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Cherry Gulch
Residential Treatment Center
For Middle School Boys In Crisis
Our World-Class Therapists Are With Our Students Day In And Day Out.
Therapeutic Program
With Exceptional Experiences,
Academics, and Care
Treatment for ADHD, Autism, RAD, Social Struggles, and More
Cherry Gulch provides a highly specialized therapeutic program designed for boys ages 10-15 who are struggling with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. It provides a structured, nurturing environment that helps young boys develop self-confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.
With a strong focus on mental health, executive functioning, and personal growth, Cherry Gulch offers highly trained therapists and tailored interventions for boys facing issues such as ADD/ADHD, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), anxiety, depression, social challenges, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, processing disorders, learning differences, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and grief or trauma-related challenges (PTSD).
Through intensive individual counseling, animal-assisted therapy, equine therapy, and outdoor adventure therapy, students build life skills, teamwork, and confidence while healing in a safe and structured environment. By integrating therapeutic intervention with a boarding school education, Cherry Gulch empowers boys to overcome their biggest struggles, rediscover their strengths, and build a brighter future.
Where Struggling Middle School Boys & Families Build Better Tomorrows
I was a student at Cherry Gulch for one and a half years and graduated in 2018. It was the best experience I could have ever had and I cannot thank the staff enough. Not only have they improved but they have given me a new healthier life. I have no clue what I would have done with out all the support especially from Dave, Katie, Pink and Will P and my parents. If your looking for a new life for your child…
Brent Z., Former Student
Dillon’s transition has been very positive! He has adjusted nicely at school. He is staying on top of all his school work, and is socially satisfied and engaged in therapy. He reports using the coping skills acquired at Cherry Gulch and has had to resort to them less as time goes on. Dillon is aware of the advantages he has having been at Cherry Gulch and asked as a gift for his birthday a trip to Cherry Gulch,…
Julie, MA, LPC (Therapist)
I was a student at Cherry Gulch for one and a half years and graduated in 2018. It was the best experience I could have ever had and I cannot thank the staff enough. Not only have they improved but they have given me a new healthier life. I have no clue what I would have done with out all the support especially from Dave, Katie, Pink and Will P and my parents. If your looking for a new life for your child….
Brent Z., Former Student
Dillon’s transition has been very positive! He has adjusted nicely at school. He is staying on top of all his school work, and is socially satisfied and engaged in therapy. He reports using the coping skills acquired at Cherry Gulch and has had to resort to them less as time goes on. Dillon is aware of the advantages he has having been at Cherry Gulch and asked as a gift for his birthday a trip to Cherry Gulch, ….
Julie, MA, LPC (Therapist)
Early Intervention
for Struggling Boys
Some boys begin to show disruptive behavior at home, becoming increasingly argumentative with their parents and creating ongoing strain within the family. These outward struggles are typically signs of deeper emotional or developmental challenges that, if left unaddressed, can escalate into more serious problems such as anti-social behavior, academic failure, or aggressive conflicts with teachers, employers, and even legal authorities. Cherry Gulch provides the structured, supportive environment needed to help redirect your boy’s path. Through expert therapy and a focus on character development, Cherry Gulch helps boys learn healthier ways to communicate, manage emotions, and build the resilience needed to thrive as they grow.
Before it gets worse, get your son help at Cherry Gulch
Family
Involvement
Enriches
Relationships
We also work with families through three-day parenting workshops presented once each quarter. Parents participate in Parent Education classes and workshops that include bonding exercises for parents and sons, family therapy sessions, corrective emotional experiences, and opportunities for building positive memories.
Our staff provides parents with weekly updates regarding their child’s progress. When therapeutically needed, family therapy sessions will be conducted via video conferencing.
We encourage parents to call their son, write to him, and visit him at the program. Parental support does not end when students leave the program as we have staff available to provide support, answer questions, and identify resources, even after students return home.
Why Choose Cherry Gulch?
Our clinical expertise and academic resources allow us to serve students who haven’t experienced success in other programs, schools, or at home. Located on 220 acres outside of Boise, Idaho, Cherry Gulch is a private, clinically oriented, residential setting with a fully accredited school for boys in 5th through 9th grade, including:
