DSS Offices are open by appointment only to protect the health of employees and the public.
Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Services
The Division of Behavioral Health contracts with accredited behavioral health providers across the state to provide quality services to both adults and youth.
Mental health and substance use disorder treatment services are available including if you need assistance in paying for services. Find services in your area or visit the national Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator.
Mental Health Services
The Division of Behavioral Health contracts with 11 accredited community mental health centers across the state to provide quality services to both adults and youth. Services provided include screenings and assessments, specialized outpatient services, individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention. Funding assistance may be available, contact your local treatment agency for more information. Learn about available mental health services below.
The Division of Behavioral Health contracts with accredited substance use disorder treatment agencies across the state to provide quality services to both adults and youth. Services include screenings and assessments, early intervention, detoxification, outpatient and inpatient treatment services. Funding assistance may be available, contact your local treatment agency for more information. Learn about available substance use disorder services below.
Intensive Methamphetamine Treatment (IMT) services offer long-term, evidence-based programming to individuals with severe methamphetamine use disorders. Individuals receiving IMT services require extended treatment to allow for recovery of cognitive capacity as well as on-going case management. Treatment may include residential services, outpatient treatment and care coordination to support long-term recovery. Learn about IMT services below.
South Dakota state law allows a person to proceed with an involuntary commitment for the treatment of another person with a serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
In South Dakota, community prevention providers focus on community, youth, and young adults to promote healthy lifestyles. In addition, there are three Prevention Resource Centers that provide technical assistance and training to promote wellness within the communities of their region.
Substance use prevention places a focus on helping people develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills they need to make good choices about harmful behaviors of substance misuse or abuse. Each substance use prevention provider tailors prevention efforts around the needs of their community, using effective community-based, school-based and/or individual evidence-based programs.