Embark Behavioral Health in Marion, Montana
A Premier Inpatient Mental Health Facility in Montana
Our inpatient mental health facility in Marion, Montana, offers residential treatment perfect for adolescents and teens struggling with behavioral health issues. Our program’s 500-acre ranch in the breathtaking mountains of Montana provides a peaceful, serene setting for your son, daughter, and family to reflect and grow. This campus-based location, next to the Pleasant Valley Fisher River, features outdoor therapeutic activities, dorm living, a weight and fitness room, yoga, an indoor basketball court, and more.
For adolescent and teen girls and boys struggling with school refusal, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and other mental health issues, the earlier they’re diagnosed, the more effective inpatient treatment can be. Identifying concerning behaviors and symptoms early on and implementing a course of care and specialized treatment can prevent further and more severe problems from developing as youths grow into adults.
Mental Health Treatment at Our Montana Facility
Anxiety, depression, and suicide are on the rise, and young people are at risk today more than ever before. Too many adolescents and teens in and near Montana go through life struggling with these and other mental health issues. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Conditions We Treat
Inpatient Treatment and Therapies Offered
Our facility's mental health services are highly recognized. Specialized inpatient treatments and areas of focus at our Montana location include:
Our Therapists and Team
Amy Zink
Operations Director
Education: AAS, Office Technology, Flathead Valley Community College AA, Business Management, Flathead Valley Community College BSLS, Management and Organizational Communication, Montana State University
Amy has been working as a Business Administrator since before she graduated college (20+ years). Amy started as an Administrative Assistant and after 5 years, became the Business Manager and a few years after that joined the Leadership Team. What makes you happy about working at Embark at Flathead Valley? I love working in an environment where I see and feel a purpose. I love watching the transformation of the students while they are here. What are your interests outside of work? My daughter’s and I barrel race and love riding horses. We enjoy just about anything outdoors; camping and kayaking being at the top of our list.
Amy Zink
Operations Director
Operations Director at Embark at Flathead Valley, Amy Zink, is...
Anne Barrier
BA Psychology, Recreation Management
Certifications: Clinical First Responder Motivational Interviewing Leave No Trace Instructor
Anne Barrier started her career working with youth and their families with The North Carolina Outward Bound School: Florida At-Risk Wilderness Programs— where she worked in logistics and later as a Family Coordinator and the Admissions Specialist. During her time with Outward Bound, she gained family-centered perspectives through working with parents and teenagers together. Anne worked in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming as a Recreation Park Ranger with the Youth Conservation Corps before making her way to the Flathead Valley to work with Embark at Flathead Valley. What makes you happy about working at Embark at Flathead Valley? My favorite part of working at Embark at Flathead Valley are the moments when you get to reflect back to the students the good that you see in them and in their journey that they aren’t always seeing. “Holding the hope!” What are your interests outside of work? You can find me playing with my two miniature Australian Shepherds, Banjo and Mabel, exploring new places, fishing, playing the banjo, skiing in the snowy months, or chasing mountain streams!
Anne Barrier
Program Director
As program director at Embark at Flathead Valley, Anne Barrier...
Lynn Marshall, PsyD
Clinical Director
PsyD, Clinical Psychology, Argosy University Emphasis in Child & Adolescent Development
Since the beginning of her career, Lynn has been focused on child and adolescent development. She specializes in psychological assessment, differential diagnosis, and trauma-informed care, in addition to having specific training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, parent-child psychotherapy, and suicide assessment. Lynn uses a strength-based approach to meet the individual needs of neurodiverse learners who may also experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, substance abuse or other forms of maladaptive coping. Lynn focuses on the importance of developing authentic relationships to strengthen personal character, purpose, and emotional maturity. She appreciates the challenge of understanding each student’s unique life story and uses her optimism, passion, humor, and kindness to help find the key components that can support students in building a life they want to live. What makes you happy about working at Embark at Flathead Valley? Embark at Flathead Valley provides an opportunity for me to be part of the students’ everyday routines and interactions. Seeing the students function in multiple environments allows me to build a deep understanding of their strengths and areas of need. Using that knowledge I can create growth experiences within a multidisciplinary team that can be implemented and practiced in all areas of functioning. The short-term residential environment offers a unique perspective, as a therapist, to see a student’s functioning in real-time and provide in-the-moment strategies to support the students in utilizing healthy skills. What are your interests outside of work? I love being outside; exploring and adventuring with my husband, son, and daughter. Some of our favorite activities are skiing, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and traveling. I also enjoy relaxing with a good book and learning new things.
