Pandemic taking toll on mental health of young This article originally ran in the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. The young people our nation is relying on to take the reins of our future economy are at an alarming crossroads. Research shows the emotional and mental impact of the pandemic goes far beyond “the blues” for […]
Brose McVey Speaks in Support of Indiana Behavioral Health Commission
Brose McVey, the founder of Ben’s Ranch Foundation, spoke at the House Health Committee meeting on February 12, 2020, to support Senate bill 273 which establishes the Indiana behavioral health commission. Brose cited the importance of promoting legislation that can help support schools and other institutions that are impacted by the pervasiveness of mental health […]
Amazon Smile Program
Who doesn’t love the speed and ease of shopping with Amazon? What’s even better? Shopping in a way that raises money for your favorite cause! And, it doesn’t cost you an extra nickel! Sound too good to be true? We thought so too… Here’s how it works: When you shop on Amazon through their AmazonSmile […]
All Hands on Deck
You don’t have to be a private farm or ranch to partner with Ben’s Ranch Foundation and make a huge difference for teens. For example, Noblesville, Indiana’s K-Trails Equestrian Adventures is a great example. Their trail riding program operates at Strawtown Koteewi Park in partnership with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation. K-Trails has teamed up with Ben’s […]
Farm Work as Therapy for Troubled Youth
Check out Gary Truitt’s story on Ben’s Ranch in Hoosier AG Today. Truitt writes about the origins of Ben’s Ranch and the importance of having good farm families. We are thankful to Hoosier AG Today for helping to spread the mission of Ben’s Ranch. Find the article here.
Brose McVey, Founder of Ben’s Ranch Foundation, interviewed by John Krull on WFYI
Brose McVey had the opportunity to share a little bit about the Ben’s Ranch on WFYI yesterday. Listen to the full interview here.
Ben’s Ranch Foundation founder, Brose McVey, interviewed by Karissa Wiegand and Carmel TV (CHTV)
Indiana father recruiting farms to assist teens in need of help
By STAN MADDUX Indiana Correspondent CARMEL, Ind. — A new program aimed at helping mentally troubled teenagers by having them spend a summer on a farm or ranch is about to begin – a host family with a ranch outside Denver, Colo., has been lined up, while talks are ongoing with potential host families in […]
Mental Health Awareness Week
We wanted to share this video that a few students and guidance counselors created to kick off mental health awareness week at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana. Click “Read More” to see the video.
Ben’s Ranch Foundation focuses on pairing troubled teens with ranch and farm families
Rural lifestyle can play powerful role in healing kids who are hurting Indianapolis, IN, May 9, 2017- Teens struggling with mental health conditions and their families often find few answers and too few options. Residential facilities can be expensive, intimidating and far from home. Clashes at school shatter nerves and self-confidence. The cycle that results […]