Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Youth Mental Health & Residential Care
Since 1953, Idaho Youth Ranch has been a beacon of hope for Idaho's youth and families. Our mission unites us in providing accessible programs that nurture hope, healing, and resilience through emergency shelter, residential care, youth and family therapy, job readiness training, and adoption services. With nearly 70 years of experience, we combine evidence-based therapeutic practices with trauma-informed care to address the complex needs of adolescents aged 9-24. Our Residential Center for Healing & Resilience in Caldwell offers 24-hour psychiatric care in a secure, supportive environment designed to promote holistic healing.Accredited by The Joint Commission, we maintain rigorous standards for safety and quality patient care across all our programs, including equine therapy and the Hays House youth shelter. Our team of masters-level clinicians and dedicated professionals creates individualized treatment plans that evolve with each adolescent's progress, ensuring comprehensive support for emotional, physical, and educational development. Through community partnerships and our network of thrift stores, we sustainably fund programs that help youth overcome trauma, build life skills, and return to their families and communities with renewed purpose.
Services
Counseling & Therapy
Residential Care
Adoption Services
Hays House Shelter
Job Readiness Training
Mental Health Counseling
Equine Therapy
Family Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- 70 years of experience helping Idaho's youth since 1953
- Evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs
- 24/7 Youth Crisis Helpline available for emergency support
- Personalized treatment plans evolving with adolescent progress
- Holistic approach addressing emotional, physical, and educational needs
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
What people say
Compassionate staff
Life-changing impact
Personalized treatment plans
24/7 crisis support
Successful adoptions
Services
Counseling & Therapy
Our outpatient counseling addresses trauma, anxiety, and behavioral challenges for youth aged 9-24. Using evidence-based models like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, our licensed clinicians create personalized treatment plans that evolve with each adolescent's progress. Services include individual, group, and family therapy sessions conducted in-office or via TeleMental Health platforms.
Residential Care
The Residential Center for Healing & Resilience provides 24/7 psychiatric care for youth aged 11-17 in a secure therapeutic environment. Features include medication management, academic programming, recreational therapy, and trauma-informed care delivered by masters-level clinicians and nursing staff in Caldwell's 258-acre campus facility.
Adoption Services
We facilitate open adoptions connecting birth parents with adoptive families through comprehensive home studies, counseling, and legal guidance. Services include infant adoption, embryo adoption, and stepparent adoption programs with pre-placement education and post-adoption support for all parties involved.
Hays House Shelter
This crisis shelter serves youth aged 9-17 experiencing homelessness, abuse, or family conflict. Providing safe housing, meals, and basic needs alongside outpatient therapies and educational support, Hays House offers a structured environment with case management services to help youth transition to stable living situations.
Equine Therapy
As part of our accredited therapeutic programs, equine-assisted therapy helps youth develop emotional regulation and trust-building skills through structured horse care and riding activities. This experiential treatment modality addresses trauma recovery and behavioral challenges in a non-clinical setting.
People
Scott Curtis
Chief Executive Officer
Values-based leader with passion for marginalized youth. Former YMCA executive and school social worker. Holds MSW from Boise State. Leads Idaho Youth Ranch's mission-driven initiatives.
Camille Andersen
Chief People Officer
Former HR executive with 17 years at JR Simplot Company. Master's in Instructional Technology. Focuses on employee experience and talent development for 400+ staff.
Deborah Imbrogno
Executive Director, Residential Center
28-year residential care veteran with direct experience in multiple youth programs. Holds advanced degrees in social work. Oversees therapeutic operations at the Caldwell campus facility.
Amy Evans
Vice President, Programs
Since 2013, has strengthened community partnerships and tailored youth services across Idaho. Also serves on Coeur d'Alene City Council focusing on educational and recreational development.
Rich Cline
Vice President, Social Enterprise
31-year retail executive with leadership roles at Jewel-Osco and Albertsons. Applies business operations expertise to support Idaho Youth Ranch's social mission through enterprise initiatives.
Questions
What services does Idaho Youth Ranch offer for troubled teens?
We provide outpatient counseling, residential psychiatric care, equine therapy, and crisis intervention for youth aged 9-24 struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges.
Does Idaho Youth Ranch offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our 24/7 Youth Crisis Helpline (208-322-2308) connects youth with immediate support, shelter, or transportation to safety through our Safe Place program.
How can I get involved with Idaho Youth Ranch?
Opportunities include career positions across 400+ staff roles, volunteering, thrift store donations, and financial contributions supporting our programs for Idaho's youth.
What makes Idaho Youth Ranch's therapy programs unique?
Our trauma-informed approach combines evidence-based models with personalized treatment plans, addressing each adolescent's emotional, physical, and educational needs in a holistic framework.
Can I donate to Idaho Youth Ranch?
Yes, donations fund critical programs. We also accept thrift store donations and offer planned giving options to support Idaho's youth and families.
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