Lynn Marshall, PsyD
Clinical Director
Lynn Marshall has been focused on child and adolescent development...
David Chiarito, MS
MS Experiential Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN BS Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Unity College, Unity, ME David has served in the Behavioral Health Care field for over 25 years. David began his career in wilderness therapy and has worked with hundreds of adolescents, young adults, and their families in a variety of contexts and programming environments. David has served in a variety of roles, including direct-care staff, case management, program design and development, outreach and admissions, and administration. David’s approach is very much boots on the ground as his passion is engaging with clients, families, and staff alike. David has been with Embark since the Spring of 2016. In his free time, David enjoys spending his time with his wife, and two boys and loves to participate in all of the outdoor activities that Montana has to offer.
David Chiarito, MS
Executive Director - Flathead Valley
As Executive Director at Embark at Flathead Valley, David Chiarito...
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Insurance Reimbursement
Residential treatment at our facility is frequently reimbursed by insurance plans. To determine if your plan will cover the cost of inpatient care, contact our team or fill out our insurance verification form. We’ll work with your insurance company for free to help you understand your benefits. Let us help you demystify insurance coverage for residential treatment.
Residential Treatment Serving Youths From Montana and Across the Country
Our treatment center offers coed residential care and support for adolescents and teens who may be struggling with behavioral health issues. Our inpatient facility is proud to offer youths and families in Montana and around the country customized mental health treatment from clinicians who use evidence-based methods. Adolescents and teens enrolled in our program are provided with care for issues like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more in a healing, nurturing environment so they can overcome the challenges that may be affecting their everyday lives.
A Day at Our Inpatient Program
Our treatment center offers a structured, supportive learning environment designed to promote healing, self-care, and emotional wellness. The schedule for youths enrolled in our Montana residential facility includes mental health and daily living activities, individual and group therapy, exercise, and meals. This approach, in combination with family therapy, is designed to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and improve social-emotional functioning.
7am
Breakfast
8:30am
School
12:30pm
Lunch
1:30pm
Group support
3pm
Therapy
4pm
Fitness
6pm
Dinner
7pm
Social Night
8pm
Evening routine
Therapeutic and Adventure Therapy Activities
In addition to traditional therapy methods, our residential treatment center’s beautiful location near Whitefish, Montana, will allow your adolescent or teen to participate in therapeutic and experiential activities like rock climbing and hiking. We also offer therapeutic trips to picturesque areas such as Glacier National Park, a short two-hour drive from our program. These activities will help your child learn how to apply the skills learned on campus in real-world environments while also learning healthy and appropriate ways to enjoy life.
Here are some examples of activities adolescents and teens can participate in at our Montana location:
Emotional
Animal interactions
Painting
Pottery
Band and music production
Poetry
Physical
White water rafting
Strength training
Basketball
Marathon Running
Soccer
Indoor climbing
State park outdoor activities
Horseback riding
Mountain biking
Snowshoeing
Snowboarding and skiing
Hiking
Social
Karaoke
Service projects
Baking
Gardening
Intellectual
Museums
Movie theatres
Cultural events
Aquarium/zoo
Attending plays
Improv workshops
Spiritual
Yoga
Sound bath
Embark Inpatient Program in Montana FAQ
During residential treatment, at our beautiful center in Montana, adolescents and teens will participate in a schedule of activities centered around treating mental health conditions and healing. Some of the benefits of residential care at Embark are that it’s more affordable than long-term care, the 90-day average length of stay means young people can more quickly transition back into life at home, and it’s frequently reimbursed by insurance.
