Opened on May 1, 1854, the State Almshouse at Tewksbury was a venture by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide economical care for state paupers. Origina

Danvers State Hospital revolutionized mental health care for more than a century, beginning in 1878. Today, it's buildings still have stories to tell. Perched h

History of Westborough State Hospital, Westborough, Massachusetts, opened in 1884, and closed in 2010.

For 141 years, Hudson River State Hospital was home to tens of thousands of individuals suffering from mental illness. The facility grew from a 208-acre parcel

Marie Balter's courageous story of hope and healing has inspired millions around the country. After spending the first twenty years of her adult life in a menta