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About this site

A clear, independent guide to mental health residential treatment.

No referrals. No kickbacks. No affiliation with any treatment program. Just plain-language education so families can ask better questions and make better decisions.

Most of what's online is marketing

Search "residential mental health treatment" and you'll find page after page of program ads — often built by lead-generation companies that sell your information. This site is built differently.

Independent

MentalHealthResidential.org is not owned by, affiliated with, or paid by any treatment program. We do not sell leads or take referral fees.

Education-first

Every page is written to answer real questions — what is residential treatment, who is it for, what are the program types, what should families look for.

Sourced

Statistics and clinical claims come from public, named sources — NIMH, SAMHSA, CDC, the Joint Commission, CARF, and peer-reviewed literature.

Not medical advice

Nothing here replaces a conversation with a licensed clinician who knows your situation. We help you walk into that conversation prepared.

Editorial corrections, questions, or feedback?

If you've spotted something inaccurate or want to suggest a topic, let us know. We update content as the field evolves and as families tell us what's missing.