Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch was founded in 1957. Montana's leading youth psychiatric residential facility on a 410-acre ranch in Billings. Relationship-focused, trauma-informed approach integrating equine therapy, ranch activities, and spiritual life program. Full continuum across Montana through 19 community locations, 24 school districts, and 10 therapeutic group homes.

Best for

Montana youth ages 11-18 with severe trauma-related behaviors who need structured residential psychiatric care in a ranch setting.

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Depth elements

Montana's primary youth psychiatric residential facility operating on a 410-acre ranch using relationship-focused, trauma-informed model. Integration of equine therapy, ranch work, and spiritual life program extends beyond symptom management. Statewide continuum — 19 locations, 24 school districts, 10 therapeutic group homes — demonstrates commitment to sustained relational support.

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