Brattleboro Retreat

Brattleboro Retreat is a corporate tax-exempt hospital and non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services. Registered under the name "Starting Now," Brattleboro Retreat has been active in receiving federal grant awards and sub-awards, primarily focused on substance abuse treatment, opioid addiction services, and COVID-19 relief and preparedness. The organization operates as both a parent entity and a child entity in various capacities, demonstrating its involvement in a complex structure of healthcare service provision. Brattleboro Retreat's registration in SAM.gov is current, with an expiration date of March 14, 2025, indicating its ongoing eligibility for federal awards.

Through its federal grant activities, Brattleboro Retreat has primarily served as a sub-recipient, delivering a range of health services across Vermont. The organization has received multiple sub-awards from the Vermont Agency of Human Services to operate as an opioid treatment hub, providing substance abuse treatment services in the southeastern region of the state. Additionally, Brattleboro Retreat has been involved in COVID-19 relief efforts, receiving funding from the Vermont Department of Public Safety to support pandemic-related healthcare initiatives. The organization has also participated in a program funded by the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, focusing on preparing healthcare systems to identify, isolate, assess, transport, and treat patients with COVID-19 or other special pathogens. These sub-awards demonstrate Brattleboro Retreat's crucial role in addressing both chronic health issues like substance abuse and acute crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing its versatility and importance in Vermont's healthcare landscape.