Unsure about your options or need help getting started? Call behavioral health navigation for more information on services, finding the right treatment or knowing where to start for non-emergency matters. A trained mental health professional will answer or return your call to help you:
- Understand services available to you.
- Find community and patient resources.
- Get the appropriate level of care.
605-322-5142
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Our compassionate, caring staff has experience providing care for a variety of mental health needs. Some providers have specializations for certain treatments, like neuropsychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
No matter your need, you’ll find the level of inpatient or outpatient care that’s best for you – from therapy with a board-certified counselor to specialized testing with a psychologist or medication prescribed by a psychiatrist. Our professionals diagnose and provide evidence-based treatment for a variety of conditions, such as:
- Addiction recovery
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Dementia
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Personality disorders
Your care team is here to provide counseling during times of stress, grief and loss. We offer outpatient treatment and counseling in a variety of formats for many emotional and behavioral struggles. After an inpatient stay with the hospital, outpatient treatments support you, even short term, for coping with life’s pressures and aligning to your core values and motivations. Types of care provided by Avera in Sioux Falls include:
- Autism
- Chemical dependency counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- Individual, adolescent, family and group counseling
- Marriage, grief and lifestyle counseling
- Neuropsychology
- Support groups
If your condition requires medication, you may also benefit from GeneFolio® genetic testing, which uses your unique DNA to determine which medication is best for you. Ask your provider about GeneFolio.
Avera Behavioral Health Hospital is a location for the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Psychiatric Residency Training Program. Residents prepare to deliver exceptional care with first-class training experience in a rigorous educational environment. As part of their care experience, patients may see residents, who are studying and implementing state-of-the art psychiatric services.
Our holiday hours may vary for major holidays, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.