VA Black Hills Rapid City provides
outpatient care in Rapid City, SD, supporting individuals and families working toward lasting recovery.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and trauma-specific therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic, individual treatment and family involvement.
The program serves men and women, lgbtq+ and veterans and treats co-occurring disorders and drug addiction.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna and ComPsych; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through housing services.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to VA Black Hills Rapid City 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 VA Black Hills Rapid City provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)