About this facility
Children's Home Society of South Dakota operates Black Hills Children's Home, which provides specialized residential treatment for children ages 4-14 who have experienced abuse, trauma, or behavioral challenges. Focused on individualized care, the program offers a structured, supportive environment with therapeutic and educational services. With an average stay of 12-14 months, children have the time and resources to heal, build resilience, and develop essential skills for a brighter future.
The facility uses a team approach to care, offering individual, group, and family therapy, along with psychiatric services and specialized education. Each child undergoes a comprehensive assessment to develop a Master Treatment Plan with tailored therapy goals. The on-site Owen School offers a 6:1 student-to-staff ratio, full IEP implementation, and additional support services such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech/Language support. A well-rounded curriculum fosters confidence and growth.
Children grow and heal in a warm, home-like setting with caring support. A dedicated team helps them rebuild trust, develop social skills, and become more independent. They receive nutritious meals, learn about Native American history and traditions, and enjoy fun activities. This structured yet nurturing environment provides stability, confidence, and hope, preparing them to successfully return to their families or communities.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Facility Type, FT, Multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment)
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Cognitive remediation therapy; Couples/family therapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Emergency Mental Health Services, EMS, Crisis intervention team
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Testing, SCR, HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV); Laboratory testing
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Mentoring/peer support
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Assisted Outpatient Treatment; Chronic disease/illness management; Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Intensive case management; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Supported housing; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Education services
