Mohini Venkatesh, MPH, Chief of Staff of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Mohini Venkatesh, Chief of Staff of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, serves as the keynote speaker for the 2025 ...
Kirsten Smith, MPA, PMP, Principal, Bloom Consulting, LLC | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Kirsten Smith serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Meghan Peel, Interim Division Administrator, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division, Montana DPHHS | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Meghan Peel serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Matt Bugni, CEO, AWARE | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Matt Bugni serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Erika Purington, MS, CEO, Allies in Aging; Leadership Coach & Nonprofit Executive | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Erika Purington serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Sierra Riesberg, Social Services & Behavioral Health Systems Leader | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Sierra Riesberg serves as a panelist on the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Mike Chavers, MA, CEO | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Mike Chavers, MA, YBGR CEO, moderates the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
Sarah Music, Director of Coordinated School Health, Montana Office of Public Instruction | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Sarah Music serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Dennis Sulser, EdD, Retired CEO, Youth Dynamics; 40-Year Education & Healthcare Leader | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Dennis Sulser serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Nina Hernandez, Executive Director, Friends of the Children – Eastern Montana; Nonprofit Leader & Consultant | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Nina Hernandez serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Matt Leavenworth, PhD, LCPC, Founder, Pay Love Forward; Vice Chair, Yellowstone County Suicide Prevention Coalition | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Matt Leavenworth serves as a panelist on the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Katie Gerten, MBA, Marketing & Communications Director | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Katie Gerten, MBA, YBGR Marketing and Communications Director, moderates the Mission-Driven Collaboration panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
Jen Chancellor, MBA, University Development Counselor, Grand Canyon University | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Jen Chancellor serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Becky Lyons, EdD, Director of Career & Employment Services, Montana State University Billings | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Becky Lyons serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Kate Chapin, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director, Center for Children, Families, and Workforce Development, University of Montana | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Kate Chapin serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
James C. Petrovich, PhD, MSW, Professor & Department Chair; Founding Director, Master of Social Work Program, Carroll College | Yellowstone Conference 2025
James C. Petrovich serves as a panelist on the Empowering Excellence panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Kristin Thompson, Associate Director of Human Resources | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Kristin Thompson, YBGR Associate Human Resources Director, moderates the Empowering Excellence panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
David R. Blaine, CEO, Crow Times Youth and Elder Works | Yellowstone Conference 2025
David R. Blaine serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Sunny Day Real Bird, Director of American Indian Outreach, Montana State University | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Sunny Day Real Bird serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Charli Sleeper, Founder, MMIP Billings Advocacy Project | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Charli Sleeper serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Clint Valandra, Indigenous Education Coordinator, Billings Public Schools | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Clint Valandra serves as a panelist on the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference ...
Josie Brady, Native American Services Coordinator | Yellowstone Conference 2025
Josie Brady, YBGR Native American Services Coordinator, moderates the Strengthening Native American Partnerships panel at Yellowstone Conference ...
Saving Lives: Change Starts with Suicide Prevention Strategies
Explore suicide prevention strategies that break stigma, build support, and save lives through systemwide action ...
Beyond Medication: Practical Approaches for Depression and Suicidality in Clinical Practice
Earn 1.5 CE hours while exploring innovative treatments for depression and suicidality at this Montana Psychiatry event hosted at the ...
Saving Lives: How to Help Suicide Survivors Heal
Learn how to support suicide survivors with compassion. Explore unique challenges of suicide grief and five ways to encourage healing ...
18 Inspiring Quotes for Purposeful Parenting
18 purposeful parenting quotes to inspire, guide, and support you through every stage of your parenting journey ...
Healing Outdoors Under the Big Sky: Kids at the Ranch Hit the Trails
Kids at the Ranch hiked the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, discovering joy, resilience, and the power of healing outdoors in Big Sky ...
17 Quotes on Being the Calm in Our Kids’ Storm
We need to be it to teach it! Here are seventeen quotes on emotional regulation—on being the calm in our ...
Saving Lives: Suicide Warning Signs and How to Intervene
Learn the suicide warning signs and how to respond. Spot the signs, start the conversation, and help save a life ...
Training Strengthens Support for Native Youth in Foster Care
Training equips YBGR staff with tools to support Native youth in foster care, honoring culture, tradition, and healing ...
Saving Lives: Understanding Suicide Risk Factors
Learn about suicide risk factors, protective factors, and how awareness can help prevent suicide during Suicide Prevention Month ...
Yellowstone Conference: Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact
Join us October 2nd for the Yellowstone Conference, where leaders will come together to spark collaboration for lasting impact ...
14 Quotes on Parenting When Triggered
Parenting, when triggered, is hard! Here are fourteen quotes illustrating how to slow down and respond with love ...
Trauma-Informed Communication Starts With L.O.V.E
Learn how to use L.O.V.E., a simple trauma-informed communication tool, to build trust, empathy, and connection with others ...
Yellowstone County organizations requesting community help this back-to-school season
Learn how you can support kids at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and Yellowstone Academy during back-to-school season ...
4 Tips for Building Meaningful Relationships
Discover four tips for building meaningful relationships that strengthen connection, trust, and overall wellness ...
YBGR Group Homes Collaborate, Bringing Billings and Great Falls Teams Together
YBGR group homes collaborate as Billings and Great Falls teams gather for connection, shared learning, and mission-aligned support ...
15 Quotes on Communicating with Empathy
Holding space for others isn't always straightforward. Here are fifteen quotes illustrating how to connect with empathy ...
Amazon Brings Pizza, Smiles, and Care to the Ranch
When Amazon brings pizza to the Ranch, it’s more than a delivery—it’s an act of care that makes a big ...
16 Quotes on Parenting with Empathy
A strong foundation starts with a gentle approach! Here are sixteen quotes to guide you in parenting with empathy ...
Museum Trip Celebrates Growth for Kids in YBGR’s Community-Based Services
A museum trip gave kids in YBGR’s community-based services in Butte a chance to celebrate progress and spark curiosity through ...
4 Tips to Parent Foster Children with Trauma History
Parenting kids with trauma history is hard. Here are tips to empower foster parents on their journey to guide future ...
5 Tips to Help You Regulate and Respond to Others
Learn how to regulate in the moment and respond with intention. These 5 tips help you stay grounded when emotions ...
16 Quotes on the Power of Focused Effort
Great things come to those with focus. Here are sixteen quotes illustrating the power of strategic effort ...
Update from CEO Mike Chavers Regarding Former Employee John Whiteside
CEO Mike Chavers addresses recent media coverage and reaffirms YBGR’s commitment to youth safety and transparency ...
Lasting Legacy of Giving: The Story Behind Donald Nutter Memorial Dining Hall
Discover the legacy behind Donald Nutter Memorial Dining Hall—built through generosity, still nourishing lives at YBGR today ...
Fortin Lodge: Honoring the Fortins’ Lasting Impact
Fortin Lodge stands as a quiet legacy of hope, healing, and second chances for the youth of Yellowstone Boys and ...
14 Quotes on Having a Gentle Response to Kids’ Mistakes
Here are fourteen quotes to guide you in having a gentle response to kids' mistakes and illustrate why it's important ...
Honoring the Legacy of Orth Lodge
Orth Lodge was the first building at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. To this day, it continues to stand as ...
Kids at YBGR’s Boulder Group Homes Make a Lasting Impact at Local Animal Shelter
Youth from YBGR’s Boulder Group Homes volunteer at ASCJeffco—building skills, connection, and community through care ...