Category: Stories

Carlee felt lost and hopeless when she entered YBGR in the winter of 2022.  Her struggles with mental health issues had led to bullying at

When Sammy’s dad got hurt and couldn’t work, his mom did her best, but there were lots of bills, and the family didn’t always have

Susan Bravebird came to YBGR in the Fall of 2021 from foster care.  Dealing with mental health issues and the after effects of trauma had

Ceci had experienced a great deal of trauma in her young life and was struggling with both depression and anxiety.  From the time she arrived

Samantha* struggled in school. Her body seemed to have a mind of its own, often resulting in very exaggerated gestures. She didn’t have any friends

Blake came to YBGR very insecure and was often picked on by his peers. He struggled to focus on his own treatment because he was

When Chris arrived at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, he literally had nothing but the clothes on his back. Chris is an Alaska Native youth

Sara had never played a team sport before she arrived at YBGR.  She was tall and uncoordinated and was always the last one picked for

Last fall, YBGR had a readmission of a youth named Heidi*. She had discharged a couple months prior from the residential treatment program, and things

Jessica* came to YBGR recently, struggling to reconcile bad experiences in her life.  She is very direct, says it like it is, and wants to