The main differences between our residential care and a typical inpatient treatment program are the treatment environment and length of stay. Our beautiful location in Marion provides adolescents and teens with residential treatment in a healing, nurturing setting and a schedule that mirrors home life but with therapy mixed in throughout the day. Inpatient treatment usually takes place in a hospital environment. Our facility also provides a longer treatment time, lasting around 90 days on average compared to an inpatient hospitalization stay that often lasts for several days.
The length of treatment differs for each adolescent and teen, but on average, residential care at our Montana center lasts around 90 days.
Adolescents and teens from all over the United States can come to our beautiful facility for the intensive 24-hour care it can provide for a wide range of mental health issues. For youths who have safety issues or a lack of support at home or who need a high level of care after an inpatient hospitalization or outpatient treatment, our residential treatment center can be a good option.
Our residential treatment is necessary when your adolescent or teen’s mental health needs are too great for outpatient care or when they’re stepping down in treatment intensity, for example from an inpatient hospitalization program. Residential care can also be a good option if someone feels unsafe at home or is trying to break out of a negative daily routine.
It can be hard for adolescents and teens to think about or accept going to a residential treatment center to address their difficult mental health issues. Help motivate your child to embrace this type of treatment by asking open-ended questions about their situation and how this experience could improve it. Reassure them you’ll provide support by participating in family therapy during their stay and maintaining regular communication with them while they’re at the facility. Share success stories from residential treatment programs. We’re happy to provide a few testimonials from our Embark locations.
Reviews
Terri Hutchison
00:37 06 Oct 23
I can't express how wonderful this place is. It's the hardest decision to put your child in a residential. But if you need to find a good place then pick this one. The staff cares and they are all awesome. My child told me this place is nice. I thank God for having a place like this to help my child.
Jeanine Edwards
13:27 21 Aug 23
I made the very difficult decision to send my daughter to residential treatment at Embark Flathead Valley after 2 inpatient stays for anxiety, depression, self harm and suicidal ideation. She was there for just over two months and all I can say is that it was transformational both for her and for us as a family. Every staff member we encountered was warm and caring; her therapist (David) was the best we've ever had and made progress with her that many other providers in the past could not. I know how scary it can be to be faced with the decision to send a child who is already struggling away from home for care, but the team at Embark Flathead Valley did what I could not. They patiently addressed everything she was experiencing (low self esteem, negative self talk, social anxiety, school refusal, etc) and gave her the opportunity to experience life and happiness again. I am so incredibly grateful.
SJ C
19:54 18 Jul 23
We are not sure if a grandmother or grandfather have ever written a review of Embark at Flathead Valley but we are.We very much need to.You see, we have this wonderful granddaughter who was recommended for treatment there earlier this year. Now we live on the East Coast and Embark at Flathead Valley is in Montana. The thought of us not being able to see her was devastating. She, like her brother and cousins are our world. And knowing she was going to go to a new place with new people so far away was perhaps the scariest thing we could have ever imagined.We also have this wonderful daughter (our granddaughter’s mom) who we watched courageously take her across the country and have to leave her own young daughter in this new environment. Equally devastating in every way. Add to that we couldn’t imagine the pain her husband and other child at home must have been feeling. You pray to God all day that all of this will end successfully and quickly so. But we don’t get to choose that timing and honestly, the anxieties add up. And while we tried to understand that the issues that our granddaughter deals with are a marathon and not a sprint to success, all we could hope for was a spark….the kind of spark that little girl of ours has given us since the day she was born.And, we got them. All through the entire time she was there, our daughter would give us encouraging updates. And each time she would update us, it was always about the PEOPLE at Embark. She would tell us about the care, the compassion and the dedication EACH of them showed to her daughter, our granddaughter. We would occasionally receive pictures where we would see her smile back again. That’s all we needed. And while our daughter would talk about ALL of the Embark people at Flathead Valley, there was one in particular, her therapist who she raved about every time. Not only was this therapist helping our granddaughter through her issues, she was also busy helping our daughter and husband navigate the incredibly difficult world of insurance.In short, this therapist gave our daughter her smile back too. And we will always be grateful to her and all of the people there.About all those people…..when our granddaughter was released to return home, we were fortunate to go out and help bring her home. And while we didn’t get to meet and thank these fine people while there, we got to see a horse therapist work with her and a staff throughout the campus all stop and make such a fuss out of our granddaughter which defined them and this facility all so well in one word—-HEART.In short, they gave both of these wonderful women in our lives, their smile back. And, they are giving us ours too.
