Rockland Recovery Group to Open Longview Behavioral Health, Its First Inpatient Campus, on the South Shore
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New Kingston campus brings inpatient substance use and mental health care together on land tied to the Florence family for nearly 80 years
BRAINTREE, Mass. – September 27, 2026 – Rockland Recovery Group is preparing to open Longview Behavioral Health, its first inpatient campus, in Kingston, Massachusetts – bringing inpatient treatment for substance use and mental health together in a single South Shore location and closing the gaps that force patients to move between providers at the most fragile points in their care. Set on a historic 23-acre property, the campus will roll out in phases beginning in late 2026.
Longview will offer Acute Treatment Services (ATS) and Clinical Stabilization Services (CSS) for substance use, and Crisis Stabilization Services (CCS) for mental health, with outpatient services for both to follow. At full buildout, the campus will offer 63 inpatient beds – 39 for substance use and 24 for mental health – and is designed so patients can move between levels of care without starting over with a new intake, a new team, and days of lost momentum in between.
“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.”
Eddie McGrath, Founder and CEO, Rockland Recovery Group
The campus occupies the former Sacred Heart School property in Kingston, previously home to the Sisters of the Divine Providence – an order Cardinal Richard Cushing helped bring to the property decades ago. That history runs alongside the Florence family’s own multi-generational connection to the Cardinal Cushing Centers, spanning nearly 80 years: Lenny Florence served on the founding board in 1947; his son 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 in May 2026, Eddie and his wife Kelley McGrath received the same honor.
“Longview represents a major expansion of our 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 – and reflects our continued investment in a strong, compassionate team.”
Kayla Florence, Founder and CFO, Rockland Recovery Group
The facility will be led day to day by Sharon Ploss, LCSW, Vice President of Longview Behavioral Health, who brings more than two decades in behavioral health and recovery care to the campus.
“I’ve worked with a lot of organizations in this field, and Rockland Recovery is different. When I met the founders and heard how they talked about Longview, I knew this was where I was meant to be. We’re building a place where someone can move through every stage of recovery under one roof – without starting over, without telling their story again and again – and simply focus on who they want to become.”
Sharon Ploss, LCSW, Vice President, Longview Behavioral Health
The project is supported by an $11 million financing package from Rockland Trust, announced in June. Longview Behavioral Health will open in phases beginning in late 2026, with full buildout in 2027.
About Rockland Recovery Group
Rockland Recovery Group is a Massachusetts-based addiction treatment organization providing a full continuum of care, including sober living, clinical services, family support, and, with the opening of Longview Behavioral Health, inpatient treatment. Founded in 2017, the organization is committed to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery through a person-centered, community-driven approach. More information available at rocklandrecoverygroup.com.
Media Contact
Sara Van Norman, Public Relations, Rockland Recovery Group
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