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10 Best Intensive Outpatient Programs in South Dakota (2026)

We list 22 intensive outpatient programs in South Dakota, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Sioux Falls (6), Rapid City (6), and Madison (2). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 22Treatment facilities
  • 4Offer detox
  • 9Inpatient / residential
  • 18Accept Medicaid

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 intensive outpatient programs in South Dakota

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Buffalo Plains Recovery – Outpatient Facility

    Rapid City, SD

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. iRecover US

    Howard, SD

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.3Google19 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, IOP, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  3. Addiction Recovery Centers of the – Black Hills

    Rapid City, SD

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.5Google41 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Turning Point Behavioral Health

    Madison, SD

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10

    Best for: Detox and residential care

    Why it made our list: Offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. Avera McKennan Hospital (BHS) – Addiction Recovery Program

    Sioux Falls, SD

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and TRICARE.

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  6. Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services – Alcohol and Drug Program

    Yankton, SD

    7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
    3.5Google16 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential care

    Why it made our list: Offers detox, residential care, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Volunteers of America Dakotas

    Sioux Falls, SD

    6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
    3.3Google12 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCOA

    Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  8. Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe – Dakota Pride Treatment Center

    Sisseton, SD

    6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
    5.0Google1 review

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance and self-pay.

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  9. Community Counseling Services

    Huron, SD

    6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
    3.8Google4 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient care

    Why it made our list: Offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  10. Capital Area Counseling Services

    Pierre, SD

    6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
    3.3Google18 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient care

    Why it made our list: Offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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Cities with intensive outpatient programs in SD

All intensive outpatient programs in South Dakota

iRecover US

Howard, SD 57349

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.3Google19 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Abbott House West

Rapid City, SD 57701

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
3.3Google15 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.5Google41 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.5GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.5 out of 10
4.0Google35 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Volunteers of America Dakotas

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

6.8GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.8 out of 10
3.3Google12 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
2.6Google13 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Canku Teca Treatment Center

Lake Andes, SD 57356

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
4.4Google5 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.7GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.7 out of 10
3.6Google14 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.3Google18 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
3.8Google4 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
3.8Google4 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Choices Recovery Services Inc

Sioux Falls, SD 57104

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
4.1Google13 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

First Step Counseling

Sioux Falls, SD 57106

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
4.3Google6 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Mark Bontreger Inc

Watertown, SD 57201

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
5.0Google4 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

ROADS Inc

Rapid City, SD 57701

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many intensive outpatient programs are in South Dakota?

We list 22 intensive outpatient programs in South Dakota, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which South Dakota cities have the most intensive outpatient programs?

The most listings are in Sioux Falls (6), Rapid City (6), and Madison (2).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.