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Conference on connection between nutrition and mental health disorders
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...
Stephanie Otter
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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How “guest” became a healing word for me
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...

Guest Writer
Mar 13, 20234 min read
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Virtual volunteer program info session April 5th
Volunteer coordinator, Pauline Banducci, invites you to attend our virtual info session on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST to...
Stephanie Otter
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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Community Supported Agriculture at Gould Farm and in the Berkshires
CSA Week 2023 CSA week 2023 takes place from February 20th - 26th. It's a time for farms across the country to promote Community...
Stephanie Otter
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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Stop and smell the pancakes!
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...
Lisanne Finston
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community
In February 2023, Gould Farm clinician, Brett Thatcher, LICSW, co-presented on trauma-informed care in a therapeutic community. This...
Stephanie Otter
Feb 3, 20231 min read
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The roots of therapeutic community
Gould Farm rests on a long and interesting history and occupies a unique place in the landscape of mental health treatment. The Farm...
Stephanie Otter
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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Visiting local social enterprises, BlueQ and Extra Special Teas
One of the many benefits of Gould Farm being located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts is the concentration of creative, thoughtful, and...
Stephanie Otter
Jan 16, 20232 min read
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A new year message from Lisanne, our executive director
Dear community, Happy New Year! As I begin this new year, I’m bringing with me a range of feelings. From optimism and hopefulness for...
Lisanne Finston
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Two livestream events: memoir discussion plus mental health roundtable
On January 19, 2023, from 6:30-7:30 PM EST, author Alexander Bela Kirk (a pen name) will give a talk for NAMI of Greater Boston on what...
Stephanie Otter
Jan 4, 20232 min read
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Hospitality as activism
Opening the door a little wider When you think of activism, does hospitality come to mind? The word activism is usually most strongly...
Stephanie Otter
Dec 20, 20223 min read
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New hoop house means a longer growing season
Thanks to a "resilience grant" from our friends at Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) as well as a grant from the Natural Resources...
Stephanie Otter
Dec 16, 20221 min read
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Farming as relationship
When a guest first arrives at Gould Farm, they have a choice as to which work team they will join. A combination of factors influence...
Stephanie Otter
Dec 6, 20223 min read
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Holiday Market 2022
Join us Saturday, December 10th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our annual Holiday Market! Support Gould Farm and shop for gifts, baked...
Stephanie Otter
Dec 1, 20221 min read
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Fighting for Recovery: An Activists' History of Mental Health Reform.
On Friday, October 14, 2022, board chair Phyllis Vine, PhD gave a presentation followed by a book signing for her recently published...
Stephanie Otter
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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Spring 2022 Newsletter
Our Spring 2022 Newsletter is all about Roadside. Click below to read how Roadside helped a guest in his recovery journey and to learn...
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Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Winter 2021 Newsletter
Our Winter 2021 Newsletter is published! Click to read about our Visiting Artist Program, recovery stories, a 5K recap and more!
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Oct 13, 20221 min read
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Gould Farm Tour
Gould Farm, founded in 1913, is America's longest-running therapeutic community and is located on a 700-acre working farm in New England....
Stephanie Otter
Sep 21, 20211 min read
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Gould Farm on The Trauma Therapist Project Podcast
In December 2020, Lisanne Finston, executive director, and Jane Linsley, clinical director, were invited to be guests on The Trauma...
Stephanie Otter
Dec 5, 20201 min read
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Virtual Grand Opening of the Rev. Hampton E. Price Community Center
Gould Farm presents the Virtual Grand opening of the Rev. Hampton E. Price Community Center. Join us for music, stories, and a peek...
Stephanie Otter
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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