Christine
22:47 13 Jul 23
There are no words to describe the gratitude I feel for all of the staff members at Embark in Flathead. The campus is filled with exceptional people who care immensely for the health and well-being of the clients in their care. I am so thankful for all of them.Making the decision to take my daughter across the country for residential care was one of the hardest things my family has ever had to do. I will never forget the fear, pain, and anxiety I felt before dropping her off to an unknown place, with unknown people, for an unknown amount of time. To my surprise and relief, all of that quickly went away when we stepped onto campus.At admission, we were immediately met by an incredible woman who greeted us with kindness and compassion. Her warmth settled a lot of nerves. That trend continued as we met the life coaches, nurse, director, and the amazing woman who would be my daughter’s therapist. While the tears flowed when I left that day, my heart knew that this was the right place and these were the right people to help my daughter get her life back. I still remember calling all of our family members and friends who were worried about her to let them know that she would be okay because of these people.My instincts were so right. During the toughest time of my daughter’s life, she was surrounded by compassionate people to help her navigate the pain and guide her towards healing. She truly felt cared for and as a mother, that’s all you can hope for in this difficult situation. She always knew that she had someone to be there when she needed it most… 24/7.I can’t write this review without speaking about her therapist. All of the therapists there were special and, as noted in other reviews, seemed to be perfect for their child. My daughter’s therapist was no exception. She will forever be one of my favorite people I have ever met… a real life superhero. In only ONE week, this exceptional woman was able to make so much progress with not only my daughter, but my family as a whole. I have worked with and been a client of numerous therapists throughout my life, but no one holds a candle to this one. Not only is she brilliant at what she does, she cares for these kids like they’re her own. She is an absolute joy and I am indebted to her for life.I could continue to praise this place and these people endlessly, but the bottom line is that you can trust your most precious loved one at Embark in Flathead. It was not an easy journey by any means, but you can rest assured that your child is with the greatest people. They will be there for your child when you can’t and help them get back to the life they so deserve. Thank you to all of these special people
Beth Zeiter-Chan
00:03 11 Jul 23
Our daughter spent 3 months in the Flathead Valley at Embark this Spring/Summer. During that time, we came to know the staff and the program well and were extremely happy with the care she received and the progress she (and we) made. Initially we were just relieved that she was safe and with competent and compassionate people. As time passed, we witnessed the positive impact of the stripping away of screens, the consistent daily routine, the emphasis on community among the participants, and the beauty of the setting. The most significant healing element for her was her extraordinary therapist. His non-judgmental, humorous, caring approach won her over and the trust they developed allowed her to dig deep. He was completely supportive and responsive to us as well. We have all come away from this experience changed for the better. We are forever grateful.
Erin Pantier
20:09 07 Jun 23
Embark gave me my family back! They listen to all of us and all of our concerns about our daughter, and they actually made her address the "hard stuff" that she always tried to brush off! They kept everyone in the family involved and helped all of us work through everything together, and because of that our family as a whole, has healed a grown together and for that I will forever be grateful!
