Stepping Stones

901 South Miller Street
Mitchell, SD 57301

Dakota Counseling Institute - Stepping Stones SD 57301

About Stepping Stones

Dakota Counseling Institute - Stepping Stones, located in Mitchell, SD, specializes in the treatment of prevention services, education, assessment, intervention, counseling, referral, group and individual therapy, social detoxification, transitional living and continued care.

You’ll get 24/7 medical supervision and support to protect your safety and well-being during the early stages of your recovery. Intensive outpatient care means you get a range of services, such as social detox, individual therapy, group counseling, medication management, and holistic therapies.

The best part about the program is the structured support you’ll have while you’re still able to go about your daily life. You can participate in everything from group therapy, individual counseling, and education sessions, to relapse prevention training.

Transitional living services are also available, which provide a safe and supportive environment for clients in early recovery. Residents in transitional living have access to continued therapeutic support, life skills development training, relapse prevention treatment, and community resources.

Stepping Stones also offers First Offender DUI Courses. Clients may enroll in these courses to satisfy court-ordered education for a DUI offense. Overall, Stepping Stones is a nice option for a lot of different needs.

Latest Reviews

Drew Nafus
3 months ago on Google
5
Helpful, patient, and caring.
Cynthia Barnes
1 year ago on Google
1
I am a traveling cna that is seeking outpatient treatment and I travel a lot I sometimes get so overwhelmed with this place because it s not enough communicated I called today to try and get a answer about my drug screen because I am 5 hours away and the lady I see would not even get on the phone to communicate with me.. you have to have a strong make up mind you willNot relapse are this not the place for a person that really need treatment these people don t care anything about you at all!!
Bradley
1 year ago on Google
1
Don't expect help. Don't expect any real treatment on a daily basis. It's more like jail than it is a treatment center they are just housing people and pointing them in the direction of AA meetings. 90% of the day you'll just be sitting around doing nothing.Maybe after a few weeks you get to see a counselor but I wouldn't count on it. Right surely can't believe anybody gave this place a good rating.After 10 years of sobriety, right now feel comfortable with myself and it had nothing to do with this place. What a sad use of funding it's more of a cash grab business than it is people trying to help other people. Don't waste your time go to Yankton or basically anywhere else.

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Accepted Insurance

Stepping Stones works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehabs provide intensive clinical supervision and robust daily treatment to clients in early recovery and those who are at an elevated relapse risk. Inpatient care is often the first stage of treatment following detox, and it allows clients to focus exclusively on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients typically engage in daily addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Many treatment centers also offer holistic therapies, such as massage, meditation, and acupuncture.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs provide robust continuing care for clients in outpatient rehab and those who have been discharged from formal treatment. These programs address addiction disease as a chronic condition and recovery as a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Clients in drug rehab aftercare receive a wide variety of services, often including peer coaching, relapse prevention support, and 12 step program induction. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate on the client's long-term care plan.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
sober-living iconSober Living Homes
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a short-term, outpatient option for those without the need for 24-hour care. It serves as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down after a residential program. PHP entails a minimum of 20 hours of treatment per week, typically lasting around 90 days. Services provided in a partial hospitalization program may include relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy. Most insurance plans cover PHP treatment, although coverage levels may vary.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
To manage withdrawal symptoms from alcohol and drugs, it is important to seek 24-hour clinical care in South Dakota. Medical personnel can monitor your symptoms and provide appropriate support with clinical treatment, medications, and emotional support. This is much safer and more comfortable than at-home detox, where medical staff are not on-site to quickly respond if withdrawal symptoms become severe or life-threatening.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Support provided by drug rehab in South Dakota includes social, physical, and emotional aspects. Program participants learn how to meet needs in each of these areas without turning to drugs. The goals of the program are freedom from drug dependency and long-term recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Motivational interviewing involves an exchange of information between the client and therapist. Communication is a two way street that allows the client to explore the possibility of making changes and lets the therapist provide empathy and support. The therapist also guides the conversation to instill language that encourages change.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (605) 995-8180
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901 South Miller Street
Mitchell, SD 57301

Fact checked and written by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD

Reviews of Stepping Stones

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2.8 (11 reviews)
Drew Nafus
3 months ago
5

Helpful, patient, and caring.

Cynthia Barnes
1 year ago
1

I am a traveling cna that is seeking outpatient treatment and I travel a lot I sometimes get so overwhelmed with this place because it s not enough communicated I called today to try and get a answer about my drug screen because I am 5 hours away and the lady I see would not even get on the phone to communicate with me.. you have to have a strong make up mind you willNot relapse are this not the place for a person that really need treatment these people don t care anything about you at all!!

Bradley
1 year ago
1

Don't expect help. Don't expect any real treatment on a daily basis. It's more like jail than it is a treatment center they are just housing people and pointing them in the direction of AA meetings. 90% of the day you'll just be sitting around doing nothing.Maybe after a few weeks you get to see a counselor but I wouldn't count on it. Right surely can't believe anybody gave this place a good rating.After 10 years of sobriety, right now feel comfortable with myself and it had nothing to do with this place. What a sad use of funding it's more of a cash grab business than it is people trying to help other people. Don't waste your time go to Yankton or basically anywhere else.

Tayler Bailey
2 years ago
5

This place saved my life! Works if you work it 5 stars!

Michaela Franklin
3 years ago
5

Aisha Wright
4 years ago
1

Lack of staff/so called strict rules are a joke/staff lacks on there job duties mainly with the ones that need help staying focused. I pray god helps my love everyday in this place

Katie Bicek
5 years ago
5

Breanna Sodder
5 years ago
1

Amber
6 years ago
1

Dennis Schoenaurer
7 years ago
1

Had a friend go here, one big problem is they cannot keep the men from the women, if you are a friend that does everything for a friend, they won't let you do anything to help them, they seem to be under staffed here, if this place separated the men from the women it would probably work well. Caution if your boyfriend, girlfriend, or significant other goes here, they will likely find a significant other, and be running around on you. Check this place out before you let your significant other go here. Further the people that go in and out of this place return to get in trouble with the law on a repeat crime. The place could use a renovation and new employees with better knowledge of treatment. I would not recommend this place for anyone to parole to.

suzzanne antoine
7 years ago
5

Would like to try this treatment center.

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