RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR YOUTH

Overview and Referral Information

The Idaho Youth Ranch residential substance abuse treatment program is designed to meet the needs of male adolescents who have a primary diagnosis of substance abuse. Our comprehensive solutions for alcohol and drug addictions help adolescents stay off drugs and alcohol and achieve healthy coping skills and educational success through personalized care, quality program components and expert staff. Family participation is also a key care component.

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

  • Residential community setting in Coeur d’Alene
  • Length of stay is typically 90 days
  • On-site accredited school and structured recreation
  • Substance abuse education and treatment
  • Problem solving and social skill building
  • Individual, group, and family counseling
  • Licensed by the State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

ADMISSION CRITERIA

  • Males ages 13 to 18
  • Primary diagnosis of substance abuse
  • Secondary problems include:
    • Learning disabled
    • Victims of abuse and/or neglect (physical, sexual, psychological)
    • Poor school performance
    • Dysfunctional home environment
    • Mental health issues (i.e. depression, anxiety)
    • Juvenile delinquency
  • Unable to admit adolescents who:
    • Need detoxification at time of referral
    • Have established patterns of extremely aggressive behavior, or sexual acting-out

Referrals
Anchor House accepts youth from anywhere in Idaho. We accept teenagers who qualify for state-funded treatment and those who do not. For those who do not qualify for state-funded treatment, the cost of treatment is based on a sliding scale and families pay only what they can afford.

HOW TO APPLY - CONTACT US

For questions or inquiries about the program please contact Anchor House, Coeur d’Alene:

Anchor House
1609 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
208-667-3340 or anchorhouse@youthranch.org