Abigail Lengi
18:08 03 Jun 23
This place is genuinely awesome, I've made best friends here. The therapy is honestly really helpful, and the horse therapy is even better! The hikes are so relaxing, and there's so many frogs and butterflies! (Frogs are my favorite animal!) Special thanks to: Emma, Carson, Cason, Faith, Mark, and Tanner!
K6 Emma
02:07 24 Mar 23
This place saved my life. It helped me turn my life around. Life-coaches and therapists and the rest of the staff are amazing! I was at my lowest when I came there. I wish I never left. This was my first residential and I’m glad I went there rather than any where else. Life coaches and other staff are very supportive and welcoming. They pushed me and helped me succeed. I was struggling with many things and everyone helped me. I will never forget this place. Everyone there is like a big whole family and they are just ready to welcome you into their arms! It is not a hospital environment it is a homey, chill, calm place. The staff are very committed to helping all clients! It’s a safe place for everyone. Like I said it’s a family to the point where they stay in contact with old clients by having alumni calls once a month. I wish I could go back. They helped me through everything. They give clients responsibilities and schedules to try and have clients carry it on to when going home. My therapist was the perfect fit for me. He pushed me to do better. Thank god! I went there because I can’t imagine my life if I never went. Thank you embark staff for helping me and all of the clients!-k6(Emma)
Emily Cheek
18:59 15 Feb 23
Embark at Flathead Valley was truly amazing for my daughter! She was struggling with depression, bi-polar disorder, ADHD, and possibly being on the autism spectrum. She was trying to harm herself, run away, and being completely self-destructive. All the staff at Embark was amazingly helpful in her journey to work on herself and the issues she was struggling with. The entire staff worked so well as a team to build a plan of care catered to her specific needs and made her feel like it was her second home. I would highly recommend this facility to families who are struggling with their teenagers!!! I am truly thankful for everything they did for her!
J. Westerholt
18:12 15 Feb 23
Embark at Flathead Valley in Marion, Montana saved my daughter's life in several ways. In turn, it has changed our entire family for the better. We dropped off our 14 year old daughter, Jocelyn, in early December of 2022. She just returned home on February 9th. She has gone from complete isolation in her room to seeking out social interaction. She no longer looks at the ground when talking to us and, instead, is animated and interested in what's going on around her. These seemingly little pieces of everyday life are milestones made possible by all the caring, talented and understanding staff at Embark. Namely, her outstanding therapist, David Eliason, whose kind, calm approach really helped Jocelyn to open up. He showed sincere interest and respect for her and she could sense it. Jocelyn describes David as "the first therapist I instantly liked and felt safe with." Bryn Wade, who enrolled us, was very sympathetic and encouraging when my husband and I had to leave Jocelyn at drop off. David Chiarito showed faith in Jocelyn's ability to find her way to success in school, which she did, thanks to his support. Shane Oehler always made sure communication between us and Jocelyn was scheduled and implemented. Riley Smith, a life coach, understood the emotional roller coaster all clients were on and looked out for them, especially our hyper-sensitive daughter. I could list dozens of names in this review. The gist is that the people at Embark truly care and want the kids to feel better. They work hard and listen to what the kids and their families need and they make a point of really knowing all the kids. All the staff knew Jocelyn. Every therapist, life-coach, kitchen staff (the food is "unbelievably delicious" by the way); everyone knew her and looked out for her. She felt safe and supported. When we look back on our hesitation to send Jocelyn away to a residential facility, we think about our insistence that she remain close to home (St. Louis). When there was nothing nearby, we let go a little bit and decided it was okay as long as it was in our state. Finally, when there was nowhere that fit her needs, we realized that where didn't matter as long as it was helpful for Jocelyn. We gave up on our strict boundaries and called Embark. Montana is nowhere near our home, but now it feels like an extension of home because it reminds us of the healing our daughter experienced there. Please, don't hesitate like we did. Send your struggling child to Embark Behavioral Health and they will help your child and your family.
