Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 1227 North 35th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
- Levels of care
- Inpatient ResidentialTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
- Languages
- English
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Bismarck
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains
What programs does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains offer?
They offer inpatient residential and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Bismarck has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Can you detox at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Bismarck, about a mile away.
Are there free support meetings in Bismarck?
Bismarck has 25 AA groups, which is a different thing from treatment and a useful one next to it.
Can Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains handle a dual diagnosis?
They treat both, and the rest of what they are set up for is adolescents, past domestic violence, past sexual abuse and past trauma.
Does Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch - Western Plains prescribe medication for opioid use?
No medication assisted treatment here. Some programs are abstinence based by design, which is a real difference rather than an oversight, and Bismarck has 8 other centers to compare.
What are the warning signs of a bad program?
Ask both places the same questions and the differences come out quickly. Accreditation by a recognized body is a floor rather than a recommendation, and the absence of it is worth asking about. Ask both places for the daily schedule and compare those rather than the brochures.
What if I cannot pay for treatment?
There is no single figure, and anyone who quotes one before asking you anything is guessing. Many centers will spread a balance over months, and those terms are negotiable more often than people assume. Cost is a reasonable thing to lead with, and nobody answering a treatment line will be surprised by it.
What happens when I call?
The first conversation is mostly questions about what is being used, how much, and for how long. Medical history matters here: seizures, pregnancy, heart problems and current prescriptions all change the plan. Ask what the assessment after this call involves and whether it happens in person.