Lakewood Center

A therapeutic community to enhance the quality of life for adults with serious mental illness. 

Let’s outrun mental health stigma together!

Outrun Stigma 5k

This chip-timed race with age group awards offers you the chance to make a direct impact on the essential services we provide, from long-term residential care to community integration support and groundbreaking therapeutic programs. Through our comprehensive care model, Lakewood Center empowers adults living with serious mental illness to grow, thrive, and achieve greater independence. Every step you take brings us closer to a future where mental health is embraced, understood, and supported by all.

“I feel safe and am satisfied with the environment of care.” 

- 100% of Lakewood Residents

TREATMENT THAT WORKS

We use evidence-based treatment to improve everyday life for residents with the following diagnoses:

  • Schizophrenia

  • Schizoaffective
    Disorder

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Depressive Disorders

  • Anxiety Disorders

Therapeutic Programming & Services

We ensure that each Lakewood resident receives personalized, seamless support from a dedicated team of professionals working together for their well-being.

We empower residents with the opportunity to develop job skills through paid positions on campus or in the community, fostering independence and support.

Expert oversight and support in managing medications to optimize mental health and stability.

Our programs are a vital outlet for building social connections. These activities enhance emotional well-being and also promote physical health, contributing to a more balanced and fulfilling life at Lakewood.

Supervised living at Lakewood provides a transformative program, enabling residents to live within a community while receiving essential support, fostering independence and growth.

Only at Lakewood Center: We offer indefinite lengths of stay for comprehensive, sustainable progress for your needs.

94%

Reduction in Depressive Symptoms

86%

Reduction in Emotional Lability

Quarterly results utilizing McLean Hospital’s EBASIS & Perceptions of care outcomes

75%

Reduction in Psychosis

Our resident population is characterized by the following primary diagnoses

WHO WE TREAT

Lakewood Center is not equipped to intake residents who require specialized care beyond our scope. View our exclusionary criteria here.

What’s happening at Lakewood

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🎉 Wow, what a year! 2024 was a transformative year for Lakewood, full of incredible achievements and milestones we set out to conquer in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🙌 Your support, dedication, and belief in our mission made al
This year, every contribution—big or small—helped us expand our programs and activities in ways we could only dream of. From new therapeutic gardens 🌱 to enriching resident events 🎶, your support made a real, lasting impact. We are end
🎄❄️ Wishing You Joy This Holiday Season ❄️🎄 May your holiday season be filled with warmth, joy, and the company of loved ones. Here’s to cherishing the moments that matter most and looking ahead to a bright new year! 🌟 Thank you for being pa
🌟 Community Partner Spotlight 🌟 We’re so excited to highlight the support and collaboration we've been able to foster with @laamistadbhs 🙌 Thanks to their commitment of ensuring our community gets the support it needs, we've been able to
🌟 Holiday Gratitude Spotlight 🌟 This season, we’re feeling extra thankful for our amazing housekeeping team, especially our superstar Charmaine! 🎉 With 12 years of dedication under her belt, Charmaine does so much more than keep our spaces

  • "Lakewood provides our family with peace of mind."

    Since coming to Lakewood Center, my brother has enjoyed a safe, stable environment. He has made friends and has been able to socialize with others. Lakewood provides our family with peace of mind knowing our loved one is residing in a safe setting with people who genuinely care for him and are looking after his needs.

    -Brother of a Lakewood resident

  • "Staff go above and beyond to create a safe and happy place for their residents."

    When we visit Lakewood, I can see and feel the love and care in the atmosphere. The Lakewood Staff go above and beyond to create a safe and happy place for their residents. It is much more than just a job for them. Our son asks, “Are you sure that I won’t ever have to leave Lakewood?”

    -Parents of a Lakewood Resident

  • "I appreciate Lakewood because it gives me a sense of belonging."

    I appreciate Lakewood because it gives me a sense of belonging. My dreams are coming true because I have independence and a whole lot of friends. I’m never lonely. The 23 years I have been at Lakewood have been the best of my life!

    -Lakewood Resident

Become a Lakewood Resident

We’re with you every step of the way.