aya baratta
17:52 14 Feb 23
Our experience at Flathead valley Embark was just amazing. We didn't know what to do with our 15 years old daughter with her school refusal issue, anxiety and depression. Sending her to a residential program was very scary and difficult decision and we didn't want to pick out a wrong place for this sensitive situation. Admission department was very good from the beginning. Once we found out that there was no spot available closer to our house, he recommended us two other locations. My daughter didn't want to fly out from East coast, yet he arranged us the video visitings with both locations and sending us many extra pictures, making my daughter's life easier to pick Flathead valley out by her choice. When we took her there, all of stuff members welcomed us. Her therapist was just amazing, my daughter loved her and she is still saying that her therapist was the best therapist ever. ( She changed her therapists 5 times in the past!)She transformed by the individual, group and family sessions. The family sessions were challenging for all of us and went over the very touchy subject but her therapist putting together and the sessions went just beautifully. My daughter said that all of girls got the perfect therapist for themselves and she was wondering how did they find the perfect match for everyone. Not only the therapy sessions went well but our daughter appreciated and respected all of life couches, they really helped her to organize her life at Embark and also having fun activities or just sitting and talk, being there for her. She even had great time with kitchen stuff. My husband and I were pretty much convinced that people at Embark had big Montana heart! The facility was very nice, peaceful and cozy at beautiful setting. Everything they offed helped my daughter tremendously and she was actually discharged early. They were also excellent of following us up and checking in with her well-beings. Thank you so much for changing my daughter's and our lives. Without the experience at Embark, we could not get back our happy family life again. We highly recommend Embark Flathead Valley for everyone who is struggling finding yourself and happiness. You will find it here!
Kimberly Edington
20:58 26 Jan 23
Embark is a truly unique program that has amazingly dedicated staff that truly cares about their clients. The campus is gorgeous and unique in its own right. The therapeutic activities and family therapy are individualized to each family and student’s needs. So thankful to have found this place.
Ariel Sizemore
15:04 21 Jan 23
I can’t say enough good things about Embark. We live in the Midwest, very far from Montana and still I would not have wanted to send my 13 year old child anywhere else. Sorry for the long review in advance but I think it is very important as a parent that other parents can be well informed. Something that really drew us to Embark was their good reviews, so I wanted to make one too.I know there are many parents like we were who are struggling to find a safe place for their child that will really help them when they have exhausted every other option. We went through every facility for short term residential on our insurance list and every other within a 300mile radius from our home we found by researching and they either didn’t have availability, didn’t meet our child’s criteria, only accepted children from DCFS/CPS, weren’t affordable for us or had terrifying reviews. After making hundreds of phone calls to hundreds of places, when we found Embark, we were expecting the same short, unhelpful response from them as we had already heard so many times. We were completely hopeless, but we were still trying.Embark was so different from every other phone call we made from the very first one. Their admissions department representative that worked with us clearly actually cared about our child and did everything she could to help us. She revived our spirits and restored our hope that our child could actually get help. She worked with our insurance to help get our child’s stay covered. She also checked in with us as parents throughout the admissions process. I can’t say enough about how amazing she was and how much weight she took off of our shoulders.After our child was accepted into the program, I flew to Montana with her and took her to the campus. It is beautiful. Just driving through the mountains with my daughter brought us some peace and as anxious as I was to have her so far away from home, I was excited for her to have some time to spend in such a naturally therapeutic environment.When we got to the campus, a group of clients and staff members was walking from one building to another and they all stopped and waved at us and it really made us feel welcome. We were given a tour of the campus. The buildings are all clean and look like log cabins, feeling very comforting and warm. The atmosphere is very relaxed and quiet, but the children have a structured routine. I had a session with my child’s therapist before leaving that day. The staff invited me to come back to check in before I left for home two days later after my child had a day to acclimate. I stayed in Columbia Falls, spent the next day working on getting loose ends tied up at home and school for my daughter while she was away and hiking in the mountains, finding more peace that I so badly needed. I returned the next day to spend a few hours with my daughter. She had already made friends and was very excited about beginning her journey at Embark.Her on site therapist was absolutely amazing. She picked up on very subtle characteristics about my child that I hadn’t been able to recognize. She was very communicative, flexible with her schedule, and SO caring and understanding to our child.The rest of the staff and life coaches were also amazing, they all really seem to care about the children in the program. The clients get a lot of time outside and a lot of time to do all kinds of art which was perfect for my daughter. While visiting the campus, the clients also nonstop talked about how amazing the food is and how the cook could even make food without specific ingredients like eggs (for someone with allergies) that tasted delicious!My child’s on site psychiatrist called me weekly and detailed a plan for her medication changes, answered all of my questions, listened to all of my concerns and was very thorough.After discharge, they have followed up with our family several times to see how we are doing.I truly feel like our family could not have had an experience like this anywhere else. This changed our lives and we are forever grateful.
