Fees

Austen Riggs offers a range of programs, from the initial six-week intensive evaluation and treatment phase, to other residential, day treatment and aftercare programs.  Fees range from $1,155/day at the highest level of evaluation and treatment to $205/day for Aftercare. While the length of stay can vary, individuals are strongly encouraged to stay for the full 6-week period of intensive evaluation and treatment, and a pre-payment of $47,000 is required on the day of admission.  This pre-payment covers most of the cost of the first several weeks of treatment, depending on program admitted to, as well as the pre-admission consultation fee of $1,200. The 6-week evaluation and treatment phase cost ranges from approximately $45,000 to $47,000, depending on the level of care.

The average cost per day for someone who stays several months and is able to access the step-down programs is $700/day. Based on need, Riggs offers fee reductions ranging from 5 to 25 percent. A completed fee reduction application received during the course of treatment at Riggs will lead to a comprehensive review of the current treatment plan in the context of the available financial resources. A 3% prompt payment discount is available to those who are not otherwise eligible for a fee reduction. This prompt payment discount is not available for the pre-payment or when fees are paid by credit card.

Daily Rates include:

• Room and board
• Initial Evaluation, including a battery of psychological tests and assessments from a variety of psychodynamically oriented perspectives
• 4 times/week intensive psychotherapy sessions (Please note that fewer than 4 sessions may be scheduled because of holidays and therapist absences. Interim therapy during therapist absences is 2 times/week)
• Psychopharmacology (medication management) with a psychiatrist
• Interdisciplinary team meeting discussions
• 2-hour case conference during Evaluation and Treatment Phase and annually thereafter
• Clinical reviews during periods of crisis
• Social work services and family liaison work or family therapy
• Community program groups and group therapy
• Nursing care
• Substance abuse services
• Medical services [Not including specialized medical or neurological consultations or imaging studies]
• Activities program
• Dietary consultation
• Fitness classes
• Discharge planning
• Doctor on call services

If you have questions about the admissions process, or about the cost of treatment, please call our Admissions Department, (800) 517-4447.  Representatives are available from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.