Building Bridges – Thompson Falls, Montana
Building Bridges is a long-term residential treatment program for adolescent boys ages 14 to 18 who are experiencing substance use, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Located in the mountains of northwestern Montana, the program has served boys and their families since 1996. Treatment is highly individualized, with each student receiving a plan designed around his particular needs, strengths, and goals.
Building Bridges recently made AddictionResource.net’s 2026 list of the Best Montana Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers.
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About Building Bridges
Building Bridges combines residential treatment with education, life-skills development, recreational activities, and family involvement. Students may participate in the on-campus Building Bridges Academy or transition into the local public school when appropriate.
The program also provides vocational training and opportunities for community involvement, helping students prepare for life after residential treatment.
What Makes Building Bridges Unique?
Building Bridges is designed specifically for adolescent boys. Its long-term approach allows students to work on recovery and behavioral challenges while continuing their education and developing practical skills.
The program emphasizes a positive peer culture and real-world experiences, including school, community activities, recreation, vocational training, and household responsibilities. Family participation is also incorporated through therapy, educational support, and family conferences.
The surrounding Montana landscape provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and experiential activities as students build confidence and independence.
Trust Features
- JCAHO
Levels of Care
- Inpatient/Residential
- Aftercare Support
- Mental Health Residential
Population(s) Served
- Teens
- Men-Only
- Adolescents
Treatment Offerings
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills
- Adventure/Wilderness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Recreation Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Case Management Services
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Stress Management
- Access To Nature
- Individualized Treatment
- Day School
Amenities
- Outdoor Activities
- Recreation Room
- Athletic Equipment
- Day School
- Gender-Specific Housing
- Walking Trails
- Access To Nature
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Laundry Services
Additional Information
- Long-Term Treatment
- Equine Therapy
- Wilderness/Adventure Therapy
Get Answers About Building Bridges
Yes, substance use and recovery education are incorporated into the program, along with treatment for behavioral, emotional, and mental health concerns.
Yes, Building Bridges Academy provides an accredited academic program for students receiving residential treatment. Students may also transition into public high school when appropriate, and the program offers college and career planning as students prepare for their next step.
Yes, Building Bridges uses evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI).
Yes, Building Bridges provides long-term residential treatment in a structured setting for adolescent boys.
Yes, Building Bridges provides treatment for depression in adolescent boys ages 14 to 18, using individualized therapy and evidence-based approaches such as CBT.
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