Rockland Recovery Group Expands South Shore Footprint with New $11M Inpatient Campus in Kingston

KINGSTON, MA — Rockland Recovery Group, a Massachusetts-based addiction and mental health treatment provider founded in 2017, has officially announced plans for Longview Behavioral Health, its first inpatient campus on the South Shore.

Situated on a historic 23-acre parcel in Kingston—the former site of the Sacred Heart School and Providence House property—the $11 million redevelopment project is backed by a financing package from Rockland Trust. The flagship site aims to address long-standing gaps in local behavioral healthcare, creating a single location where residents can receive both short-term stabilization and long-term recovery support without leaving the region.

Key Campus Specifications & Capacity

At full buildout, Longview Behavioral Health will offer 63 inpatient beds, dividing specialized clinical tracks between substance use disorders and mental health stabilization:

• Substance Use Treatment (39 Beds): Offering Acute Treatment Services (ATS/detoxification) and Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) for post-detox residential care.
• Mental Health Services (24 Beds): Providing Crisis Stabilization Services (CCS) for individuals requiring immediate, structured stabilization during acute psychiatric episodes.
• Outpatient Integration: Future phases will incorporate Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) on-site to assist patients transitioning back into daily living.

Project Timeline & Historical Ties

• Launch Schedule: Construction and retrofitting will take place across multiple phases, with the initial intake facilities opening in late 2026 and full operational capacity expected in 2027.
• Community Continuity: The property holds a historic multi-generational connection to the Cardinal Cushing Centers through Rockland Recovery Group’s founding Florence family, who have held links to the land for nearly 80 years.

Fact-Verification & Fact Sheet

Category	Details	Verification Notes
Site Location	Former Sacred Heart School, Kingston, MA	Verified via land transfer & development filing.
Capital Investment	$11 million	Financed via Rockland Trust package.
Total Inpatient Beds	63 beds	39 Substance Use / 24 Mental Health.
Core Service Lines	ATS, CSS, CCS	Compliant with Mass. DPH/BSAS licensure structures.
Target Opening	Late 2026 (Phase 1) / 2027 (Full Buildout)	Phased rollout model confirmed by project leadership.
Leadership	Sharon Ploss, LCSW, VP of Longview Behavioral Health	Direct oversight of clinical operations.

Regional Impact Analysis

Historically, South Shore residents seeking acute psychiatric care or inpatient substance abuse stabilization faced a fragmented network, often requiring transfers between disparate medical centers in Boston, Western Massachusetts, or out of state.

By unifying detoxification, clinical stabilization, and mental health crisis care on one dedicated campus, Longview Behavioral Health aims to eliminate service transitions that frequently lead to gaps in treatment compliance.

Public Information & Inquiries

For residents, healthcare providers, or families seeking details on programs, employment, or admissions:

• Official Website: rocklandrecoverygroup.com
• Corporate Office: 400A Franklin Street, Suite 204, Braintree, MA 02184
• 24/7 Admissions Helpline: (888) 299-4833