1323 BIA Route 4, Fort Thompson, SD 57339
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Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1323 BIA Route 4 in Fort Thompson, South Dakota. It is a tribal provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), and private health insurance. 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, men, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic is licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center.
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| Licensing & accreditation | Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Indian Health Services |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients |
Buffalo County, SD has 1 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facility for 1,825 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.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance. 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.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic reports licensing or certification from: Federally Qualified Health Center.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, adult women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Buffalo County, SD has 1 SAMHSA-listed treatment facility for about 1,825 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Capital Area Counseling Services (Pierre, 48.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic has a 4.3-star rating from 4 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 Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic directly at 605-245-1546. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic. Our helpline is not affiliated with Fort Thompson Service Unit – Behavioral Health Clinic.
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