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Turning Winds

31733 South Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935
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About Turning Winds

They collaborate with most significant insurers. They are an out of network provider that works with all major payers for treatment ranging from residential care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient care. They are certified by Cognia. They have 45 beds and a team of 50 staff members. The state of Montana has granted their education staff complete certification. The small class sizes of 10 to 12 students enable teachers to concentrate their time and energy on meeting the unique needs of each student.

Students regularly graduate from their school with a high school diploma and their accreditation is recognized across the country. Students can also start enrolling in courses at the college level. It has been possible for their students to obtain up to 20 transferable college credits while they have been there.

A diverse medical staff is employed to meet the needs of all the teens in this facility which is supervised by a nursing staff that is on site 24/7. They offer individualized care and medication management through their psychiatric nurse practitioner and adolescent psychiatrist. For teenagers with addiction disorders, they have a dedicated addiction program.

Although stays can last up to 12 months or longer depending on the specific needs of each teen, they typically last around nine months. Their program is unique in that it combines the benefits of nature, complete academic support, and a robust therapeutic experience that includes individual, family, group and addiction therapy into a strength based approach that equips teenagers with the skills they need for a successful future. On their distinctive campus, you can go fishing, hiking, and biking as well as engage in backpacking and skiing sports.

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Latest Reviews

Greg Findley
1 month ago on Google
5
Deciding to send our son to a residential therapeutic program was one of the most difficult decisions we have ever made, but sending him to Turning Winds ended up one of the best things we have ever done. Turning Winds was truly transformative for our son and us, and I highly recommend it to other families who have children who are struggling. Our son, and our family, have gone from crisis and hopelessness to a sense of hope and calm, and we can now openly discuss problems and feelings and we have tools to overcome any obstacles that arise. We decided to “swing for the fences” to help our son, and we are so glad we did! It hasn’t just been a home run - it has been a grand slam. Our son and our entire family are so much better off than we could have dared to hope! Our son has suffered from extreme anxiety, ADHD, and depression his entire life. He had low self-esteem and struggled with a sense of failure. He often would prefer to fail because he didn’t try than to try and find out he couldn’t actually succeed. In high school, he went from all A’s as a freshman to failing every class because he didn’t do any of the work as a junior. He had extreme oppositional defiance disorder and had conflict with school administrators weekly. He skipped school frequently, and when he did attend classes, he didn’t participate or do any of the assignments. He was lying and disrespectful at home, and he turned to alcohol and marijuana to help soothe himself. It felt like he had given up on himself - he wanted to drop out of high school and was heading for a life of crime and alcohol and drug abuse. We were walking on eggshells all the time, afraid to upset him while feeling powerless to help him. Finally, he ran away from home, leading us to decide that we were no longer able to help him and we needed help. Turning Winds was fantastic and helped our son find hope for a positive future. All of the staff from residential advisors to nurses, therapists, and administrative leaders care deeply about helping both kids and families. They create a supportive structure that holds kids accountable and helps them to reset when they make mistakes. The group and individual therapy sessions, combined with the all-encompassing accountability and behavior modification activities, helped our son gain insight into himself and his behaviors and learn to make better decisions. They also helped him learn to communicate his feelings and concerns in a positive and productive manner. The academic staff helped him catch up on the work he had missed and helped him realize that he can be a good student if he only tries! The staff communicated regularly with us so we felt like we always knew what was going on with our son. One pleasant surprise was the focus on helping us to become better parents, and to realize that our home situation needed to change so that our son could come home and continue to thrive. The family therapy sessions and the Parent Workshop were deeply impactful, and my wife and I learned to look at how we had parented in the past and to begin to change to how we will parent in the future. If you feel overwhelmed and hopeless about helping your struggling child, we suggest that you also swing for the fences and enroll your child at Turning Winds!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Greg,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family's journey so openly. Deciding to seek residential care is an incredibly difficult choice for any parent, and we are profoundly honored that you trusted Turning Winds during such a critical time. Hearing that your family has moved from crisis to a place of hope, calm, and open communication is the greatest reward our team could ask for. Your son's hard work, combined with your family's unwavering dedication, is what truly made this 'grand slam' possible. We are so proud of his transformation and are sending your entire family our warmest wishes for a bright, successful future ahead.

