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About Our Services
Shelter Care - Bitterroot Youth Home
Program Description
The Bitterroot Youth Home was and is established to offer an
alternative to the streets and unnecessary detention for youngsters
who need protection, have committed minor offensives, face a family
crisis or whose living situation has broken down. While in our care,
youth receive quality physical care, crisis stabilization, individual
counseling and case planning while able to attend school or work
and do community activities. A highly trained staff assesses each
child’s long-term needs, helps to reunite them with their
family when it is appropriate or assists in alternative longer-term
placement when necessary.
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in Hamilton at 903 S 2ndSt |
Program Structure
At the Bitterroot Youth Home, young people receive:
- A safe, stable and creative environment staffed by Therapeutic
Child Care Workers, a Home Manager, a Program Coordinator and
a Program Director;
- Individual and group therapy that promotes healthy emotional
expression, increases self-esteem and teaches anger management
and other inter-personal skills;
- A structured daily program, including school, recreational
and cultural activities;
- A privilege system that teaches social skills and behavior management;
- Access to community services, including education, professional
therapy and health care.
Placement Criteria
Children referred to the Bitterroot Youth Home are 10 to 18
year-olds who are in crisis due to family conflict, abuse or neglect,
emotional issues, school problems, or legal troubles. The Home accepts
referrals from youth court, child protection workers, mental health
professionals, chemical dependency counselors or anyone knowing
of a child in need of shelter or assistance.
Contact Information
Ramey Kodadek, Outreach Coordinator
903 S. Second St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 721-2704 ext. 240
Fax: (406) 375-0228
rkodadek@youthhomes.com
Kay Schlader , Program Manager
903 S. Second St.
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: (406) 363-0619
Fax: (406) 375-0228
kschlader@youthhomes.com
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