mckenna nichols
23:42 18 Jan 23
My experience at Embark Flathead Vally is something I will always be grateful for. I was depressed and my anxiety was taking over my life and it was having a huge effect on my family. I was hopeless I thought there was no way out of the way I was feeling 24/7. That was until I went to embark. Having this be my first residential my parents were super scared to put me anywhere. They didn't know what to expect. They were quickly reassured that I would be in the best hands and get the help that I needed. I was not happy to pack 2 months worth of clothes into a suitcase and fly almost 2,000 miles but I didn't have that much of a choice. When I first got to embark I was super nervous to meet the people I would be living with for the next two months. Those nerves quickly went away, the life coaches made it feel super welcoming and it made the adjustment 10x easier. OH and the food. The kitchen staff is amazing. I cant not talk about my therapist there. He was probably the best fit for me. He pushed me but he also was there when I just needed to talk. I want to thank every single staff member for helping me turn my life around.
Marcus Heckman
01:01 28 Sep 22
We love Embark at Flathead Valley! Their program saved our daughter. The staff loves each of the kids and nurtures them from the moment they arrive until they are truly ready to return home. and the LIFE COACHES....their title is truly appropriate. We are so thankful that our daughter had this experience and we are forever in their debt.
Syd Riva-clement
21:49 28 Aug 22
I had a wonderful experience at Embark at Flathead valley. The people were accommodating, and very thoughtful. I was there as a client and the people are wonderful, all the staff including but not limited to the clinical staff and life coaches. They were kind and gentle when ever i needed a break. but also pushed me and made me strive to do my best. i came in very angry and depressed and i left as new person. Because of embark i have grown so much, i am now able to do so much more and have a much more open mind
ally petersen
16:23 24 Aug 22
In early of this year I went to Embark at Flathead Valley. Let me tell you how it changed my life and why to choose Embark for you Child.As a teen struggling with mental health was always a given to me. After multiple hospital visits, inpatients, and intense therapy I felt so hopeless. My whole family was affected by my lack of not trying; not trying in school and not trying at life. This caused my family to fall apart. I felt like my life was going to continue being this way forever. Forever painful and never being able to experience normal things. Until Embark.When I was approached with the thought of flying across the USA with all my stuff, living in a completely new space, interacting with people I didn’t know, and being in a completely different environment so far away from my family, friends, and cat (this was very important to mention) I was in complete disagreement. I didn’t want to do this. But my parents gave me no choice. And i’m so thankful that they had pushed me to do this.The first day at Embark was so unexpected. As I first arrived and interacted with the staff I was so surprised. They were so kind and welcoming. As I met my peers i was nervous but that quickly changed. Every single staff member was absolutely responsible for helping me grow and change for the better. They took care of every single girl there like they were their own child. It was so much fun every single day talking to the kitchen staff in the morning and having breakfast around people who i am glad to call my friends. It felt like a family. It was a safe place to be myself. It was an amazing way to feel comfortable and happy while at the same time being at to better myself.I cannot talk about Embark without mentioning my therapist. I’m not 100% sure if she would like me to say her name. But let me tell you about her. Everyday when I saw her she greeted me with the biggest smile that instantly put me in a good mood. She truly listened to what I had to say, she worked with me and my family assigning us tasks to complete and topics to discuss that completely changed and brought the bond back to my family. She reminded me how loved I was. She is hands down the sweetest person you will ever met. I am forever greatful for her and everything she helped me do to change me and my families life.In all, I want to thank every single staff member who was responsible for making me who I am today; happy and enjoying life. When i was leaving it felt like leaving my family. Thank you to everyone at Embark at Flathead Valley. I will forever be so grateful for the experience. I will never forget anyone there. So if you ask, “why Embark” that’s why.
