1227 35th Street North, Bismarck, ND 58501
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Located at 1227 35th Street North in Bismarck, North Dakota, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include residential (inpatient) treatment, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents and young adults. It offers specialized groups for adolescents and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state mental health department and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Burleigh County, ND has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 103,107 residents. 4 facilities in the county list detox services. 12 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 11.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 13.3 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains accepts children/adolescents and young adults. Specialized groups include adolescents, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Burleigh County, ND has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 103,107 residents: 4 list detox services, 4 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains is #5 of 9 ranked programs in Bismarck in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains has a 3.5-star rating from 11 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains directly at 701-224-1789. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains. Our helpline is not affiliated with Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains.
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Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
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Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of dakotaranch.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch – Western Plains.