Kind Regards,

The Turning Winds Team
Scott Schrotenboer
2 months ago on Google
5
Our son was struggling with some addiction issues in the fall of 2024. We sent him to a wilderness program, but once completed we knew he wasn't ready to come home. We did a ton of research and interviewed numerous therapeutic boarding schools and made the decision to have him go to Turning Winds. The decision wasn't made lightly, and we honestly weren't sure what to expect. We read all of the online reviews, and to be honest were concerned about whether he would receive the treatment he needed. And it took a while, but TWI was able to properly diagnose his issues and get him on the road to recovery. The staff is incredibly supportive, and we were treated like family. It wasn't easy for our son or us in so many ways- from the distance apart, to the tough therapy sessions we had going through difficult topics, to the cost. But we are so thankful for the people there who poured into him, and now he has moved on to a young adult transition program. We've seen a marked change in his life, and much of that is because he's learned about what has caused his problems, but more importantly how he can work through them. We couldn't fix him- we had tried everything (years of therapy, in-patient hospital stays etc.) before he went to the wilderness program. We didn't expect perfection but just seeing him begin to thrive as he's begun his transition program has been a huge blessing in our lives. And we're thankful to Turning Winds for helping our family. Life isn't easy, and when you see your own child struggling it's hard to know where to turn. We're thankful that we ran across Turning Winds, and we're thankful for how they helped turn our family around. We don't know what the future holds for our son, but we're thankful that TWI has at least given him a chance to succeed and learn more about his problems and given him the tools to manage them. I would encourage you to give Turning Winds a call and talk with them. It could help keep your family together.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Scott,

Thank you so much for sharing your family's story, and for trusting us with your son during such a difficult time. Recovery is a challenging journey, and your son’s hard work in therapy is the reason he is thriving today. We know how difficult it is to make the decision to seek outside help, and we are so glad we could be a supportive resource for your family. We are incredibly proud of his progress and wish him the absolute best! Thank you for taking the time to share part of your healing story.

Kind Regards,

The Turning Winds Team
Jennifer C
3 months ago on Google
5
Our family found Turning Winds to be a center of integrity and honesty. They function with a compassionate yet firm, family-like atmosphere that creates a sense of stability and confidence for the clients and families.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Jennifer,

We are incredibly grateful for your kind words. Operating with integrity and creating a compassionate, stable environment for families is at the very core of what we do. Thank you for recognizing our team's dedication and for trusting Turning Winds.

Kind Regards,

The Turning Winds Team
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Accepted Insurance

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Turning Winds works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Clients enrolled in outpatient rehab typically reside in their own homes and many continue to work and/or attend school while receiving addiction treatment. The frequency and intensity of outpatient treatment varies based upon the clients' evolving needs. Many programs offer a full continuum of outpatient care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living/halfway housing, and standard outpatient services. The most common treatment modalities are psychotherapy, life skills training, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Clients participating in a rehab aftercare program have typically already completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment and are reintegrating into their home, workplace, and community. Rehab aftercare services generally include outpatient counseling, recovery education, holistic care, and medication assisted treatment (MAT). Many clients also continue to receive recovery support after being discharged from outpatient treatment. Case managers and care teams help clients access the services they need at each phase of the recovery journey.

Addiction recovery based on 12 step program models emphasize emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth. The 12 step recovery strategy depends on intensive peer support, including regular attendance at group meetings, which are anonymous, free, open to the public, and available 365 days per year in most communities. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring from a self-selected peer sponsor as they work through the 12 steps of recovery, which relate to self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.

A successful drug intervention in Montana requires careful collaboration between family members and intervention services. An intervention specialist helps the individual understand how their substance abuse is affecting themselves and others and understand how treatment can help. This professional may be certified as an interventionist or possess other mental health qualifications. They walk everyone through the intervention step by step, then provide follow-up services for treatment.

Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides structured therapy and support while allowing you to return home each day. PHP treatment is often used as a short-term alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option after a residential program. With a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week for an average of 90 days, PHP treatment often provides relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services. Most providers offer coverage for PHP treatment.

Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol on your own can be difficult and even dangerous. That's why detox facilities offer 24-hour clinical care in Montana to manage this process for you. Withdrawal symptoms can lead to heart palpitations, seizures, or other severe reactions. However, in a supervised clinical setting, medical staff are available to treat these symptoms and allow you to safely detox and overcome drug dependence.

