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Brien Center - Keenan House

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Overview

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Located in downtown Pittsfield, Brien Center – Keenan House provides structured, long-term residential treatment in home-like settings for adults recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Separate homes for men, women, and individuals with dual diagnoses offer a supportive environment with evidence-based care, daily group sessions, and access to medications for addiction treatment. Residents work toward stability and independence through counseling, peer support, and community connection.

Address

202 Bradford Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men

Gender-Specific Residential Recovery

Keenan House, part of the Brien Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, offers long-term residential programs designed for adults rebuilding their lives after substance use. Separate homes for men, women, and individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions provide a safe, structured environment focused on stability and healing. Each residence features a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere that helps residents regain confidence and independence.

Integrated, Evidence-Based Treatment

The program combines evidence-based approaches, including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and 12-step facilitation, with access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT). Residents also connect to the Brien Center’s larger network of outpatient psychiatry, therapy, and health education services. This integrated model ensures that treatment addresses both substance use and underlying mental health needs for more sustainable outcomes.

Building Skills and Social Support

Residents follow a structured daily schedule that includes counseling, educational workshops, and group activities promoting wellness and self-sufficiency. Community involvement, such as 12-step meetings, exercise, and peer mentoring, strengthens recovery skills and social connection. Staff support each resident’s goals for employment, education, and family reconnection, emphasizing progress that extends beyond treatment.

Accessible, Mission-Driven Care

As part of a private, nonprofit behavioral health organization, Keenan House is committed to making treatment accessible for all Berkshire County residents. The program accepts public and private insurance and offers payment assistance to reduce financial barriers. Through this mission-driven approach, the Brien Center helps individuals build lasting stability, community ties, and a foundation for lifelong recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance
  • Some Private Insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Brief intervention
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Fitness activities
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.