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Behavioral and Mental Health

Concerned about your mental health or someone you love? Help is just a phone call away. Call our 24/7 urgent care line for immediate assistance.

605-322-4065

Ways to Reach Help

Behavioral health issues can impact anyone. You don’t have to handle the stressors of life on your own. Rely on our team of compassionate mental health providers and specialists to get the support you need.

During a Crisis

Immediate help is available if you or someone else is facing a mental health emergency.

Non-Emergency Situations

For questions or assistance in finding the right treatment for you or a loved one, call behavioral health navigation at 605-322-5142.

Meeting You Where You’re At

Mental health is an important component of your overall health care. Difficult life experiences, trauma, grief and loss, accidents, abuse, chemical imbalances, or harmful environments can create mental conditions that left unaddressed create larger issues. There’s no shame in seeking help.

At Avera, our compassionate experts are here for you, to diagnose and treat a wide range of behavioral health conditions and disorders affecting patients of all ages. Please call Avera Behavioral Health Urgent Care for a private assessment at 605-322-4065.

Mental Health Conditions

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Conduct disorders
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Grief and loss
  • Interpersonal problems
  • Memory loss
  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Personality disorders
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Schizophrenia
  • Suicide thoughts

Warning Signs

We offer private evaluations for suicide risk, depression and anxiety to determine the best course of treatment. Warning signs of behavior that can show a developing problem can include the following:

  • Acting withdrawn, sad or overly anxious
  • Extreme difficulty interacting with friends and/or siblings
  • Substantial mood swings
  • Persistent drop in school or work performance
  • Change in sleeping and/or eating patterns
  • Increased or persistent use of alcohol or drugs
  • Persistent aggressive behavior
  • Threats to self or others
  • Hallucinations, paranoia or delusion

Related Programs and Services

Inpatient Mental Health ProgramsThe Avera Behavioral Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD offers inpatient care for children, teens, adults and seniors. Inpatient facilities for adults are also located in Aberdeen, SD, and Marshall, MN.
Therapy & TreatmentsMake positive changes and develop new skills and healthier relationships to manage life’s stressors with the help of outpatient counseling and therapy behavioral health experts.
Memory CareWhen memory issues become consistent and limit your ability to do daily tasks, it may be time to check if these could be signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Support & ResourcesMental health support groups, programs and resources help patients regulate emotions and cope with life stressors, eating disorders, postpartum depression and more.

Ask the Question

See warning signs of suicide? Turn to Avera for immediate suicide prevention help, resources and toolkits. Learn More

Avera Behavioral Health Hospital

Our Sioux Falls, SD, facility offers innovative behavioral health care with inpatient and outpatient treatments in one location. Facing a mental health emergency is different for everyone. That’s why we complete a full evaluation for every patient to determine the best level of care.

Avera Behavioral Health Hospital is also the location with 24-hour access for your mental health urgent care needs. When you don’t know what to do or where to go for immediate psychiatric help, come here.

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Behavioral Health Care Close to Home

Find inpatient and outpatient mental health services at an Avera facility near you. Services vary depending on which location you visit.

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Expanding Access to Behavioral Health Services

Avera is responding to the growing demand for inpatient behavioral health care by expanding our facilities. An additional adult unit is already open at Avera Behavioral Health Hospital in Sioux Falls, and additional beds will become available at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen later this year. Learn more

Personalized, Professional Services

Mental health experts work closely with you, your loved one or your child to identify stressors and offer personalized treatment. Each program and healing environment is designed to meet the unique needs of children, teens, adults and seniors.

Compassionate Providers

Experienced mental health professionals provide confidential and compassionate care to patients from all walks of life. Experts in counseling, therapy, psychology and psychiatry help you build up your mental health now and into the future with proven, evidence-based care and treatment.

Advanced Treatments

Behavioral health patient care at Avera involves the latest evidence-based practices and technology. Innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) help treat patients with unprocessed trauma or PTSD, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) supports patients with depression.

Whole-Person Focus

The state of your mental health affects your health overall. While in our care, you’ll receive attention for all aspects of your well-being — mental, emotional, spiritual, physical. You also benefit from referral to the most appropriate level of care available throughout locations across our behavioral multi-state network.

Family-Centered Approach

If you feel concerned about the emotional stability or safety of yourself or a loved one, rely on Avera for confidential, family-centered care. Evidence-based research shows that recovery in our programs happens more quickly when loved ones are involved in care. As much as possible, your family and friends will be invited into the healing process.

24/7 Farm & Rural Stress Hotline

Anyone struggling in a rural area can speak to a mental health professional right away. Learn More

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Help for Your Mental Health

Trust our compassionate providers for confidential care. For non-emergent mental health concerns, contact Behavioral Health Navigation, open Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 6 PM, to ask questions on services available to you.

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If you suspect someone is having a mental health crisis: