Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit organization, is trusted locally and nationally as a leader in the field of mental health care for children and their families.

Each day, YBGR’s employees work with close to 600 youth throughout Montana who struggle with controlling emotions and behaviors. YBGR has impacted more than 10,000 youth and their families since 1957 through Residential Services in Billings, Community Based Services throughout Montana, and the Yellowstone Academy in Billings.

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Our desire is to encourage each youth with hope, courage, and confidence.

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News & Events

Operation Christmas Caring 2020

Posted October 15, 2020 | Assigned to Events,News

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is going into its fourth year of Operation Christmas Caring. The premise is simple. Families in need send us wish lists for their children. YBGR staff and volunteers sort requests, purchase gifts and wrap them. Local law enforcement then delivers these gifts to families the week of Christmas. In this Read More…

2020 Yellowstone Conference: New Dimensions of Care

Posted May 8, 2020 | Assigned to Events,News

Maintaining safety and health of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch youth, staff, and guests is our top priority. Due to the uncertain circumstances of these times, YBGR has decided to make the 2020 Yellowstone Conference: New Dimensions of Care, a FREE virtual conference experience.   The format of the conference will now be offered in Read More…

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Testimonials

“I could not be where I am today without you and all the wonderful people working there. I miss my staff and counselors – the angels who helped me.”

“You have no idea how many times a day we think of you and thank God for you and all the staff at Yellowstone. Our son is a real joy to us now, and we know that the work you did with him is largely responsible.”

“I am writing on behalf of our family to express the appreciation for all the wonderful work Yellowstone has done. There are no words to express all the caring, guidance, love, and professional work and dedication that your staff has shown.”

“Admitting our son to Yellowstone was the hardest thing we’ve ever done. Our son being at Yellowstone allowed us to heal, and our son to receive the intensive therapy, structure and safety he needed.”

“We are so grateful that we found YBGR and that our son has made such significant improvements in his behavior. We’re excited to have him come home!”

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