The Gould Farm Story

Gould Farm, founded in 1913, is the first residential therapeutic community in the nation dedicated to helping adults with mental health and related challenges move toward recovery and independence through community living, meaningful work, and clinical care.

We refer to our residents as “guests” and welcome them into a supportive community environment made up of staff and their families most of whom live on the 700-acre campus. We help adults with depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia and other challenges rebuild and regain their lives. Gould Farm offers a full continuum of services that includes individual sessions with a dedicated clinician. Programs in both Boston and the Berkshires provide transitional support for guests ready to live more independently. Vocational counseling is available for those preparing to return to school or work.

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‘Of Nod’ — A Poetic Memoir of Recovery and Rediscovery

Mark Alan Murray, a longtime Residential Advisor and Recovery Coach at Gould Farm, has released a powerful new work titled Of Nod: A Poetic Memoir. Written in a voice that is both personal and daring, the book explores Mark’s journey through addiction, schizophrenia, and healing with raw vulnerability and lyrical beauty.

Mental Health Month in 2025

In a season often associated with renewal, May 2025 arrives with added gravity. It’s Mental Health Month—a time we’ve long acknowledged at Gould Farm with resources, conversations, and quiet encouragement. But this year, the moment feels more urgent.

Psychosis Care and Connection 2025: Speaker Highlights

Once again in partnership with Ellenhorn and other mission-aligned organizations, we’re thrilled to welcome back Psychosis Care and Connection: A Retreat on Humanistic Approaches—a special three-day gathering dedicated to transforming how we understand and care for people experiencing psychosis.

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Queering the Community

Gould Farm is committed to an inclusive environment that respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives of each person. We believe that bringing diverse individuals together enriches our therapeutic community and together we create a safe, trusting, and supportive environment. DEI Statement.