Riley Allen
17:11 10 Aug 22
My own experience at Embark at Flathead Valley was a very positive it help me a lot with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and a lot other negative habits. ive been to a lot of other programs and nothing compares to Embark at Flathead Valley.something that has been different from other programs is it is not a hospital setting and you get a lot more freedom. The therapist and Life Coaches are very helpful to talk to when your in a crisis.
Dani McDonald
16:09 02 Aug 22
As a parent, when your child is in crisis you feel completely helpless. You don't know what to do. You listen to countless nurses, doctors, and phycologists and try to find the perfect fit to keep your baby safe. And all the meanwhile having sleepless nights thinking that something horrible might happen. Before going to Embark we had been in and out of hospitals, and partial programs six times. We knew that we needed something different if we were going to be able to keep our child safe.We were presented a whole bunch of places in New York all the way to California. We researched and researched and then we came across Embark.We picked Embark because it was different than everything else we were seeing. They not only have group and individual therapeutic sessions, but they have wilderness therapy, art therapy, EMDR, and other modalities that create healing as a whole. Not to mention the Therapists and Life Coaches are absolutely amazing and knowledgeable.My child is sensitive and shy and the "hospital-like environment" was making things worse. As a parent and having one foot in the therapeutic world I knew that she needed something different and exceptional. And unfortunately, treatment in this capacity has not changed since they first started.Until now!Embark has helped us in so many ways. First in being able to finally breathe knowing that our child would be well taken care of in a Nourishing and Loving environment. That they respect our child and treat her as an individual instead of a number that they need to get out so that they can make room for someone else.I can't stress enough how INCREDIBLE AND LIFE-CHANGING EMBARK is; especially since we were in and out of hospitals and partials 6 times before arriving at Embark.Thank you for all you've done and continue to do for our child. She is a whole new person eager and looking forward to the future because of this Tremendous place!
James Clement
18:31 25 May 22
My daughter had a truly transformational stay at Embark at Flathead Valley. The therapeutic team was absolutely first rate—smart, insightful and empathetic; the entire staff—from the kitchen to the barn and the gym—was loving and supportive; the physical setting is beautiful, serene and healing. Sending a child to a residential facility is a huge decision and requires a great deal of trust. David Chiarito, the Executive Director, understands the gravity of the decision and takes the responsibility seriously. He could not have been more patient and accommodating to this very anxious parent. I am grateful to David and the entire team and cannot recommend Embark at Flathead Valley any more highly.
Andrew
20:42 19 May 22
This place was absolutely life-changing for my daughter. The staff care like these kids are their very own. From the therapists, life coaches to the kitchen staff - everyone shows up every day to help these troubled teens learn a better way. I am blown away at how truly committed the staff is and the results speak for themselves!
Ben Brown
01:39 24 Mar 22
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If residential programs don’t offer the level of care your adolescent or teen needs, Embark Behavioral Health offers a range of exceptional treatment and therapy options across the United States.
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