Information for Families & Loved Ones

We understand how difficult it can be to have a family member or loved one in the hospital--or to be supporting someone who is receiving daily outpatient care. That's why we do everything we can to provide a patient-centered, family-focused environment.

Inpatient Visiting Hours

Suggested visiting hours are indicated below. Please keep in mind that different programs at the Brattleboro Retreat have different policies regarding visiting hours. Please check with the appropriate nurse manager or charge nurse if you have questions.  All visitors to inpatient units will be required to pass through metal detection prior to their visitation.

Adult Inpatient Programs (Tyler 2, 4, Osgood 2, Linden Lodge):
  • 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Adolescent Inpatient Program (Osgood 3):

While the following are suggested visiting hours, we are happy to work with parents and guardians to ensure they can visit with their children whenever it is convenient for them:

  • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Children's Inpatient Program (Osgood 1):

While the following are suggested visiting hours, we are happy to work with parents and guardians to ensure they can visit with their children whenever it is convenient for them:

  • 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday through Friday
  • 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday and Sunday
Residential Visiting Hours

Our children's residential program does not have set visiting hours.

  • Parents, guardians, and approved family members must arrange visits and secure campus passes through the resident’s therapist.
  • In most cases, visits should be scheduled between 9:30 am and 8:30 pm on weekends.
Campus Map & Parking

The Brattleboro Retreat offers off-street parking for visitors and other guests conveniently located at the center of the campus.

Follow this link to view and download our campus map.

Dining/Cafeteria

(Cafeteria is CLOSED to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic) The Retreat's full-service cafeteria offers a variety of hot and cold menu items along with a deli station, soup station, and salad bar. The cafeteria is located on the lower level of the Tyler Building and is open as follows:

  • Breakfast 7:00 am to 9:00am
  • Lunch 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • Dinner 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Interpreter Services

Interpreter services are available for deaf and hard of hearing patients, and non-English speaking patients and their families. Telecommunications devices for deaf and hard of hearing patients are also available. Staff members will assist you in obtaining these services.

Area Lodging

The town of Brattleboro and surrounding communities offer several lodging choices: