Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch

1227 North 35th Street, Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501

Levels of care: Residential Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring, Virtual / Telehealth
Accreditation: CARF Accredited
Insurance: Medicaid

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, in Bismarck, North Dakota, is a residential rehabilitation program for children and adolescents, including children under 13, which is uncommon among nearby facilities. Its approach is Christian, or Christ-centered, and it holds CARF accreditation, another point of distinction in the local area.

Care includes experiential therapy alongside academic support for younger residents. The program also addresses nicotine and tobacco use. Together, these elements describe a faith-based residential setting built around younger clients, combining schooling, structured therapy, and a religious framework within a licensed treatment environment.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring DisordersSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

Nicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Group TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-FocusedExperiential Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolisticTrauma-InformedChristian / Christ-Centered

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

Teens / AdolescentsAdultsChildren (under 13)

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Adults (26–64)

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✕Outpatient Rehab
✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

Medicaid

Payment options

medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF Accredited

The facility

Academic Support / School

How this compares nearby

Among the 16 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Bismarck, this is one of:

2that serve Children (under 13)
2that hold CARF Accredited
2that use Christian / Christ-Centered
3that offer Experiential Therapy

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch offer?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch offers Residential Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch treat?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch treats PTSD / Trauma, Co-Occurring Disorders and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch use?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused and Experiential Therapy.

Is Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch accredited?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch lists accreditation from CARF Accredited.

Who does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch serve?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch lists programmes for Teens / Adolescents, Adults and Children (under 13).