Girls’ Program Details

What is Project Patch? A licensed therapeutic residential treatment program that offers an individualized program for boys and girls.  Both programs operate from the same campus however, boys and girls are kept separate for therapeutic reasons.  Learn more about our licenses and accreditations.

Where do the youth stay? At our 169-acre mountain ranch located an hour north of Boise, Idaho.  The girls’ dorm houses up to 18 girls.  Three girls are assigned to each room and each room has a private bathroom.  The dorm has a lobby as well as area for hobbies.

What ages can you help? We are licensed for girls ages 12 – 18.  Your daughter will need to be under the age of 17 to enter the program.

What methods do you use to help? Our girls’ program incorporates therapy into all aspects of our program.  The main program elements are:  TherapyFaithEducationRecreationCommunity Service and Therapeutic Outdoor Program.

How long will my daughter stay? Girls stay an average of one year depending on individual needs. We have a rolling enrolment which allows clients to be placed and discharged at the time of their individual needs.

What would exclude my daughter from attending? The application process will evaluate whether your daughter struggles in any of the following areas that would make our program not appropriate for her.

  • Sexual Offenders/Sexual Deviancy toward others
  • Experiencing severe eating disorders
  • Pregnant
  • Experiencing compounding mental health issues (psychotic, personality disorders, manic-depressive, or unstable bi-polar)
  • Lack of conscience
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Severe Attachment Disorders/Issues
  • Fire Starter
  • Significant criminal history
  • Untreated drug addiction/drug lifestyle
  • Actively suicidal/self-injurious behavior
  • Violence/aggressive behavior
  • Gang activity
  • Cruelty to animals
  • A Severe runaway risk

How much does it cost? Project Patch bills most public insurance providers as well as Tri-care.  Project Patch has a generous sponsorship program for clients lacking insurance.  Please call our administrative office at 360-690-8495 for details.

More questions?  See our FAQ.