the ridges athens

The Ridges holds a special place in the hearts of Athenians, Ohio University, and every amateur and professional focused on the history of psychiatry in the US. A gorgeous campus of buildings overlooking the Hocking River, OU and the town, this Kirkbride campus is one of the few still standing in the entire country. People are protective of it. And it’s difficult when things change, especially when people may feel those changes are a threat to the integrity of The Ridges.