Treatments

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Montana, patients learn to be their own therapists. They develop coping skills so they can change their thinking and behavior in day to day life. This helps them overcome mental and substance use disorders.

Your rehab program in Montana may include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). This method helps you understand your feelings, accept them, and learn to manage them. With the skills you develop, you'll be able to make positive changes. Sessions include both individual and group settings.

Group therapy sessions for men and women are facilitated by trained therapists who incorporate evidence based therapies to help you recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing help support lasting change and sustainable recovery.

Part of drug and alcohol addiction treatment is the use of individual therapy to encourage a collaborative process between the therapist and the patient. This helps uncover the root causes of substance use and address the personal experiences and emotional struggles that may drive addictive behavior. Ultimately, patients gain insight and develop new coping skills to support recovery.

The role of the counselor who applies motivational interviewing is to listen and reflect rather than offer advice or warnings. By expressing the client's own thoughts back to them, the therapist allows the client to reflect on their motivations and come to their own conclusions about their need for change.

Trauma therapy helps you process traumatic events that you may have witnessed or experienced. This is the first step to healing from these events, integrating them into a more coherent narrative, and improving your resilience.

Couples therapy is a form of talk therapy. The goal is to relieve distress in the relationship and improve interactions between the two partners. This often involves learning ways to manage feelings, communicate, and resolve conflict.

Family therapy offers a platform for open and honest dialogue about the challenges that addiction has created within the family unit. Using guided sessions, your therapist helps family members develop healthy communication skills and address unresolved issues. By working together, families can help support their loved one's sobriety.

Life skills are the foundational abilities you need to manage day to day life and stress. They are a set of interpersonal and psychological skills that allow you to navigate challenges and perform necessary tasks. Training in these skills is incorporated into drug rehab to equip you for success in recovery.

Typically, addiction leads to poor dietary choices, which leads to nutrient deficiencies. You don't get the vitamins and minerals you need for daily functioning, which can make recovery even harder. Nutrition therapy addresses these issues and gives you the dietary support you need to get on the right track for recovery.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

John Baisden Jr MOL

Founder & CFO & CMO

Owen Baisden, M.Ed

CEO

Carl Baisden

COO

Enoch Stump

Program Director

Eric Loesch

Admissions Director

Dr. John Gordon, M.D.

Medical Director

Danny Baucum

Outreach Director

Jared Sartell, LCSW

Clinical Director

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Turning Winds.

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31733 South Fork Yaak Rd
Troy, MT 59935

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Maclean Dunkin
2 weeks ago
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Greg Findley
1 month ago
5

Deciding to send our son to a residential therapeutic program was one of the most difficult decisions we have ever made, but sending him to Turning Winds ended up one of the best things we have ever done. Turning Winds was truly transformative for our son and us, and I highly recommend it to other families who have children who are struggling. Our son, and our family, have gone from crisis and hopelessness to a sense of hope and calm, and we can now openly discuss problems and feelings and we have tools to overcome any obstacles that arise. We decided to “swing for the fences” to help our son, and we are so glad we did! It hasn’t just been a home run - it has been a grand slam. Our son and our entire family are so much better off than we could have dared to hope! Our son has suffered from extreme anxiety, ADHD, and depression his entire life. He had low self-esteem and struggled with a sense of failure. He often would prefer to fail because he didn’t try than to try and find out he couldn’t actually succeed. In high school, he went from all A’s as a freshman to failing every class because he didn’t do any of the work as a junior. He had extreme oppositional defiance disorder and had conflict with school administrators weekly. He skipped school frequently, and when he did attend classes, he didn’t participate or do any of the assignments. He was lying and disrespectful at home, and he turned to alcohol and marijuana to help soothe himself. It felt like he had given up on himself - he wanted to drop out of high school and was heading for a life of crime and alcohol and drug abuse. We were walking on eggshells all the time, afraid to upset him while feeling powerless to help him. Finally, he ran away from home, leading us to decide that we were no longer able to help him and we needed help. Turning Winds was fantastic and helped our son find hope for a positive future. All of the staff from residential advisors to nurses, therapists, and administrative leaders care deeply about helping both kids and families. They create a supportive structure that holds kids accountable and helps them to reset when they make mistakes. The group and individual therapy sessions, combined with the all-encompassing accountability and behavior modification activities, helped our son gain insight into himself and his behaviors and learn to make better decisions. They also helped him learn to communicate his feelings and concerns in a positive and productive manner. The academic staff helped him catch up on the work he had missed and helped him realize that he can be a good student if he only tries! The staff communicated regularly with us so we felt like we always knew what was going on with our son. One pleasant surprise was the focus on helping us to become better parents, and to realize that our home situation needed to change so that our son could come home and continue to thrive. The family therapy sessions and the Parent Workshop were deeply impactful, and my wife and I learned to look at how we had parented in the past and to begin to change to how we will parent in the future. If you feel overwhelmed and hopeless about helping your struggling child, we suggest that you also swing for the fences and enroll your child at Turning Winds!

