About Behavioral Health Services

Strengthening and supporting children and adults with behavioral health needs. The goal of the continuum of behavioral health services is to foster independent and healthy individuals and families in South Dakota.

Division of Behavioral Health

The Division of Behavioral Health provides oversight of the publicly funded behavioral health system and supports individuals of all ages with behavioral health needs.

The mission of the Division of Behavioral Health is to support quality clinical treatment, recovery supports, prevention and crisis services with integrity to obtain positive outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs.

Behavioral Health Advisory Council

The purpose of the Behavioral Health Advisory Council (BHAC) is to review the state’s comprehensive behavioral health services plan and provides recommendation to the Department of Social Services; to serve as an advocate on behalf of persons served; and to monitor and evaluate the adequacy of behavioral health services in the state.

View agendas, meeting minutes and supporting documents; current bylaws and membership list

State Inpatient Behavioral Health (Human Services Center)

The mission of the Human Services Center is to provide individuals with a mental health or substance use disorder or both with effective, individualized professional treatment enabling them to achieve their highest level of personal independence in the most therapeutic environment.

Behavioral Health Services Workgroup

A workgroup formed in 2011 was developed to guide the long-term vision of the future of behavioral health services in South Dakota. The workgroup developed recommendations that include increasing access to services throughout the state; building the capacity of local communities; developing a strategic statewide prevention plan; and defining the role of the Human Services Center.

For more information about behavioral health services, please contact the Division of Behavioral Health at 605.367.5236 or email questions to DSSbh@state.sd.us.