Upon arrival, new residents can expect:
- Check in with reception to complete the initial paperwork.
- Receive a safety check from a technician to ensure nothing disallowed comes into the facility, such as tobacco.
- Meet with nursing staff and a psychiatrist for a breathalyzer and urine analysis to be aware of all substances in their system.
- If withdrawal symptoms are present, some residents may need to stay in a medical stabilization setting at a hospital or detox center.
- If withdrawal is not a factor, residents go to their private rooms in the building wings separated by gender.
- Rooms include a full-sized bed, bathroom shared via a hallway with one other resident, private climate controls, a sink and wardrobe storage.
- For treatment, group dining and gathering, residents go to a separate building next to the building where their patient room is on campus.
No referral is needed for a chemical dependency evaluation. After an assessment, your therapist will make recommendations for an appropriate level of care from inpatient residential treatment to a range of outpatient care options.
We employ the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines, so each patient receives the proper level of care. We incorporate physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual aspects of care and treatment.
If participating in this 28-day voluntary recovery program like most residents, a typical day and week for you will entail:
- Flexible morning routines with a meal offered from 7:30 – 9 AM.
- Access to a fitness room and mind-body exercise class.
- Group therapy takes place until around noon.
- Lunch is served at 12 PM.
- Organized treatment takes place for two hours in the afternoon.
- Dinner is served at 5 PM.
- Evening routines are less structured for residents to have free time and relearn activities without alcohol or drugs.
- Visitation with loved ones is encouraged on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.
This daily routine occurs seven days a week with a shorter routine on Sunday.
People with addiction who stop excessive drinking or abusing drugs may exhibit traits such as anxiety and depression, or show signs like fever, confusion or sweating as they stop using. For any addiction to end, it requires the concentrated effort of the person facing it. They may need professional intervention.
Many recovery professionals have dual licenses to treat both addictive substance abuse and underlying behavioral health concerns that may be related to addiction. This could include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), coping skills and other invaluable tools to reach a healthier lifestyle and maintain sobriety.
Who can be treated at our center?
Adults with substance abuse or addictions, or adults with co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder can find the personalized addiction care they need here.
How do I know if I’m eligible for treatment?
You do not need a doctor’s referral. Contact us or Avera Behavioral Health outpatient services directly to determine your eligibility for this level of treatment. For admission, the process begins with a screening by phone to determine your eligibility for residential level of care.
Can patients come and go from the treatment center?
No, for several reasons, including loss of insurance coverage, privacy and vulnerability in an unstructured setting. While treatment is voluntary and residents can check out should they desire, we ask that residents who seek care commit to the typical 28-day treatment.
What happens after treatment?
When residents leave, they will receive weekly phone calls for support and monitoring. If they encounter any problems or experience a relapse, we will step in and provide resources. We also provide clinical references if a resident needs to talk to a therapist. Your therapist works with you to create a relapse prevention plan with follow-up services like sober living, intensive outpatient programs, and individual therapy. We also help patients living outside of Sioux Falls with virtual care or with identifying resources in their local community.
Treatment includes family programming. Visitors are welcome during designated visitation times. Phone calls to loved ones can be made on breaks and during free time. For privacy, patients do not get access to a cell phone, but they can access a business center that includes phones and computers.
