South Dakota Division of Behavioral Health — Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse · South Dakota · Free

State agency in Pierre coordinating substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery services across South Dakota. Staff help residents locate state-accredited providers, understand funding options, and navigate publicly funded treatment. Fathers looking for help with alcohol or drug use can call weekdays for provider referrals. Bring photo ID, insurance, and any prior assessment records when contacting treatment providers for intake.

Contact & Details

Address: 700 Governors Dr, Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: (605) 773-3123

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit courts hear family matters in each of its seven judicial circuits. The Division of Child Support operates under DSS. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the largest cities. Dakota Plains Legal Services and East River Legal Services provide civil legal aid statewide (with special mandates serving tribal communities).

More Substance Abuse in South Dakota

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free confidential 24/7 referral service for substance use and mental health treatment and support operated by the federal Substance Abuse an
  • Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare — Addiction Services — Outpatient substance abuse treatment and counseling in Sioux Falls through Southeastern Behavioral Healthcare. Programs include assessment,
  • Behavior Management Systems — Substance Abuse — Addiction treatment services including detox and outpatient programs offered by Behavior Management Systems in Rapid City. Fathers can acces
  • Keystone Treatment Center — Residential and outpatient addiction treatment in Canton, South Dakota. Keystone serves adults and adolescents with alcohol, drug, and co-oc
  • Face It Together — Sioux Falls — Peer coaching and long-term recovery support for individuals and families affected by addiction in Sioux Falls. Trained coaches work one-on-
  • SD AA Meetings — Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout South Dakota offer free peer support for adults seeking to stop drinking. AA operates on a mutual-a

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.