McVay Lodge Reopens With a Refresh Thanks to HB 872 Grant

Did you hear the news? Renovations at McVay Lodge are complete—with new bathrooms, thanks to HB 872 grant funding.

While this may seem like a small upgrade, facility improvements like this are critical to expanding our capacity to care for kids who need the structured treatment we provide at the Ranch. These updates allow us to put an additional lodge to use, increasing the number of kids we can serve.

Built to stand the test of time, the new bathrooms are easy to maintain and give the lodge a warm, inviting feel. They help create a space residents can call home—a clean, cozy environment where caring people can prepare youth for life.

Last Thursday, McVay Lodge reopened, welcoming boys from Jessie Grant Lodge while their space undergoes similar renovations.

Expanding Access to Care for Kids

Why does this matter? Because kids deserve access to care in a comfortable place they can take pride in that’s close to home.

Too often, youth needing higher levels of treatment must travel out of state for support—or don’t receive the care they need at all. Through HB 872, the State of Montana is helping change that—allowing providers like us to expand access to care right here in Montana.

By enhancing our facilities, we’re strengthening our ability to provide a structured, supportive environment where kids can stabilize, heal, and grow—without the added burden of being far from home.

Want to Learn More?

Stay tuned for more updates on how we’re working to strengthen care for kids—because they deserve family, support, and hope for the future.