Hands of Hope with Western Security Bank - Hope and Healing in Montana with Youth Dynamics

September 1, 2024

by Tiffany Ricci

photo courtesy of Western Security Bank

I am so honored to report on Western Security Bank’s quarterly Hands of Hope recipients. Each quarter, Western Security Bank selects a local nonprofit organization to receive a $25,000 financial gift, a multi-media advertising package, and a service project completed by its employees.

Reader, I hope you are as encouraged by these stories as I am! Hope and healing are available to some of our community’s most vulnerable populations because of the relentless efforts of organizations like this quarter’s recipient, Youth Dynamics.

Youth Dynamics offers mental and behavioral health services for Montana kids and families. They serve hundreds of communities across the state via offices and group homes in 18 locations, providing much-needed mental health services including parent education and support, therapeutic group homes, and individual and family therapy.

Youth Dynamics is unique in its approach to providing these services in the Treasure State. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution but a tailored plan to help kids and families build a strong foundation and sense of belonging. The clinical team assesses all kids to determine what kind of care they need. From there, they envelop kids in care, helping them heal, building on their strengths, and instilling a sense of hope for the future. The continuum of care is extensive with Youth Dynamics - paving the way for youth and families to emerge resilient and supported.

Billings has four group homes in the community, located in neighborhoods to foster a sense of family and community. The Hands of Hope Award will go to the necessary upkeep of these homes. Residents stay an average of 6-12 months. They help with regular housekeeping chores, learning life skills as they receive therapy. It’s a beautiful model that promotes safety and serves to nurture these kids through boundaries, expectations, and love.

I highly recommend learning about each of these Hands of Hope Award recipients and the tremendous impact they are having on the populations they serve. Youth Dynamics has an incredible heart for the work they are doing, empowering youth and families for a brighter tomorrow.

For more information, contact Development Director Kyle Lantz at lantzk@youthdynamics.org or check out their website at www.youthdynamics.org. SLM

Originally printed in the September2024 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Tiffany Ricci, RDN

Tiffany Ricci is married to her perfect match and is mom to three wild boys. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist and personal trainer. Tiffany co-owns Fueling Life Nutrition where she helps women athletes lose the food stress and make the most of their exercise.

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