Is your child going through a tough time?

Take a breath. You’re not alone in this. We understand how heavy it feels, and we’re here to walk alongside you with care, expertise, and hope.

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A Place for Healing
and Hope

Most children who come to Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch have experienced significant trauma and/or mental health challenges. At the Ranch, we offer best-in-class clinical treatment to help children heal, grow, and become their best selves.

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch’s residential treatment programs provide a safe, nurturing environment where children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 can heal from severe mental health challenges, behavioral issues, and trauma. Our multi-disciplinary approach to treatment addresses the psychological, psychiatric, relational, and behavioral well-being of your child.

Individualized therapy, psychiatric services, group therapy, family therapy, education, life-skills training, and a structured daily schedule help them heal and grow in a safe and supportive setting.

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Residential Treatment Services

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About Treatment

If your child is suffering from mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, suicidal thoughts or actions, self-harm, aggression, and/or psychosis, they may benefit from residential treatment.

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Admissions Process

Choosing residential treatment can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone.
We’ll guide you through every step, making sure you feel informed, supported, and cared for.

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Locations

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch provides adolescent residential treatment in three North Dakota communities—Minot, Bismarck, and Fargo.

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FAQs

From eligibility to admissions to payment options, the FAQs answer the most common questions about residential treatment at the Ranch.

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When to consider residential treatment

If you answer “yes” to two or more of the following questions, it may be time to explore residential treatment for your child.

 

  • Has your child received a mental diagnosis such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or severe depression?
  • Is your child between the ages of 10 and 17?
  • Has your child experienced chronic, severe behavioral issues, such as self-harm or suicidal ideation, that pose immediate risks to your child?
  • Has your child received outpatient therapy or community services in the last 90 days?
  • Are your child’s behaviors putting them, your family, or others at risk?
  • Are your concerns about your child’s mental health ongoing, lasting six months or more?
  • Do you feel your child would benefit from a safe, structured environment with specialized mental health and psychiatric support?

We understand this is a big decision. If you want to explore residential treatment for your child, contact our admissions team today. They will guide you through the process and walk with you every step of the way.

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“My grandson was at the Ranch when he was 16, and I believe Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch was our family's last hope. We had tried everything for him and nothing worked. The Ranch opened his eyes, taught him valuable things, and helped save his life.”

– Grandmother of Former Resident

Let’s Connect

Interested in learning more about the Ranch? Want to find out if your child is eligible for residential treatment? Want to visit with a member of our admissions team?

Contact us today to start the conversation.
Call 701-221-5323 or complete the form to the right.