Avera Behavioral Health - Better Healing Through Personalized Attention

We believe the healing process for behavioral health conditions requires personal attention for each patient. Our caring staff and state-of-the-art facility embrace this belief. Avera Behavioral Health is ranked in the Top 10% nationwide for patient satisfaction as a result of this commitment.

Our Unique Commitment to Patients and Families

• Our high staff-to-patient ratio ensures many opportunities for interaction with our highly-trained and educated professionals.
• Our café features a customized menu offering restaurant-quality choices.
  View examples of our customized food menus.
• Avera Behavioral Health Center is a teaching hospital where tomorrow's child psychologists learn from the best.
• On-site pharmaceutical doctors are available to discuss medication types and dosages with patients and families to ensure a completely customized approach to each patient's medication needs.

Spiritual Services

• Patients of all faiths can arrange for spiritual services which will meet their specific needs.
• Chaplaincy visits are available as desired.
• Our Light Court and Meditation Room provide calming settings which encourage reflection and introspective thought.

What Happens in a Typical Day at Avera Behavioral Health Center?

Our unique, effective approach to care includes daily schedules unique to the needs of different patients. You can view sample weekly schedules by choosing a version below or keep reading to learn more about daily activities.

• View an example of our weekly child patient schedule
• View an example of our weekly adolescent patient schedule
• Physical activity and time in our gym facilities and the outdoors
• Outdoor playground with sensory integration play - specifically for children
• Group therapy
• One-to-one time with psychologists
• Self-analysis and coping strategy sessions
• Family meetings
• Daily goals
• Expressive therapy (art, music, recreational therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy: an evidence-based approach where patients use problem-solving techniques to develop coping skills and adjust moods/behaviors)
• Outpatient program for treatment-resistant depression - specifically for adults
• Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)