Averte sits in Bradford, Vermont, right up in New England, offering a licensed community-style mental health and residential care program for adults who need support with serious mental illnesses, and it's got a family-style feel with 44 licensed beds spread out over four residential houses and seven apartments. The place treats men and women, young adults, seniors, people who are LGBTQ, and veterans, really anyone 18 and up, and they run programs for people dealing with things like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and also those with both mental health and addiction needs. They take a lot of payment types-including Medicaid, Medicare, insurance, private pay, sliding scale, free services, military insurance, financial aid, and financing-and you'll see a whole range of care options: detox, inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, dual diagnosis, aftercare, sober living, and intervention help. There's always staff on-site, with 24-hour supervision, awake overnight staffing, and a high staff-resident ratio, but the place keeps doors unlocked and feels homey.
Averte offers different living situations-private rooms and shared houses with places like Main House, Bradford House, Birch House, Cape House, Hanover House, the Cottage, and Pleasant Street Apartments, all giving different levels of independence. Bradford House, for example, is a residential care home with 24-hour staff, medical management, meal service by a full-time cook, and in-house psychiatric care. Pleasant Street Apartments, added in 2001, give folks their own one-bedroom spot close to downtown and still within reach of help. Main House and others provide a mix of supervision, therapy, and regular meals, alongside places to get involved with group activities, skills classes, and therapy sessions.
Residents get services for daily living-help with bathing, dressing, transfers-or more specialized care, medication management, and coordination with doctors. There are regular activities in group settings, therapy both one-on-one and in groups, and evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused programs. Psychiatric care and medication support happen all the way through a person's stay. They've got vocational help, supported employment through IPS, wellness coaching, case management, fitness groups, current events, and art classes, with an emphasis on helping folks gain skills to live more independently if they're able. There's also support for family connections, planned outings, scheduled movie nights, and community volunteer opportunities so residents can stay engaged.
Care plans at Averte can be short or long, from a 45-day respite stay to open-ended support, transitional programs to help people move towards independence, and long-term comprehensive tracks up to 18 months or more, with aftercare for continued support once someone moves out. Meals fit special diets including for allergies and diabetes, and extra services like laundry, transportation, meal prep, and housekeeping come with the package. The campus features furnished rooms, telephones, common dining halls, gardens, walking paths, entertainment, a game room, pool, and even hiking trails. Therapy and skills-building happen on-site in a setting that's safe, with activities planned for physical health, recreation, and stress management-residents take part in daily routines that try to balance structure and comfort.
Averte's programs combine clinical services, residential support, and a respect for each resident's perspective, using group and individual therapy, psychopharmacological counseling, medication management, and vocational support. There are different homes and apartments offering various levels of independence and care, from the more supervised Main and Bradford Houses to supported but more independent settings like the Cape House or Pleasant Street Apartments. The approach overall puts value on community, stability, practical skill-building, and keeping people involved with activities that matter to them. They focus on continuous care, but residents still get their own space and privacy in private rooms or apartments, whether right in rural Vermont or closer to a town setting. They work with people at many stages of mental illness and recovery, and those needing everything from ongoing medication to regular therapy to life-skills help will find accommodated services here.
