Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Minot

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch Minot is a residential psychiatric treatment center in Minot, North Dakota serving children and adolescents.

This Christ centered nonprofit campus provides residential treatment paired with on-campus therapeutic education while emphasizing trauma informed and family centered care that supports both healing and long term stability.

Behavioral Treatment for Substance Use

Care at the Minot campus centers on residential treatment offering round-the-clock support in a safe and structured environment for youth ages 10 to 17. Residents may also access self harm and behavioral treatment for substance use needs.

Clients can expect counseling and psychiatric care, psychological testing, and medication management alongside occupational therapy and wellness activities.

Family therapy, parenting education, and coaching are built into treatment using approaches such as CBT and DBT to promote lasting change.

Quick Facts About the Minot Campus

• Location: Minot, North Dakota, one of three residential campuses and the organization's headquarters.
• Levels of care: Residential psychiatric treatment with integrated behavioral health support.
• Who they treat: Children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 with trauma, psychiatric, and behavioral needs.
• Approach: Trauma informed, family centered care with CBT, DBT, and optional Christian spiritual programming.
• Payment options: Medicaid, private insurance, self pay, and financial assistance available.
• Amenities: On-campus Dakota Memorial School, recreation like biking, bowling, fishing, and crafts.
• Family services: Family therapy, coaching, visits, and weekly communication.