Volunteers of America Dakotas

1310 West 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Est. 1920 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Volunteers of America Dakotas

  • Location: Sioux Falls, SD
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Volunteers of America Dakotas

The Volunteers of America Dakotas program offers counseling, trauma-focused treatment, substance use evaluations, and aftercare for children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health and substance use concerns. These concerns include depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma. They also provide support for family and relationship struggles, including divorce and parenting difficulties.
The center provides therapeutic services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and medication management, to address a variety of conditions. They also provide specialized programs such as trauma-focused treatment for children and adolescents, and substance use treatment for both adults and adolescents. Additionally, the moral reconation therapy (MRT) program is designed to assist those struggling with substance use in making more positive choices and decisions.
VOA Dakotas provides residential treatment with their new start program, which creates a safe and supportive environment for pregnant and parenting women struggling with substance use. The program allows children to remain with their mothers while they receive treatment. Additionally, VOA Dakotas offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for those who do not require residential care.

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 Volunteers of America Dakotas provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Girls Pregnant Women Boys Couples

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient
Outpatient mental health facility
Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Private non-profit organization
Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance State corrections or juvenile justice funds Cash or self-payment State welfare or child and family services funds
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Smoking permitted in designated area
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted in designated area
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Volunteers of America Dakotas

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Volunteers of America Dakotas offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Volunteers of America Dakotas works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

1310 West 51st Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Christian Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Volunteers of America Dakotas accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Volunteers of America Dakotas offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in SD or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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