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In 1975 Eckert Youth Homes opened their doors for the first time to boys needing a place to stay in Williston. The original home started as a place where boys could grow and heal in a safe environment. Six years later, Eckert opened a home for girls nearby.

Volume 14 | Issue 1 of the Eckert Newsletter is now available.

After receiving a Williams County Behavioral Health Grant and opening their clinic doors in June of 2021, the Eckert Outpatient Clinic has been providing substance use and abuse counseling services for youth and spending time outreaching to outlying communities. They celebrated their year of success with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Williston Chamber of Commerce in July.

Volume 13 | Issue 1 of the Eckert Newsletter is now available

The North Dakota Department of Human Services’ Behavioral Health Division has awarded a second contract to Eckert Youth Homes in Williston to expand a statewide residential addiction treatment program currently serving youth, ages 14 to 18, struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Williston’s adolescent residential treatment facility will be able to take in more individuals seeking help.

Eckert Youth Homes was awarded $547,000 by Williams County for expanded outpatient space, hiring personnel and providing services outside of Williston

Eckert Youth homes was recently featured in the Williston Herald as part of a third part series covering mental health in Northwest North Dakota and Northeast Montana.