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About the Avera Behavioral Health Center

Avera McKennan is proud of our commitment to behavioral health services in the region. A dedicated team of professionals, including architects, engineers, planners, hospital administration and health professionals were involved with the creation of the Avera Behavioral Health Center, which includes:

  • 100,000 Sq. Ft, 110 Bed Inpatient Facility
  • Five Inpatient Units: Child, Adolescent, Adult, Adult Acute, Senior
  • Adjoining 30,000 Sq. Ft. Medical Office Building dedicated to psychiatry services
  • USD Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Residency Program, including a child fellowship Program
  • SDSU Pharmacy Residency Program
  • Avera Research Institute - Brain Research Institute
  • Day Hospital Program
  • Bistro Café and Coffee Bar
  • Meditation Room

Additional Information

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Avera Behavioral Health Center is a regional leader in behavioral health services »

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Call 1-800-691-4336 today.

Avera Employee Assistance Program 

Find workplace solutions with Avera EAP.

Avera EAP details

We provide outstanding, comprehensive and confidential services to companies, organizations, employees and their families. Learn more www.AveraEAP.org.

Medical Professionals Recovery Program

The Medical Professionals Recovery Program at TLC Tallgrass.

TLC Tallgrass details

In collaboration, Avera Behavioral Health Services and Transitional Living Corporation (TLC), offers The Medical Professionals Recovery Program at TLC Tallgrass. Visit us online.

National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Partnership Program

View updates regarding our partnership program and other available resources.