Turning Winds

"For our Granddaughter, Turning Winds was a life saver! She became again the person we know and love so much, with a renewed hope and vigor for life again. She clearly was an inspiration to her peer's, who expressed their admiration of her, even from the staff. It was nothing short of miraculous to us, and quite remarkable! We attribute her success at Turning Winds, not only for her own hard work and commitment to change but to the staff and her overseer’s unwavering strength and tough love to accept only that which was best for her, despite her own strong will against it. Trust was evident for her there, and was a catalyst for effective and lasting change for her that her parents were looking for. If that is what you’re seeking for your precious child, you will find it there too."

"Absolutely amazing! I have nothing but respect and admiration for the staff at Turning Winds. My son is nearing the end of his experience there, and i am so grateful he was at Turning Winds rather than any other treatment program. My entire family has been changed for the better! Anyone who doubts this place and it’s caring, professional staff needs to research what Turning Winds offers our kids, and see it first hand. I have been to campus 3 times and look forward to my 4th visit soon. My son has been off campus multiple times on adventures, outings, health care appointments, service projects, family visits. He always has great things to say about his residential time at Turning Winds, and never disputes returning to campus."

"Our Son Noah spent 14 months at Turning Winds and we are grateful for the result. He has now been home for 9 months. TW brought hope and healing to our family and gave our Son a new beginning. We are forever grateful. He is now heading in to his Senior year as an honor student with an amazing friend group, a positive outlook on life and his future and a joy for living. From a young man who had felt he no longer wished to live, to a healthy young man excited about his future and living his best life. Turning Winds isn’t just an “treatment Center”. It’s a family, working to change lives and viewing each young person in their care as a WHOLE PERSON, not just a “disorder”, or an “addiction”. They not only provide high quality therapy they also provide meaningful, life changing experiences and activities for these kids. While enrolled at TW our Son participated in service trips to Guatemala and Africa. Trips that have left a permanent, positive mark on his life. Our family is truly grateful for the team at Turning Winds and the love, care and guidance they share with each of the kids in their care."

"Our daughter spent 10 months at Turning Winds and has been back home since mid January 2024. I have to be honest that my husband and I were scared and nervous to send her to away for so long and in the middle of nowhere with complete strangers. It ended up being the best decision we had ever made and believe wholeheartedly Turning Winds saved her life. She had been to previous treatment centers and in crisis for over 6 years. For our daughter who was almost 18 it was our last resort. We were exhausted emotionally and physically. From the first phone call that we made to find out more about Turning Winds the healing journey finally began. They answered all my questions and were able to work with our insurance company and fought hard to use all our benefits. We drove to Montana and dropped her off. It was the hardest thing I've ever done but the staff, the beauty, and other teens running around put me at ease. We met with one of the directors and he told us to "trust the process" and though it was hard at times it was the best advice he could have given us. The next 10 months was filled with so much support, therapy for the whole family, healing and growth. We got to visit her many times and the life came back to her eyes month after month. We started to get our girl back! What's amazing about Turning Winds as well is that they are a fully accredited school so she was able to get her high school diploma. Her teachers were amazing and so supportive! She even got to take a trip to Belize and do service work there. The parent support group is amazing too and getting to lean on other parents going through the same thing at the same time is beyond valuable. Today, my daughter is attending community college, working part time and is living and loving life. She was able to wean off almost all her medication and had the time and space to get to root of her issues. From the nursing staff to the cooks there is so much love and compassion these people have for our lost kids. I also can't say enough amazing things about her therapist that we met with weekly. She made herself available anytime and completely changed my daughters life. If you are reading this and your in crisis with your child I feel for you and my heart breaks for you. BUT, just know that there is help for your family and Turning Winds saved her life and gave us our daughter back. We will be forever thankful."