Supporting Youth. Transforming Futures.

Providing Intensive Treatment and Specialized Care for Children and Youth Ages 10–24 Living with Complex Behavioral and Emotional Needs.

Supporting Youth. Transforming Futures.

At Elk Island Child & Youth Ranch, we believe every young person deserves safety, support, and the opportunity for growth. Our philosophy centers around teaching, coaching, and counseling within a caring, supportive environment that fosters emotional healing and skill development.
We provide 24/7 intensive care, with individualized treatment plans designed in collaboration with the youth, guardians, and support teams. For high-risk youth, one-to-one staffing ensures safety and individualized attention.

Programs Tailored to Individual Needs

We offer a range of specialized programs designed to meet the diverse emotional, behavioral, and educational needs of the youth we serve.

Balance Wheel Program

The Balance Wheel is a visual goal-setting and reward system used to encourage positive behavior and personal responsibility.

Animal Therapy

Our Animal Therapy Program uses therapeutic interactions with animals to support emotional regulation, social connection, and cognitive development.

The Ranch Learning Centre

Our onsite school, The Ranch Learning Centre, is designated under the Elk Island Public School Board.

Young Adult Program

As youth approach adulthood, our Young Adult Program helps them build the life skills necessary for independent living.

Semi-Independent Living (SIL) Program

The SIL Program helps prepare youth for independent adulthood by focusing on practical life skills, decision-making, and personal responsibility.

Transition to Independence Program

This personalized program supports youth in identifying and achieving the goals needed for successful reintegration into the community.

A Trauma-Informed, Collaborative Treatment Model

We use a multi-disciplinary team approach that involves the youth, their guardians, and key stakeholders in every step of the treatment planning process.

Our Core Treatment Principles Include:

Safety First

High-risk behaviors are managed with individualized supervision and support.

Clinical Assessment

High-risk behaviors are managed with individualized supervision and support.

Therapeutic Intervention

Treatment plans integrate a variety of approaches including CBT, Strength-Based Counseling, and Solution-Focused Strategies.

Family Involvement

We actively engage families and caregivers to promote healing and long-term success.

Supporting Youth. Transforming Futures.