Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health, located at 33rd Street and Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offers
outpatient services for individuals of all ages, couples, and families. The center provides treatment for a broad range of conditions, and focuses on early intervention, pain management, relapse prevention, and
intensive outpatient services.
In its holistic approach, the center integrates the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of its clients to provide extensive care. They offer services for various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, autism, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and more. The center employs evidence-based therapy techniques like
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (
DBT) and offers specialized educational support groups. These therapy groups are facilitated by trained professionals and are tailored for individuals with similar struggles and life experiences like postpartum, adolescents, and borderline personality disorder.
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 Avera Medical Group Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)