Rockland Trust invests $11m financing package for Longview Behavioral Health

Kingston, MA Rockland Trust has approved a $11 million financing package to support the development of Longview Behavioral Health, a new inpatient and outpatient behavioral health campus. The campus will be owned and operated by Rockland Recovery Group and will expand access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment across the South Shore and is scheduled to open in August of 2026. The financing package will support the redevelopment of the former Sacred Heart School Campus’s Providence House and help fuel the continued growth of Rockland Recovery Group.

“Behavioral health care in Massachusetts needs more mission-focused providers, and we built Rockland Recovery to be exactly that. The Longview campus will allow us to serve people at every stage of their recovery journey - from detox and stabilization through long-term outpatient support - all within a single, integrated setting. We remain committed to putting our patients, their families, and our team members first. We’re grateful to Rockland Trust for making this expansion possible,” said Eddie McGrath, founder and CEO, Rockland Recovery Group

Once complete, the site will be transformed into a modern behavioral health campus designed to meet a wide range of community needs. The facility will offer both inpatient and outpatient services, creating a comprehensive and integrated approach to care. By reimagining the space, the Longview project aims to create a welcoming and therapeutic environment for individuals seeking support and recovery.

“This project is a strong example of how thoughtful redevelopment and targeted investment can meet urgent community needs while creating long-term value,” said Craig O’Hara, senior vice president, commercial banking officer at Rockland Trust. “By repurposing an underutilized property into a comprehensive behavioral health campus, Longview not only strengthens access to critical care services but also demonstrates the kind of adaptive, impact-driven development that Rockland Trust is proud to support.”

Longview Behavioral Health services will include inpatient substance use disorder treatment and detox, inpatient mental health care, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP). 

All services will be offered under the trusted Rockland Recovery brand. The project will introduce significant new inpatient capacity to address the growing demand for behavioral health services in Massachusetts. Overall, the redevelopment will include 24 inpatient beds for mental health treatment and 39 inpatient beds dedicated to substance use disorder treatment. Notably, this will mark Rockland Recovery’s first position facility, expand its capabilities and position it to better serve individuals requiring the full continuum of care. 

“Longview represents a major expansion of Rockland Recovery’s ability to serve clients and their families across Massachusetts. As our first inpatient facility, it is a critical addition to the continuum of care we provide. It also reflects our continued investment in a strong, compassionate team dedicated to exceptional care,” said Kayla Florence, Chief Financial Officer, Rockland Recovery Group

The Longview project carries a meaningful legacy. The 23-acre property was previously home to the Sisters of the Divine Providence, an order Cardinal Richard Cushing himself helped establish on this land decades ago. Rockland Recovery’s founders share a multi-generational Florence family connection to Cardinal Cushing Centers - Lenny Florence served on the organization’s founding board in 1947, Eli Florence (father of Rockland Founder and CFO Kayla Florence and uncle to Founder and CEO Eddie McGrath) received the Richard Cardinal Cushing Award in 2023, and Eddie and Kelley McGrath received the same award at the Cushing Springtime Gala in May 2026.