 2-8pm, seven days a week.
Please speak to the patient’s treatment team for more information. Additional details can be found on the Visitors page.
Are cell phones allowed?
Cell phones and other internet-connected devices are not allowed.
Are academics offered?
While our first priority is treatment, we recognize the importance of education. Each patient is offered two hours of tutoring per day as part of the usual daily schedule. Our tutors are licensed special education teachers provided through an educational specialty contract.
When permission is given, schoolwork specific to the patient’s current school curriculum is provided by the school. In many cases, teens can obtain academic credit for work done while in the program.
Is aftercare planning a part of the program?
The treatment team works closely with the individual as well as with family, significant friends, and outside providers to develop a personalized aftercare plan. Recommendations by staff are made based upon clinical needs, progress made during treatment, and long-term treatment goals.
Can former patients access their medical records?
All requests for medical records should be directed to McLean’s Health Information Management Department.
Are support groups offered?
To complement our programs’ services and encourage individuals’ initiatives in their own treatment course, many self-help groups are hosted by McLean.
Does McLean gather patient feedback?
McLean is dedicated to maintaining high-quality and effective patient care. To ensure that those standards remain at the highest level, we utilize a number of feedback instruments and quality indicators.
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If your teen is struggling to manage their mental health, call us today to learn more about the McLean SouthEast Adolescent ART. Our admission staff will talk you through our treatment options.
