Preventing Teen Suicide in the Gallatin Valley
We’re building an innovative solution to help teens and their families move forward on a healthy path after a suicide attempt.
Preventing Teen Suicide in the Gallatin Valley
We’re building an innovative solution to help teens and their families move forward on a healthy path after a suicide attempt.
In Gallatin County in 2023
14%
of teenagers reported attempting suicide
21%
said they seriously considered attempting suicide
267
youth sought crisis help from Bozeman Health
170+
mental health crisis calls to The Help Center
Our Mission
Connecting teens and families to the help and answers they need right here in the Gallatin Valley to navigate through crisis and get on a solid path to recovery. We’re bringing an innovative in-residence care model to this area so kids can stay safe and heal within the community.
Our Promise
The Promise To Teens
Lighthouse Ranch is the place where you find people that see the real you - without judgment, and with complete confidentiality. People who care enough to listen well and help you figure out how to find your way past the pain and challenges that today seem so overwhelming. All right here near home and friends.
The Promise to Families
Lighthouse Ranch is the place where caring and highly-trained people help you move beyond the initial shock of crisis and begin understanding all your options to help you find the right path for your family to begin the healing journey and hopefully stay close to home.
The Promise to the Community
Lighthouse Ranch will develop a world-class facility and clinical capability to significantly reduce the number teen suicides while keeping more families together right here near home.
The Care System in Gallatin Valley
Today...
Teens depend on parents, schools, and support programs to identify at-risk kids—but many still slip through the cracks.
Services We’ll Provide
Starting 2026
In-home counselor visits and assessments
Outpatient individual, group, and family therapy
Placement assistance for longer-term care
On-going case management
In 2027
Short-term (2–4 weeks) residential care for teens who need a safe transition space
Recreational therapy options and day/school programs
In 2029
Long-term (up to 9 months) residential care for teens who need more time to heal in a safe space, including a full scholastic curriculum.
Our Vision
The Ranch today...
We've acquired a 30+ acre ranch with 10 buildings, many of which are highly suitable to our needs. We've begun site renovations on those.
Our Partners
About Us
We are a non-profit organization comprised of a group of community volunteers working under the umbrella of HRDC to coordinate the efforts and contributions of hundreds of others. We provide the project management and conduct the fundraising necessary to bring this important mental health component to life in our community.
Once the Ranch opens, we will establish a steering committee of local constituents to help ensure we achieve the longer-term goals of building a world-class suicide prevention program for teens.
Steering Committee
Mike Chavers
CEO, Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch
Heather Grenier
CEO, HRDC
Gary Kachadurian
Community Volunteer
Pat Lapointe
Community Volunteer
Kristin Smith
Exec. Director, Lighthouse Ranch
Looking to donate?
Can you help us turn this vision into a reality here in Gallatin Valley? If you'd like to donate up to $1000, please do so here. Your contribution is very important to helping teens and families navigate through the toughest moments of their lives.
Upcoming Events
5
Jun
Bozeman Community Event
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SAV/Medium Gallery
10
Jul
Bozeman Community Event
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
SAV/Medium Gallery
Contact Us
We'd love to talk to you. Please fill out our contact form and we'll get in touch as soon as we can.