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TaraVista Behavioral Health Center - Adolescent Inpatient Care

Devens, Massachusetts · Part of TaraVista Behavioral Health Center

Level of care
Residential treatment (RTC)
Ages
13 to 18
Insurance
Commercial insurance, MassHealth

Listed as operating. 7 sources, newest retrieved Sep 25, 2026. Record researched May 25, 2026.

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Published program summary

16-bed adolescent inpatient unit (ages 13-18) providing short-term acute stabilization (average 7-10 days). Treatment includes comprehensive psychiatric and medical assessment, interdisciplinary team (psychiatrists, nurses, master’s-level therapists, mental health counselors), DBT skills groups, group therapy, peer support, on-site academic support with school coordination, and strong family engagement. Discharge planning begins at admission. 24/7 admissions typically via emergency room psychiatric evaluation and medical clearance or community crisis team (CBHC).

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Adolescent mental health, Depression, Self-harm, Severe anxiety, Anger management, Trauma / PTSD, Suicidal ideation
Modalities
DBT skills groups, Group therapy, Individual therapy, Psychopharmacology, Peer support, Academic support, Family engagement
Approximate published capacity
16

Admissions

Hours
  • Admissions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Typical length of stay
7 to 10 days (acute stabilization)

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • During the school year, adolescents are provided with two hours of structured educational support each weekday afternoon to help them stay engaged with their schoolwork while receiving treatment.
  • Cell phones are allowed for a predetermined time each day established by the unit and dependent on age and individual patient circumstances.
Family involvement
  • Family and support system engagement from treatment team
  • We encourage families to schedule visits in advance by calling the unit at 978-615-5204.
  • The treatment team will be actively engaging with parents and guardians. When questions arise about your child's treatment or discharge plan, please reach out to the assigned social worker. If your questions are regardin
  • Family members typically do not accompany patients due to the confidential setting of the intake process.
  • Our admissions team will be in contact with family members with prior consent from the patient during the process.
  • Depending on time of the admission, visitation can occur on the same day of admission or the next day.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Commercial insurance, MassHealth
Payment notes
Verify insurance for adolescent inpatient. DMH licensed with 16 adolescent beds. Also operates a separate child inpatient program (ages 8-12).

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission
Public record
Not yet checked
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Location

Address
85 Patton Road, Devens, MA 01434
County
Worcester County

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