Collin Gosselin memoir

Collin Gosselin shared his 21-month stay at Fairmount Behavioral Health System in a new memoir.

Admission by mother

Kate Gosselin admitted Collin to Fairmount Behavioral Health System in 2016 for his safety and well-being.

Breaking point

After 18 months, Collin said he had enough of the staff, chaos, and being drugged into numbness.

“enough of the staff. Enough of the chaos. Enough of being drugged into numbness. I couldn’t take it anymore.”

Staff restraint

Two staff members restrained Collin, pushing him to the floor with his chest slamming into tile.

“Hands pulled my arms behind my back, and I was pushed to the floor.”

Sedation process

Staff members injected Collin with sedative called 'booty juice' after restraining him.

“Within seconds, five or six staff members were on top of me...”

Facility response

Fairmount Behavioral Health System spokesperson stated they maintain a therapeutic environment through individualized treatment.

“at Fairmount Behavioral Health System, every day our staff strives to maintain a total therapeutic environment through individualized treatment for each patient.”

Release timeline

Collin was released into his dad's care in 2018 after the incident.

Sextuplets' milestone

Sextuplets Hannah, Collin, Alexis, Aaden, Leah and Joel turned 21 on May 10, 2025.

Kate's statement

Kate Gosselin stated Collin was admitted for his safety and well-being, but outpatient treatment proved insufficient.

“for the safety of myself, his brothers and sisters and for his own well-being, outpatient treatment proved insufficient for his needs.”

Current status

Collin has since graduated from high school in 2023 and is now 22 years old.