Turning Winds
Address, phone and website
As recorded in the SAMHSA directory. Phone lines and addresses change, so confirm on the facility website before you travel.
| Address | 31733 South Fork Yaak Road, Troy, MT 59935 · Get directions |
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| Phone on record | (800) 845-1380 |
| Website | turningwinds.com |
| Federal listing | FindTreatment.gov, the treatment locator run by SAMHSA |
Where this facility is
Location as recorded in the SAMHSA directory.
About Turning Winds
Turning Winds is a residential treatment program for teens ages 13-18 with mental health and substance use disorders, using an evidence-based approach and providing personalized academic programs. Nestled in the scenic mountains of Montana, this facility uses the expansive natural surroundings to provide a tranquil and therapeutic environment that promotes healing. Turning Winds is dedicated to providing a robust, individualized treatment plan for each client. The residential program consists of various diagnostic and clinical services, including at least one individual therapy session each week, a series of group sessions, discharge planning, and round-the-clock supervision. Treatment services include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and equine therapy. Day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are also available for clients who are prepared to integrate back into their daily lives but still require support. Their care team consists of licensed medical and mental health professionals who are committed to delivering compassionate, client-centered care. Academic excellence is at the core of Turning Winds’ mission. Teens are provided with experiential learning opportunities, leadership development, college and career planning resources, field trips, and technology integration. The faculty is fully credentialed and prepared to provide each student with an individualized academic program, taking into consideration previous transcripts, learning disability, talents, and other accommodations. The average class size is between 8 and 12 students, allowing the teachers to spend time with each student. Turning Winds is located on 150 acres along the banks of the South Fork Yaak River, offering a serene and expansive environment. Spacious shared bedrooms are provided in addition to nutritious, chef-prepared meals. The picturesque setting provides clients with the opportunity to engage in adventure therapy, experiential therapy, and recreational therapy. On-campus facilities include a workout room, basketball court, soccer field, softball field, and sand volleyball court. Outdoor activities both on and off-campus include hiking, mountain biking, skiing, rafting, and swimming.
Services and programs
Profile as recorded in the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator. Confirm current availability with the facility.
- Type of Care
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
- Service Setting
- Partial hospitalization/day treatment · Residential/24-hour residential
- Facility Type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
- Pharmacotherapies
- Nicotine replacement
- Treatment Approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Emergency Mental Health Services
- Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
- Facility Operation
- Private for-profit organization
- Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
- County or local government funds · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · Private or Community foundation · State education agency funds · Cash or self-payment
- Special Programs/Groups Offered
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders · Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Assessment/Pre-treatment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Recovery Support Services
- Housing services · Mentoring/peer support
- Education and Counseling Services
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Payment and insurance at Turning Winds
| Payment type | In the SAMHSA profile |
|---|---|
| Medicaid | Not listed |
| Medicare | Not listed |
| Private health insurance | Listed |
| Military insurance (TRICARE) | Listed |
| State-financed plan other than Medicaid | Not listed |
| Cash or self-payment | Listed |
Full payment list on record
County or local government funds, IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Other State funds, Private health insurance, Private or Community foundation, State education agency funds and Cash or self-payment.
“Listed” means the facility reported that payment type to SAMHSA. It does not mean your plan is in network, so ask before the first visit. Marketplace plans must cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit: HealthCare.gov. Coverage rules for public programs: TRICARE.
How this program compares in Montana
Turning Winds lists 4 of the 17 services and payment options we track. The least common of them in Montana is partial hospitalization or day treatment: 15 of 71 programs list it.
| Listed by this facility | Montana programs that list it |
|---|---|
| Partial hospitalization or day treatment | 15 of 71 programs (21%) |
| Residential treatment | 20 of 71 programs (28%) |
| Accepts military insurance (TRICARE) | 40 of 71 programs (56%) |
| Accepts private health insurance | 63 of 71 programs (89%) |
Our count, October 9, 2026. We read the SAMHSA service profile of every Montana program in the directory: 71 of 122 have one. A program is counted when the service appears in its profile word for word. All Montana programs.
Common questions about Turning Winds
Answers come from this facility’s record in the SAMHSA directory. Where the record is silent, there is no answer here.
Where is Turning Winds located?
Turning Winds is at 31733 South Fork Yaak Road, Troy, MT 59935. This is the address on record in the federal SAMHSA directory.
What treatment does Turning Winds provide?
Type of care on record: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment and Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children. Settings on record: Partial hospitalization/day treatment and Residential/24-hour residential.
Does Turning Winds offer detox?
No detox service is listed in the profile of Turning Winds. In Montana, 5 of 71 programs with a profile list detox; see the Montana page. Background: medical detox.
Does Turning Winds accept Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance?
In the SAMHSA profile: Medicaid is not listed, Medicare is not listed and private health insurance is listed. The payment table has the full list. Plans differ, so ask the facility whether it is in your network. Our insurance guides explain what to ask.
Who does Turning Winds treat?
Age groups accepted: Children/Adolescents and Adults. Programs or groups on record: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
How do I contact Turning Winds?
The phone on record is (800) 845-1380. Website: turningwinds.com. Pathway Recovery is a directory and does not answer calls for this facility.