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Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community Therapeutic community promoting recovery for adults with mental health & related challenges through

Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community is a residential treatment program in Vermont that offers individuals with mental illness or substance abuse issues an opportunity for healing through work and community participation. We serve adults (18+) with schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, depression, dual-diagnosis and other mental illnesses. Since 1932, our core belief has been that the process of healing and recovery can best take place in a setting that is supportive and respectful, where people are treated as individuals, and are expected to contribute to the daily life. In the midst of working together a sense of belonging develops from which trust, self-esteem and growth are natural consequences. Residents typically come from a hospital or rehab, but can also come from home or college. They work five hours a day, side by side with staff on our 600 acre farm. Through their work with the farm animals, in the garden, furniture shop, or woods, residents get back on their feet by challenging themselves to move forward and gain confidence along the way. In the evenings and on weekends we offer wellness and leisure time activities including dual diagnosis and coping skills groups, NA and AA meetings, a Hearing Voices support group, basketball, pottery, skiing, music, and yoga. After learning new skills at the Ranch, many residents move into our transitional and extended programs, which provide a full continuum of care in nearby Rutland, VT. Our goal is to help people move from hospitalization or period of to an independent life. The sense of belonging to the community and the commitment to meaningful work, shifts the focus from a person's illness to what a person can do, in spite of great challenge, with the help of a supportive community.

27/02/2026

Making buckeyes in the new PK!

Press Release: Final year of Capital Campaign for facility updates and program expansion seeks additional $2.9MM to reac...
27/02/2026

Press Release: Final year of Capital Campaign for facility updates and program expansion seeks additional $2.9MM to reach $18MM goal.

This is not just about the future of the Ranch. It’s also about creating a world where people experiencing mental illness and substance use can thrive.

26/02/2026

Spring Lake Ranch Excavator Challenge!

springlakeranch.org/excavator

Help us make Nathan's dreams come true and buy an excavator for Spring Lake Ranch. With 700+ acres including farmland, f...
26/02/2026

Help us make Nathan's dreams come true and buy an excavator for Spring Lake Ranch. With 700+ acres including farmland, forest, gardens, and multiple structures, we always have a project to do! Having our own excavator would allow us to do more of the work ourselves, without having to hire a contractor every time. As a work therapy program, this would provide so many more opportunities for our residents. Match our employee contributions or make a gift of any amount at springlakeranch.org/excavator



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Help us make Nathan's dreams come true and buy an excavator for Spring Lake Ranch. With 700+ acres including farmland, forest, gardens, and multiple structur...

Thank you to Rutland Herald and Amanda Johnson for covering the big developments at Spring Lake Ranch. “With just one ye...
19/02/2026

Thank you to Rutland Herald and Amanda Johnson for covering the big developments at Spring Lake Ranch.

“With just one year left to raise the remaining $3 million, we’re asking for everyone’s help to cross the finish line,” McCracken said. “This is not just about the future of the Ranch; it’s also about creating a world where people experiencing mental illness and substance use can thrive.”

If you'd like to learn more about the Capital Campaign, please visit our website!

It is a sprawling campus that sits on 700 acres of beautiful mountainside scenery. The location is peaceful and out-of-the-way, and in the winter months, it glistens white with snow.

17/02/2026

Spring Lake Ranch at New York Fashion Week!

Did you know Spring Lake Ranch was at New York Fashion Week? We had the chance to cosponsor Recovery on the Runway. Reco...
17/02/2026

Did you know Spring Lake Ranch was at New York Fashion Week? We had the chance to cosponsor Recovery on the Runway. Recovery on the Runway is an official NYFW benefit event produced by the Break Free Foundation, a New York City–based nonprofit dedicated to breaking stigma around mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders through advocacy, education, and creative storytelling. The showcase brings together designers, artists, advocates, and community leaders to elevate lived experience while raising funds for recovery treatment scholarships for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

Out Outreach Manager Rita Francisco was in attendance this year and took some great photos! Thanks to Break Free, NYFW, and everyone involved in this beautiful event!

16/02/2026

Your SLR Moment of Zen, brought to you by fresh snow and birdsong

Thank you to Lindsay Jones and NBC5 for covering our ongoing Capital Campaign. We have 11 more months to reach our fundr...
11/02/2026

Thank you to Lindsay Jones and NBC5 for covering our ongoing Capital Campaign. We have 11 more months to reach our fundraising goal and are so grateful for their help in spreading the word--not just about the campaign, but also about the work that we do here and why it matters!

Spring Lake Ranch in Shrewsbury, Vermont is adding more programming and resources through its renovations

This report from Vermont Farmers Food Center Farmacy Project is why we love partnering with them. They're making a real ...
09/02/2026

This report from Vermont Farmers Food Center Farmacy Project is why we love partnering with them. They're making a real impact in our region and we're so proud to be a part of that. This year, every single Farmacy Member received at least one order of Ranch eggs. Those eggs come not just from our chickens, but from the care of our residents and dedication of our staff. They are products of our land, our fresh spring water, the way the sun hits our patch at the top of the mountain, special treats from the gardens, nutritious scraps from the kitchen. You hear people say you can "taste the love" in an ingredient or dish, but our big, bright egg yolks positively glow with it! Here's to another amazing year for the Farmacy Project and another year of partnership with Spring Lake Ranch 🥚🐔❤️

We've got just 11 months left to hit our goal. Can you help by making a gift to the Capital Campaign today?
06/02/2026

We've got just 11 months left to hit our goal. Can you help by making a gift to the Capital Campaign today?

06/02/2026

All seven looms in the sewing room full and ready for weaving--a first since Gardens Crew Manager Ella started in 2023!

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