Hillcrest-Brookside is a therapeutic residential school in Pittsfield, MA, specializing in boys with complex behavioral and emotional needs.
Hillcrest-Brookside provides a fully integrated therapeutic, educational, and residential program specifically designed for boys with complex behavioral and emotional needs. The center specializes in supporting students whose behaviors may be self-defeating or pose challenges to their safety and the safety of others, offering a highly structured environment focused on psychological and emotional growth.
The programming is tailored to help students develop essential self-control and behavioral change through intensive therapeutic support. By addressing social, intellectual, and physical development, Hillcrest aims to equip students with the tools necessary to eventually transition successfully to less restrictive settings and reintegrate into their communities.
As a nonsectarian special education center, Hillcrest-Brookside offers a specialized residential setting for boys. The program focuses on individualized care to help each student reach their true potential within a supportive, therapeutic community.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesNursery/Preschool
Students34
DeadlineNone / Rolling
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 34 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 97 |
Additional Information
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.hillcrestec.org/special-events |