Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch | Lewistown Community Home

The 9 Organizational Values of YBGR

Safety: The condition of being physically, psychologically, socially and emotionally safe from pain, injury, or loss.

Hope: Anticipation with confidence and trust.

Relationships: Being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.

Excellence: At YBGR excellence is represented by the practice of Faith, Hope, Integrity, Relationships, Respect, Safety and Stewardship.

Integrity: Doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.

Respect: An attitude of valuing others, caring about people and treating them with dignity.

Faith: Being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see, based upon our belief in God.

Values: The principles which guide all decisions and activities directed at pursuing the vision and achieving the mission.

Stewardship: The use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and vision.

Lewistown Community Home

Lewistown Community Home provides intensive therapeutic services to six males ages 7-18.

lewistown community home The nurturing and structured environment includes individual, family/group therapy and case management services. The day treatment program or the public school provides education; participation in recreational and community activities increases their social competence and sense of belonging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is an appropriate candidate for the Community Home?: A: Youth who have benefited from LCH services are usually struggling with meaningful family relationships and school performance, and may be experiencing symptoms of depression, trauma or inability to express thoughts and feelings in a safe and effective manner. This might include children with diagnoses such as Reactive Attachment Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive/Bipolar and/or Asperger’s Disorder.
Q: What is the typical length of stay?: A: The typical length of stay is 9-20 months depending upon individualized treatment goals and progress toward these goals.
Q: How is this program funded?: A: The therapeutic component is typically funded through Medicaid insurance and requires a prior authorization, which is coordinated by Admissions. The room and board component is covered by private pay, adoption subsidy, Social Security Disability or State funding.
Q: How often will I be able to see my child?: A: Family contact is highly encouraged. Individual plans are created to meet family needs according to treatment goals and proximity to the community home.
Q: How to I enroll my child in this program?: A: If you are interested in Lewistown Community Home, our Admission Coordinator would be happy to help and can be reached at 406-538-9808.

Testimonials

Each year parent/guardians, clients and stakeholders have the opportunity to provide feedback regarding services. Listed below are some of the comments they have made in recent years:

I don't know what we would have done without the group home. My son is learning how to express his needs and handle his frustrations and doing so much better, even though he has a long way to go. He also likes the play and activities he gets to do now.

Parent

We are so thankful this group home is in town, we have really needed it for our adopted son. He can be safe and get the treatment he needs, and we can still have so much contact with him. We feel so very, very lucky! Family therapy has helped work on difficult issues, and everyone stays calmer and safe.