Ranch Hope is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1964 by Rev. Dave Bailey and his wife, Eileen. Today, the Ranch Hope ministry includes behavioral healthcare services, shelter services, special education services, summer camps, adventure based services and outpatient counseling.

Residential Treatment for Boys
Since 1964, Ranch Hope has been providing behavioral healthcare services to adolescent boys at its Alloway Campus in rural Salem County, New Jersey.  For referral information through PerformCare, click here.

Residential Treatment for Girls
In 1996, Ranch Hope continued a ministry which began as Nikos Academy and is located just outside Williamstown, New Jersey in Monroe Township. Now known as Victory House, this program is home to 12 teenage girls. For referral information through PerformCare, click here.

Omega Program for Children with Diabetes
Opened in December 2009, the Omega program provides services to youth with both behavioral healthcare and Type 1 or Type 2 diabetic healthcare needs.  For referral information through PerformCare the click here.

Special Educational Programs
Education is a focal point of treatment throughout all residential services.  Ranch Hope provides a variety of high quality academic options for children through Strang School, a private, special education school for boys & girls; and, the Virtual Academy Alternative School option for non-classified youth.

Virtual Academy Programming
Ranch Hope's newest Alternative School component for non-classified youth. Located on the Alloway Campus, the Virtual Academy can serve up to (12) students.

Alternative Youth Shelter
Since 2004, the Shelter of HOPE has provided a safe environment for girls and boys in crisis.

Outreach Ministry / Summer Day Camps

Summer Day Camps are offered for youth from ages 6 to 15 at Camp Edge in Alloway, NJ. Camp Edge is a ministry of Ranch Hope, Inc.   Activities offer opportunities for physical challenges and spiritual growth.

L.E.A.D.E.Rs Camp: Law Enforcement And Developing Emergency Responders Camp for campers 10-13 years old.

Warrior's Edge Camp: An obstacle loaded adventure camp that will challenge the warrior within | July 6-10, 2020 for campers 5-10 years old and for campers 10-15 years old.   

Adventure on the Edge Camp: An action packed week of climbing, zip-lining, lake time, team activities and much more! for campers 6-13 years old.

Eligibility	Children enrolled in the DCBHS System of Care CIM: 56130 EEID: 8371709
Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Seasonal Programs Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Behavioral
Treatment Services	Out-of-Home Services Residential Treatment Center
Payment Options	System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)

Last Updated: 11/01/23