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Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YGBR)
5237 Highway 89 S., Suite 1
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-6490
YGBR is a non-profit organization and is trusted both locally and nationally in the field of mental health care for children and their families. A wide variety of services are provided including residential treatment, community based services and the Yellowstone Academy, which provides educational services to in-patient students. YBGR follows an evidence based treatment approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Gallatin County residents can access services through the Livingston offices. These services include therapeutic youth mentoring, home support services, targeted case management, therapeutic foster care and outpatient therapy.
Youth Dynamics Inc.
1609 W Babcock, Suite A
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 585-9402
A Montana-based children’s mental health-based non-profit since 1981. The goal is to provide mental health treatment for kids with behavioral challenges and to provide support and resources to their families. Services include therapy, case management, family education and support, foster and respite care, therapeutic youth home care and substance abuse treatment.
Head Start (HRDC Program)
32 South Tracy Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 586-9652
https://thehrdc.org/how-we-help/children/head-start-preschool/
HRDC Early Childhood Development is a federally funded program for preschool children aged 3 to 5 years old from low income families. The Early Childhood Development program consists of Head Start as well as our Montana Preschool Development Grant classes. HRDC Head Start is funded to serve 152 children annually with a focus of providing for healthy development of children and the strengthening of families.
Family Outreach
1315 East Main Street
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-2477
Family Outreach is a non-profit agency that serves children and adults who have intellectual disabilities or developmental delays. Services and Programs include developmental information and training, behavioral supports and routine based Early Intervention. Family Outreach equips families with the necessary skills to assist their child or children with developmental, behavioral, social, educational and/or self-help skills.
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (HRDC Program)
32 South Tracy Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-4486
https://thehrdc.org/chafee-foster-care-independence-program/
Chafee is an HRDC referral-based program which provides eligible foster care youth support while in foster care and continues to provide assistance when transitioning into the greater community. The program provides guidance in life skills, vocational training, job training, financial assistance and budgeting, substance abuse prevention and transition to self-sufficiency. Referrals are usually made through CPS.
Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Montana
6864 Baxter Lane
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-8442
The Boys & Girls Club seeks to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence. There is a focus on character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports and recreation. After school care, PIR day events and summer camps are just some of the programs offered by the Boys and Girls Club.
Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project
225 East Mendenhall
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 539-0399
BYEP’s goal is to equip local youth to make educated decisions towards an empowered and independent future. Youth are paired with peers, mentors and program managers for weekend adventures and weekday workshops. The focus is on building healthy relationships, independent decision making and interpersonal skills. Entrance into the program is self-driven: students in 7th through 12th grades are eligible to apply.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gallatin County
15 South 8th Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 587-1216
The Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one to one relationships that change their lives for the better. Each child in the program is paired with a volunteer that seeks to ensure that the child builds confidence, avoids risky behaviors, and receives emotional and educational support. Children ages 5 through 15 are eligible for the program through a simple online application.