Residential Center for Healing & Resilience

You Don’t Have to Have Everything Figured Out to Take the Next Step.

If you’re here, it likely means your family is facing something hard and you’re trying to do the right thing for your child. Many parents tell us this moment comes with worry, uncertainty, and a lot of questions. That’s okay. You’re not alone in this.

At Idaho Youth Ranch’s Residential Center for Healing & Resilience, we walk alongside families whose children need a safe, supportive place to heal. Our goal is not just treatment but stability, connection, and hope for what comes next.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore options or you’re ready to apply, our admissions team is here to support you at every step.

Supportive, no pressure

Family centered guidance

Trauma Informed

A supportive moment between a family and care team

Start with a conversation

Get clarity on next steps, at your pace.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Start Where You’re Comfortable.

Every family’s situation is different. Choose the option that feels right for you.

Have questions before you apply?

If you’re still exploring options or trying to understand whether residential care might be right for your child, our admissions team is here to help. There’s no expectation to apply, just a chance to talk and learn more.

This conversation is simply a place to ask questions, understand your options, and decide what feels right for your family. There is no pressure to move forward.

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Ready to begin the application process?

You can complete our admissions application online. The information you share helps us understand your child’s needs, so we can determine how we may be able to support your family. Once submitted, our team will review it and follow up with next steps.

You don’t need to have everything perfect. Our team will help guide what comes next.

Complete the Admissions Application

If you have questions first, use the “Connect with Admissions Team” option to talk before applying.

Already completed the application? Let’s talk.

After completing the admissions application, you’re welcome to schedule a one-on-one call with a member of our admissions team. This is an opportunity to ask questions, talk through your child’s needs, and understand what the process looks like moving forward.

This is not a commitment, just a supportive conversation.

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Reaching out takes courage. Whether today is your first step or one of many, we’re honored to be part of your family’s journey.

Cognitive Impairment: IQ 70 or lower unless medical documentation supports the lower score is due to an emotional disorder.
History of adjudication of sexual offenses or predatory behavior.
History of violence that resulted in multiple assault charges and or significant injuries.
History of Arson
History of significant harm to animals.

Level of risk of harm to self or others necessitating hospitalization.
Primary or standalone diagnosis of substance abuse disorder, conduct disorder, eating disorder, or sensory processing disorder.
Medical non-psychiatric diagnosis that would require significant medical management by IYR medical staff.
Diagnosis of psychotic disorders that are not well managed with medication, as indicated by clinical records.

Medical necessity and/or admission criteria for care, treatment, and/or services are not met for this specific care, treatment, and/or services to be provided.
Lack of reasonable expectation that the individual’s needs, symptoms and/or environmental factors can be addressed and/or improve the care, treatment, and/or services provided.
Facilities will not be used for detention of children who are determined to be delinquent or require secure custody pending court adjudication, court disposition, execution of a court order, or after commitment period.

Residential Care for Youth, Ages 11–17

The Idaho Youth Ranch Residential Center for Healing & Resilience provides long-term psychiatric care to youth ages 11-17 in a unique environment carefully designed for a therapeutic experience. Our facility is the first and only accredited long-term psychiatric residential facilities for youth in Idaho

Located on the Hands of Promise campus in Caldwell, the expansive property provides the privacy needed to heal while allowing youth to stay connected to their family and community.

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Education is one of the most critical parts of any child’s life and helps frame their future opportunities. It is also directly impacted by a young person’s mental and behavioral health. When youth come to the Residential Center for Healing & Resilience, education and therapy go hand-in-hand at our on-site, year-round charter school.

Promise Academy is a state-accredited charter school on the Hands of Promise Campus. It offers six classrooms designed to meet the unique educational challenges of youth living at the Residential Center for Healing & Resilience.

Using a skills-based curriculum, each student will have an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). This allows students to focus on building skills in areas where they struggle, while building on skills in areas where they thrive.

In addition to an individualized curriculum, the school building is Connected to the Therapy and Wellness Center. Our teachers and therapists work together to help young people meet their therapeutic and educational goals. Both our therapists and our teachers are specially trained to respond to each youth’s mental and emotional needs.

At Promise Academy, we will work with you, your student, and their local school to help them continue their education, while preparing them to successfully return to their home school.

The goal

We assist youth in reaching a level of mental health where residential care is no longer necessary. Youth achieve this through the development of communication skills, emotional regulation, education, self-esteem, and trauma resolution.

We do this by helping you and your child:

Begin the process of resolving trauma or emotional challenges.
Discover effective ways to communicate their needs, emotions, and boundaries.
Strengthen their education, building on existing knowledge and filling any gaps.
Nurture their natural strengths and aptitudes to boost self-esteem.
Develop a positive sense of self-worth and hopefulness about the future.
Strengthen the internal family dynamics for a stronger, more cohesive family unit.

Is the Idaho Youth Ranch Residential Center for Healing & Resilience the right choice for my situation?

Residential care at Idaho Youth Ranch might be the right choice for your family if:

Your child has not made significant progress in outpatient therapy or other treatment settings.

Your child has recently been admitted to a psychiatric facility and requires more care than can be provided at home.

Your child’s safety or the safety of others is a concern due to their mental health condition.

Begin Your Journey with Idaho Youth Ranch

We understand this may be one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make as a parent or guardian. You might feel overwhelmed, worried, and exhausted. That's okay — we've been there too.

Here’s the thing: you don't have to go through this alone. We're here to offer your child the personalized, proven care they need to thrive. We believe in your child's potential, and we're committed to helping them achieve it.

If you're ready to take this step, we're ready to be here for you and your family.

Call 208-996-2896