Response from the owner
Greg,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your family's journey so openly. Deciding to seek residential care is an incredibly difficult choice for any parent, and we are profoundly honored that you trusted Turning Winds during such a critical time. Hearing that your family has moved from crisis to a place of hope, calm, and open communication is the greatest reward our team could ask for. Your son's hard work, combined with your family's unwavering dedication, is what truly made this 'grand slam' possible. We are so proud of his transformation and are sending your entire family our warmest wishes for a bright, successful future ahead.

Kind Regards,

The Turning Winds Team
Teresa Casey
1 month ago
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Ok, so it’s taken me over a decade to write this. For some of it I thought I was the biggest problem. This program makes a lot of promises, or at least did when I attended many years ago. They use social isolation to consequence which short term could work but weeks on end facing a wall all day every day is opposite of beneficial. I had my child face the wall for 10 mins and I cried due to feeling so terrible I made her do that. That consequence itself for the amount of time you were forced to due that was damaging to many of us that went. And yes we do have a literal Facebook support group. As an attendee you really do have to play the program to escape. You think you have changed and the moment your out you do not know who you are because you are told who you must be when you are there. You must apologize for everything you do, even if you aren’t in the wrong. You do not get support from your peers nor can you support your peers who are hurting. I had bronchitis for over a month before they had me brought to the doctors because they didn’t believe me. A girl I went with had a blood clot in her ankle and wasn’t taken until she literally almost died. She was forced to do physical conditioning the entire time. Some staff were great and empathetic, others you dreaded the days they were there.

Autumn Lohman
2 months ago
1

If I could give zero stars, I would. My family entrusted Turning Winds with someone we love during one of the most vulnerable periods of his life. What followed was a months-long effort to obtain answers regarding treatment, insurance coverage, billing, and records. With the express authorization of my nephew's mother, I requested complete insurance and billing records on May 13, 2026. I was told that my request would be reviewed and that I would hopefully receive answers and the requested documentation by the middle of the following week. On May 29, 2026, after I had not heard anything back or received the requested documentation, I sent a follow-up email. I was then informed that Turning Winds would not release the requested records, despite the fact that written authorization from my nephew's mother had already been provided authorizing me to seek information on her behalf. Later that same day, Turning Winds CFO John Baisden instructed me to cease all communication with the organization. To this day, I have not received the records I requested, nor have I received substantive answers to the questions I raised. What I found particularly troubling, and what is confirmed in writing by Turning Winds' own attorney, is that as part of the scholarship application process, my nephew's mother was asked to provide a written or video testimonial regarding how treatment had benefited her son, to indicate whether Turning Winds could publish or distribute that testimonial, to indicate whether she would be willing to provide a Yelp or Google review regarding her experience, and to provide individual letters to various departments within the organization. Turning Winds has stated that these requests were voluntary and not a condition of receiving the scholarship. While I acknowledge that position, I personally do not believe families seeking financial assistance should be asked to participate in testimonials, online reviews, publication permissions, or departmental endorsement letters as part of that process. The most disappointing aspect of this experience was not the insurance denial. It was the lack of transparency. Families navigating a crisis deserve direct answers, complete information, and accountability. For any family considering this program, my recommendation is simple: trust documentation, not assurances. Request every record in writing. Preserve every email. Maintain a complete timeline of communications. Verify all insurance and billing representations independently. When questions arise, insist on documentation rather than explanations.

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