Community Mental Health Services
Through community offices and partnerships with school districts across Montana, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) delivers mental health care directly into homes, schools, and local communities—strengthening stability and helping youth build skills for life.
Beyond our community-based support, our continuum includes Therapeutic Group Homes and Residential Care at the Ranch, offering timely, seamless care for youth who need more structured support or are transitioning from it.
Below are the mental health services available through our community-based care.
School-Based Services
Our School-Based Services provide year-round mental health support, primarily in schools, with additional services at home and in the community. A family support specialist, guided by a therapist, delivers behavioral interventions alongside counseling, helping students stay in school and thrive.
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Home Support Services (Caregiver Education & Support)
A therapist and family support specialist team work with families in the home, school, and community—helping them navigate challenging behaviors stemming from trauma and mental health conditions. Families receive specialized education and practical strategies to support their child’s needs.
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Case Management (Service Coordination & Advocacy)
Targeted case managers provide treatment coordination, advocacy, and system navigation, helping caregivers access mental health services and resources tailored to their child’s needs.
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Outpatient Therapy
We provide individual, group, and family therapy through qualified mental health professionals. In remote areas, therapists may travel to provide care or offer virtual therapy options to ensure accessibility.
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Therapeutic Youth Mentoring
Mentors work one-on-one with youth at school, home, or in the community, helping them develop coping skills, practice social skills, and learn healthy, adaptive behaviors—equipping them with the tools for life.
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Chemical Dependency
Our Chemical Dependency program helps youth struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, along with offering preventative services. The program focuses on family dynamics, healthy decision-making, and practical recovery tools to support long-term wellness.
Chemical Dependency is available in Yellowstone County, Blaine County, and Flathead County, with telehealth options across the state.
➝ Learn More About Our Chemical Dependency Program.
Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services
In partnership with Child and Family Services, we help strengthen families with the goal of reunification or avoiding separation by providing parent education, supervised visitation, and care coordination—promoting safe, stable family systems.
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Therapeutic Foster Care
Our Therapeutic Foster Care program helps youth heal in a community-based setting. Specialized foster parent training equips families to meet children’s unique needs with a team-based approach that may include home support, therapists, case managers, youth mentors, and respite providers, ensuring stability and success.
Individual Placement and Support (Yellowstone County Only)
Through a State of Montana grant, our Individual Placement and Support (IPS) program helps young adults with mental health challenges gain competitive employment. Services include personalized job coaching, skill-building, employer connections, and workplace readiness training, fostering confidence, independence, and lifetime success.
➝ Learn More About Our Individual Placement and Support Program.
Learn More
For more information about how we support youth and families in the community, visit our Community-Based Care page.
To explore our full array of services, navigate to our Continuum of Care page.