Following are listings for Christian Boarding Schools in Montana for your child, adolescent teen, or young adult. Use this list to find the treatment program that is right for your family.
What are Christian Boarding Schools?
A Christian boarding school is a program where children, teens, or even young adults reside full-time at the school they attend.
Parents or guardians typically pay privately for the tuition plus room and board because most Christian boarding schools (CBSs) are private schools that do not receive state funding. There are some schools that offer reduced fees because of donations.
A number of the schools provide opportunities for scholarships and provide guidance for families who wish to apply for financial aid. Your insurance may cover some of the cost.
The majority of CBSs are a type of therapeutic boarding school.
Check out this information for therapeutic boarding schools and how to choose the best one for your youth so the school you choose is the right fit for your child.
These schools are considered Christian schools because they were founded on principles from the Bible. Students do not need to be Christian to attend these schools.
If you are looking for a residential program that provides the faith-based support that your child, teen, or young adult requires, then consider one of these schools.
Listing of Christian Boarding Schools of Montana
Below you will find a listing of the Christian boarding schools in Montana, along with a brief description and contact information for each.
Listings are for information purposes and do not imply a recommendation.
Lustre Christian High School in Frazer
Lustre Christian High School is a unique educational institution because it serves as both a Christian high school for the local community as well as a qualified Christian boarding school. LCHS’s goal is to meet the needs of most high school students and is accredited by the state of Montana.
LCHS offers a strong, basic, high school program in a safe environment. They maintain a conservative, evangelical mission statement; however, any student, regardless of religious affiliation, is welcome to apply for enrollment.
Located in a very rural location, LCHS gives the students an opportunity to attend school free from the distractions that many other schools or locations offer.
LCHS is rated the lowest cost boarding school in the US. For exact tuition costs and fees, fill out the online enrollment application.
For more information, please call (406) 392-5735 or check out their website.
Teen Challenge Montana in Billings & Missoula
Adult & Teen Challenge Montana is a faith-based, one-year, residential discipleship program that works to restore hope to those who suffer from addiction as well as other serious, life-controlling issues. Teen Challenge Montana has two locations that provide residential drug and alcohol treatment for both adult men and women ages 18 and over.
- Men’s Campus – Located in the city of Billings, the campus is the first men’s facility in the state of Montana. This campus includes a 7 bedroom, 4 bath home that has been newly remodeled and has the capacity to house 14 men.
- Women’s Campus – The women’s campus is located 10 miles west of downtown Missoula, Montana. The campus is a residential, long term recovery and discipleship program for women suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, and has capacity for 20 students. Students at this campus take part in vocational training and participate in a Christ-centered curriculum.
Teen Challenge’s 12-month, Bible-based program teaches numerous topics that expose, challenge, and direct men and women out of their addictions and into their recovery while earning a certificate of graduation.
Teen Challenge charges an intake fee of $500 at the time of admission to the program. Because they are funded through the generosity of communities, vocational training programs, and support from friends and family, Teen Challenge is committed to helping anyone they can, regardless of their financial resources.
For more information, please call (406) 272-7220 or check out their website.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch (YGBR) in Montana
The following listings are subsidiaries of TGBR.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Community Based Services in Billings
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch (YBGR) is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) and the home of the Billings area Community Based Services.
YBGR serves boys 11 to 18 and girls 12 to 18 years of age who have significant difficulties functioning at home or school. They have multiple group homes and community based services (see listings below).
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch provides treatment for youth diagnosed with the following disorders:
- Anxiety disorder
- Substance Use Disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- High-Functioning Autism spectrum disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
- Depressive disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)
Other behaviors may include drug use, running away, self-harming, suicidal thoughts, poor social skills, and defiance. The school evaluates special physical and medical needs on a case by case basis.
YBGS’s staff includes psychiatrists, nurses, clinical and school psychologists, therapists, chemical dependency counselors, director of spiritual care, recreational therapists, Eagala (Equine) therapist, school administrators, teachers, and direct care personnel who provide 24-hour supervision to children with serious mental health needs.
YBGR is not only a psychiatric residential treatment facility but it is also a working ranch. Over 240 acres of its 410 acreage is devoted to ranching and farm operations. This gives youth in YBGR a unique learning and therapeutic experience while receiving the emotional support they need.
For more information, please call (800)-726-6755 or check out their website.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Dennis Wear Group Home in Billings
This location offers the following services:
- Therapeutic Youth Mentor
- School Based Services
- Home Support Services
- Case Management
- Chemical Dependency
- Family Preservation and Reunification Services
- Psychological Testing
- Therapeutic Foster Care
- Supported Employment
- Outpatient Therapy
For more information, please call (406) 651-3100.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Lewistown Group Home in Lewiston
This location offers the following services:
- Therapeutic Youth Mentor
- School Based Services (coming soon)
- Home Support Services
- Case Management
- Chemical Dependency
- Family Preservation and Reunification Services
- Psychological Testing
- Outpatient Therapy
For more information, please call (406) 538-4418.
Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Pioneer Community Home in Dillon
These subsidiaries provide the following services:
- Therapeutic Youth Mentor
- School Based Services
- Home Support Services
- Case Management
- Chemical Dependency
- Family Preservation and Reunification Services
- Psychological Testing
- Therapeutic Foster Care
For more information, please call (406) 683-0416.
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