2001 Eastgate Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
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Capital Area Counseling Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 2001 Eastgate Avenue in Pierre, South Dakota. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, women, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Capital Area Counseling Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Hughes County, SD has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 17,526 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Capital Area Counseling Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Capital Area Counseling Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Capital Area Counseling Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Capital Area Counseling Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Capital Area Counseling Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, adult women, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Hughes County, SD has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 17,526 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic (Fort Thompson, 48.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Capital Area Counseling Services has a 3.3-star rating from 18 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Capital Area Counseling Services directly at 605-224-5811. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Capital Area Counseling Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Capital Area Counseling Services.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Capital Area Counseling Services.
