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Turning Winds

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At a Glance

1 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

The Joint Commission

Nature-Based Setting That Fosters Focus and Self-Discovery

The 150-acre campus in northern Montana offers more than scenic beauty—it provides the psychological distance teens often need to reorient their lives. Removed from everyday distractions, students are immersed in an environment that encourages presence and reflection. Time in nature isn’t limited to passive observation: the facility makes full use of its setting through outdoor trips, hiking, and activities that replace screen time with real-world connection. This setting helps teens recognize what truly matters and begin to rebuild their lives with intention.

Blending Clinical Care with Physical and Emotional Space to Grow

The facility blends several care approaches—therapeutic boarding, inpatient programming, and wilderness therapy—into a hybrid model tailored to teens who need structure, but also room to grow. Clinical care includes weekly individual therapy, group work, and family involvement. What makes the model distinct is how it integrates these services with real-life routines: students live in remodeled dorms and follow structured therapeutic programming and recreation.

Experiential Learning That Builds Resilience and Purpose

Turning Winds emphasizes character development, goal-setting, and real-life application through its "Five Pillars of Change" framework. Academic progress is supported with credentialed teachers and personalized plans, with curriculum extending beyond the classroom. Students participate in intramural sports where lessons in teamwork and leadership are built into every match. These immersive experiences help students build confidence, interpersonal skills, and resilience—tools that support long-term recovery.

Peer Support in Both Treatment and Accommodations

Peer relationships are a central part of the program, with roommate pairings and room assignments designed to encourage support and mentoring. Older or more experienced students act as role models, guiding others toward stability. This culture of connection is embedded into the facility’s daily rhythms and helps reduce isolation—especially important for teens navigating both mental health and substance use challenges.

Patient Reviews

Families consistently describe Turning Winds as a life-changing experience for their children and themselves. Many highlight the deep compassion and dedication of the staff, often emphasizing how team members made them feel supported and informed throughout the process. Parents frequently mention significant improvements in their child’s behavior, emotional well-being, and academic performance—sometimes noting their children returned home ahead in school or with renewed confidence. The facility is also praised for fostering strong therapeutic relationships and offering a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that helps adolescents build trust, accountability, and hope. While a few reviewers caution to research thoroughly, the overwhelming sentiment is gratitude and lasting impact.

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • MHN
  • MVP Health Plan
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • IHS-funded

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential inpatient
  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Intervention and education support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Bathroom essentials
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Shared bathroom

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Games
  • Movies
  • Music therapy
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Setting

  • Country
  • Mountain

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

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