Action for the Betterment of Our Community is a treatment provider in Sturgis, SD, delivering co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The facility provides levels of care including co-occurring mental health, outpatient and
sober living and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is individual treatment and twelve step.
Action for the Betterment of Our Community serves men and women, adolescents, older adults, young adults and girls and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Medicare, Optum, Oscar and Tricare, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment, support meetings and discharge planning.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Action for the Betterment of Our Community or call our 24/7 helpline.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Action for the Betterment of Our Community provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)