Avera Addiction Care Center – Aberdeen

Avera Addiction Care Center is a department of Avera at St. Luke’s Hospital. The facility is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and offers a full array of treatment programs for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. For payment, they accept most medical insurance as well as Medicaid. For eligible clients, they have a contract with the South Dakota Department of Social Services Division of Behavioral Health. Free parking is available.

The Right Level of Addiction Treatment in Aberdeen

The treatment facility in Aberdeen is only one mile from the charming downtown area with its unique businesses and historic buildings. There are independent shops, restaurants, and theaters as well as family friendly recreational activities and high performing schools. This is a good place to start your sober journey.

Clients are initially assessed to ensure they’re put into the proper level of care and to develop an individualized treatment plan. All treatment programs address the social, psychological, physical, and spiritual aspects of each client. You’re assessed for drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions.

The treatment team embraces the 12 Step model of recovery and total abstinence. Clients are expected to continue with 12 Step programs after treatment to reap the benefits of a full recovery. For clients who complete inpatient or outpatient programs, they offer aftercare for continued guidance in maintaining a sober lifestyle.

Specialized Intensive Methamphetamine Treatment

The facility offers an intensive methamphetamine treatment (IMT) outpatient program for adults. The program lasts 16 weeks and uses the matrix model of addiction treatment and moral reconation therapy. The matrix treatment model is specific to clients with stimulant use disorder and is shown to be effective.

Adolescent Treatment Programs in South Dakota

One great part about this program is the option for adolescent treatment. The program is for those 18 and under. Clinicians do addiction assessments to determine which services are appropriate.

Addiction encompasses many things and isn’t always a chemical substance dependency. Adolescents are also assessed for gambling and other addictions.