Community Care
Strong outcomes for kids start with care that meets families where they are.
Backed by a statewide network, our teams bring mental health support into homes, schools, and communities—delivering the right care at the right time so kids can thrive.
Every day, more than 1,700 children and their families rely on our community-based services. From Montana’s cities to its most rural corners, we show up with care that’s tailored, relationship-driven, and rooted in helping kids build the skills for life.
Who We Serve
We support youth experiencing challenges such as (but not limited to):
- Anxiety or depression
- Trauma or significant life stressors
- Attention or impulse-control struggles
- Family conflict
- School or social difficulties
Every child brings different strengths and needs. We start by understanding their environment and what will help them grow.
How We Support Kids
We personalize care and build strong partnerships with caregivers, educators, and community supports. Our teams:
- Build coping and communication skills
- Strengthen routines and relationships at home
- Collaborate with schools to support learning
- Coordinate care so families aren’t navigating systems alone
We partner with families to strengthen skills and put the right supports in place—keeping kids connected to their communities and building a foundation for resilience they’ll carry long after they graduate from our care.
➝ Learn more about our community-based mental health services.
Our Locations
We provide community-based care through 20 community offices and school partnerships across Montana, making support accessible in the places youth live, learn, and grow.
➝ Learn more about where we deliver care.
Dakota’s Story
At just 12 years old, Dakota had already faced more loss than most adults. After her grandmother passed—the person she was closest to—grief settled in heavily.
When Dakota entered YBGR’s community-based services in Wolf Point, she carried deep hurt and disconnection from others, her culture, and herself.
With support from her care team, that began to shift. Wendy Fleming, Targeted Case Manager, walked beside her—connecting her to a therapist at Indian Health Services, a Therapeutic Youth Mentor, and traditional sweat lodge ceremonies that offered space for strength and reflection.
Dakota’s grief hasn’t disappeared, but she’s finding new ways to carry it. She’s beginning to feel proud of who she is and where she comes from.
Read more stories like Dakota’s on the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation’s website.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us online or call (406) 606-4075 to reach our Admissions team.