Eckert Youth Homes

06/17/2026

We're getting closer to Hooked on Fishing, and we want to see what everyone's been reeling in lately! 🎣

Drop a photo of your most recent catch in the comments below! Whether it's a trophy fish or a tiny fish, we want to see it!! 🐟

06/12/2026

🎣 Hooked on Fishing may be for the kids… but parents, it’s your turn to get hooked too! We’re excited to team up with Upper Missouri District Health Unit to bring a hands-on parent challenge to this year’s event!

We’ll have a bedroom mock-up where parents can test their detective skills and try to spot the hidden compartments that may be used to stash illegal substances. 🕵🏻

Level of Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

06/11/2026

We're hiring‼️
Eckert Youth Homes is looking for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to join our residential treatment team in Williston, ND.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. Apply at [email protected].

06/05/2026

CATCH OF THE DAY:
You know them, and we all love them - United Sportsmen of Williston!
Their dedication to community events and creating positive experiences for youth in Williston continues to make a huge impact. For the second year in a row, United Sportsmen has generously donated fishing poles for our event! 🎣
Poles will be available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
We are incredibly grateful for their support in helping make this event accessible and memorable for youth and families.
📅Be sure to mark your calendars for Eckert’s 3rd Annual Hooked on Fishing Event - FREE for the community! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🐟

06/01/2026

CATCH OF THE DAY:

🐟 North Dakota Game and Fish Department: We’re reeling in gratitude for North Dakota Game and Fish for helping us gear up for success at Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs! Thank you for providing tackle boxes for our young anglers! Coolers stuffed with lots of fishing goodies will also be given out at the beginning of the event!

Mark your calendars for Eckert’s 3rd annual Hooked on Fishing event - FREE to the community!! 🎣

05/27/2026

CATCH OF THE DAY:

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Williston, ND: From the first cast to the last cast, thank you Coca Cola of Williston for helping us tackle thirst! We truly appreciate you all!

Mark your calendars for Eckert’s 3rd annual Hooked on Fishing event - FREE to the community!!

05/20/2026

🚨BREAKING NEWS: Spring Lake Park is fully stocked in both ponds! The countdown to HOFNOD is on!

🗓Saturday, June 27th, 2026
🕙10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍Spring Lake Park

05/15/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

This month serves as a reminder to check in with ourselves and one another, practice kindness, and help break the stigma surrounding mental health.

Whether it’s taking a moment to rest, reaching out for support, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking a deep breath, every step toward caring for your mental well-being matters.

To our staff, youth, families, and community: thank you for continuing to create a space where support, compassion, and understanding can grow.

You are important. You are valued. You are not alone. 💚

05/11/2026

Finals got you feeling a little “hooked” on stress? 🎣
Our therapists handed out survival kits at the high school with bobber stress balls and sour gummy worms, with reminders to take care of your mental health during finals week!

Just a little preview of the fun coming this summer at Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs… where the only thing getting hooked is fish! ☀️

05/08/2026

We are incredibly grateful to CHI St. Alexius Health Williston for awarding Eckert Youth Homes this year’s $33,500 philanthropic grant through the Community Health Improvement Grants program.
Partnerships like this make a meaningful difference in expanding prevention efforts, improving access to care, and supporting those in North Dakota.
On behalf of everyone at Eckert Youth Homes, thank you to CHI St. Alexius Health Williston and CommonSpirit Health for investing in the health, healing, and future of our community.

CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, a Member of CommonSpirit has awarded this year’s $33,500 philanthropic grant to Eckert Youth Home in Williston, ND. The grant, part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program, is specifically designed to address pressing health disparities and significantly enhance the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations right here in our community.

“The Community Health Improvement Grants are a tangible example of how CommonSpirit Health is living its mission and investing to address our communities’ demonstrated health needs,” said Michael Bilton, System Director, Community Health/Community Benefit. “By financially supporting and in many cases actively partnering with local organizations in the communities served by our hospitals, we are able to help strengthen prevention, access to care, and vital services for people in crisis.”

This local initiative by CHI St. Alexius Health Williston is part of a broader commitment by CommonSpirit Health, which awarded a total of $15 million to 329 organizations nationwide.