Easterseals NH & VT plans to close Farnum’s inpatient substance use disorder treatment program at 140 Queen City Ave. in Manchester, effective July 20, the nonprofit announced Wednesday.
While no new inpatient admissions will be accepted after that date, current patients will be allowed to complete their treatment. Outpatient services will continue at Farnum’s Lake Avenue location, Easterseals said in a letter signed by president and CEO Maureen Beauregard and board chair Bryan Bouchard.
Maureen Beauregard, president and CEO of Easterseals NH and VT, speaks about her journey during Leadership Unscripted at the Rex Theatre in Manchester on June 6. The nonprofit plans to close its inpatient substance use disorder treatment program in Manchester.(Photo by Jodie Andruskevich)
The closure follows a two-year review of Easterseals NH’s services and an unsuccessful search for another provider to take over inpatient operations. Easterseals leaders cited major shifts in the SUD treatment landscape — including competition from larger, national providers with better insurance access — as factors that have strained Farnum’s financial viability.
The difficult decision was made only after exploring all alternatives, the organization said in the statement, noting the priority now is to ensure continuity of care and support for affected staff.
Community members with questions are encouraged to contact farnumquestions@eastersealsnh.org.
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