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When you drive up to Gould Farm, you are greeted by a tall white silo, the dairy herd sunning themselves in the fields, and several...

The concept of therapeutic communities for adults recovering from mental illness can be traced back to the early 20th century. Influenced...

Our recent strategic planning retreat, held on May 20, 2023, served as a moment of reflection and goal-setting for Gould Farm. We...

In the field of psychiatry, opportunities for hands-on experiences outside the traditional hospital setting are invaluable, says Danielle...

On Sunday, May 21st, 2023, amidst a casual gathering of about 50 locals and Gould Farmers, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Roadside...

Winding through the beautiful Monterey landscape is a meandering public trail that offers a peaceful and shaded escape into nature. This...

Meet Lisa Waldron, one of our mental health counselors at Fellside, our transition program in Medford, Massachusetts. Lisa is one of...

A window into the past Gould Farm, a therapeutic community that has provided treatment for individuals with mental illness since its...

We are thrilled to be able to welcome visitors back to the Farm and get out to explore the vibrant community in the Berkshires once...

Are you wondering what it's like to live and work in a therapeutic community? This info session was recorded on April 24th, 2023. It...

Dear community member, I was introduced recently to something called imaginal cells. When a caterpillar hardens into a chrysalis, its...

Once it touches your life, Gould Farm has a funny habit of sticking. One example of this is in our staff. Nearly half of Gould Farm staff...

How many of your neighbor's names do you know? What are your sources of community and belonging in your life? Is engaging in meaningful...

In the summer of 2022, Carrie Sacco, RN of Inspiring Nutritional Choices, gave us a call to share her big idea: a conference in the...

I was a guest from April 2006-November 2007. Being a guest altered the course of my life and steered my path towards getting my GED...

Volunteer coordinator, Pauline Banducci, invites you to attend our virtual info session on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST to...

CSA Week 2023 CSA week 2023 takes place from February 20th - 26th. It's a time for farms across the country to promote Community...

On Monday, March 27th, 2023 the two buildings that used to be on the property along Route 23 were demolished. The above video is in...

In February 2023, Gould Farm clinician, Brett Thatcher, LICSW, co-presented on trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community. This...

Gould Farm rests on a long and interesting history and occupies a unique place in the landscape of mental health treatment. The Farm...