New Horizons - The Ranch

New Horizons – The Ranch is a structured residential treatment center located on a 150-acre campus near Goldthwaite, Texas. Serving boys and girls ages five through seventeen, the program provides intensive inpatient mental health care for children experiencing emotional, behavioral, and attachment difficulties. The Ranch integrates a 24-hour therapeutic environment with academic support, a charter school, and a variety of campus amenities including athletic fields, riding facilities, lakes, and recreational spaces. This environment is designed to promote healing, accountability, social development, and long-term emotional stability.

Treatment at The Ranch is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed therapists, social workers, accredited special education teachers, and trained direct care staff. Their model emphasizes individualized care, consistent therapeutic interaction, and a social-learning approach that helps residents develop healthier behaviors and relationships. Children are referred to The Ranch from across the state due to the center’s ability to manage complex emotional and behavioral needs in a safe, structured, and supportive setting.