Petty Creek Ranch

Petty Creek Ranch, located in Alberton, Montana, offers a distinctive faith-based residential treatment program for at-risk teenage boys aged 12 to 18. Operated by a Catholic family, this facility provides a structured and supportive environment for behavioral modification and drug misuse treatment. The ranch’s secluded setting in Montana allows for an immersive healing experience, free from external social pressures and negative influences.
The comprehensive program at Petty Creek Ranch integrates traditional addiction treatment with academic and vocational support, ensuring a holistic approach to development. Therapeutic modalities include personalized 1-on-1 counseling, family therapy to mend relationships, and Twelve Step Facilitation. Uniquely, the ranch leverages its natural surroundings through recreation therapy, equine therapy, and other outdoor activities like rafting and horseback riding, promoting emotional healing and self-awareness. Specialized care, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, is also available.
Petty Creek Ranch is dedicated to assisting young men in overcoming challenges like academic underachievement, poor social skills, and attention-deficit disorder. By fostering mindfulness, emotional control, and life skills, the ranch empowers adolescents to take control of their lives and build a strong foundation for a healthy, productive future.