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Lifeways provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 1010 9th Street in Rapid City, South Dakota. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents. It offers specialized groups for adolescents.
Lifeways is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Pennington County, SD has 10 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 115,979 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. 14 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 12.1 per 100,000 residents, compared with 9.9 statewide.
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.
Lifeways lists the following levels of care: outpatient. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Lifeways accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, 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.
Lifeways does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Lifeways reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
Lifeways accepts children/adolescents. Specialized groups include adolescents.
Pennington County, SD has 10 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 115,979 residents: 2 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Lifeways is #9 of 9 ranked programs in Rapid City in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are ROADS Inc (Rapid City, 1.2 miles), Abbott House West (Rapid City, 1.5 miles), and Youth and Family Services Inc – Counseling Center (Rapid City, 1.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Lifeways directly at 605-716-6555. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Lifeways. Our helpline is not affiliated with Lifeways.
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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. Logo courtesy of lifeways.us. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Lifeways.
