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The Best Time to Act is Now!

When young people struggle with substance misuse or addiction, there’s usually also the question of school. Falling behind academically “can be detrimental to learning and future success, but traditional school can be tough for kids whose peer groups use drugs or alcohol and where treatment resources can be limited,” reported Rachel Morello on NPR in […]

How Turning Winds Began

Turning Winds is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Montana-based program began in 2002 with the simple desire to help young lives see a new path. In the decades that followed, the program matured into a sophisticated program that blends the benefits of a wilderness program, a residential treatment center, and a boarding school.  Each […]

Graduation as a Landmark

Graduating from high school, college, or a vocational program is usually a key moment in someone’s life. It’s a symbol of change, progression, and moving on to new adventures. People take a moment to celebrate what they’ve achieved so far and appreciate the memories that this part of their journey has given them. It can […]

The Therapeutic Family Environment at Turning Winds

One of the many special things about Turning Wind is the way the team is able to create a family environment for the teens in treatment. One of the awesome people who make that happen is head chef Veronica Langton. She is an experienced and excellent international cook who is in charge of ordering, preparing, […]

Group Homes In Palatine, IL

Turning Winds is a top-notch residential treatment center specializing in a variety of therapeutic intervention strategies (CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy) and life skills development and experiential education for teens from Palatine, IL who may be undergoing trials such as video game addiction (gaming), alcohol dependence, and/or low self-esteem. One of the biggest threats today to young […]

Group Homes In Oak Park, IL

Turning Winds is a superior residential treatment center specializing in a variety of therapeutic intervention strategies (CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy) and life skills development and experiential education for adolescent boys and girls from Oak Park, IL who may be experiencing obstacles such as pornography addiction (online or magazines), pain medication abuse/addiction, and/or gender dysphoria. One of […]

Group Homes In Oak Lawn, IL

Turning Winds is a top residential treatment center specializing in a variety of therapeutic intervention strategies (CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy) and life skills development and experiential education for teenage boys and girls from Oak Lawn, IL who may be taking part in challenges such as internet addiction (social media, porn, YouTube), meth abuse/addiction, and/or eating disorder. […]

Group Homes In Naperville, IL

Turning Winds is a leading residential treatment center specializing in a variety of therapeutic intervention strategies (CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy) and life skills development and experiential education for adolescents from Naperville, IL who may be undergoing problems such as food addiction (overeating, binge eating), drug abuse/addiction (including marijuana), and/or bullying (or being bullied). One of the […]

Group Homes In Mount Prospect, IL

Turning Winds is a premier residential treatment center specializing in a variety of therapeutic intervention strategies (CBT, DBT, behavioral therapy) and life skills development and experiential education for teen boys and girls from Mount Prospect, IL who may be going through dilemmas such as technology addiction (social media, cell phone), opiate abuse/addiction, and/or depressive disorder. One […]