Our History

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We are pleased to announce that Averte is joining Trivium Life Services, a non-profit organization committed to behavioral health and long-term support services. By joining together, Trivium and Averte are improving our sustainability, expanding the potential reach of the services we offer, and empowering more members of our communities.

Our Story

1979

Betty Williams, a psychiatric social worker at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital, slowly changed her bed and breakfast into a therapeutic community to help those in need of extended care after hospitalization. Betty also assisted community families in need of respite assistance. The Main House fully transformed into a healing community over the next few years.

1985

As the Main Farm House filled, Betty needed to expand in an effort to offer more people this opportunity. In 1985, Betty opened the Gray House. The Gray House offered the same care as the main house in a slightly smaller setting. All activities and opportunities were open to either house, interaction was frequent between individuals of both houses, continuing the family model.

1991

In 1991 the Bradford house was opened. The Bradford House, licensed as a Residential Care Home, is fully handicap accessible and completely remodeled. The Residential Care home model focuses more on the needs and issues surrounding extended care.

1993

In 1993 the Hanover House opened. Just off the campus of Dartmouth College, the Hanover House offers a different culture, increased vocational possibilities, public transportation and unlimited entertainment.

2000s

Although not growing in licensed homes, independent living opportunities were added for those needing extended support while flourishing in the greater community.

2012

In 2012 a full in-house therapy program was added which included individual therapy and group therapy.

2017

Merry Meadow Farm re-branded to Averte. Averte (to turn to change) better described our mission and core values. This re-branding was purposeful and included no change in ownership. Same great team.

2022

Averte joined Trivium Life Services, a non-profit organization committed to behavioral health and long-term support services.
By joining together, Trivium and Averte are improving our sustainability, expanding the potential reach of the services we offer, and empowering more members of our communities.