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Fort Thompson Indian Health Center

Fort Thompson Indian Health Center

Drug Rehab Center in Fort Thompson, South Dakota

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Fort Thompson Indian Health Center in South Dakota provides a wide range of services, including addiction and substance abuse treatment, and has received multiple accreditations and recognitions for its high-quality care.

About This South Dakota Facility

Fort Thompson Indian Health Center in Fort Thompson, South Dakota is a fully licensed and accredited health center providing a wide range of services to Native American people. Established in 1924, the Center offers primary and specialty care, health education, and behavioral health services, including treatment for addiction and substance abuse. Fort Thompson Indian Health Center also provides preventative care, mental health services, laboratory services, telehealth services, and medical specialty referrals.

The Center's addiction and substance abuse services include short-term residential treatment, outpatient counseling, relapse prevention, and an inpatient detoxification program. In addition, the Center offers supportive counseling and case management to help individuals create a plan for lifestyle changes and overall better health. The Center's addiction and substance abuse team are dedicated to providing culturally appropriate, evidence-based services for the local community.

In addition to its services, Fort Thompson Indian Health Center has been accredited by the Joint Commission, a highly respected accreditation body, and is also a member of the South Dakota Department of Social Services' Behavioral Health and Human Services Association. The Center was recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level 3 patient-centered medical home. It is also one of the first health centers in the nation to receive "Gold" level recognition from the NCQA. Furthermore, the Center has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    The inappropriate use of any drug in Fort Thompson, SD is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.

    Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Fort Thompson Indian Health Center in Fort Thompson, SD offers treatment for opioids.

    Levels of Care Offered at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.

    Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the South Dakota facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Fort Thompson Indian Health Center‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.

    In outpatient programs at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center, the Fort Thompson resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Fort Thompson, SD, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    Therapies & Programs

    Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Fort Thompson Indian Health Center helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.

    Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Fort Thompson Indian Health Center brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.

    Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. Accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. With Fort Thompson Indian Health Center in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, there’s no reason to go through recovery alone.

    Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.

    Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on the connection between how someone feels, acts, and thinks. It shows someone how to accept responsibility for their behaviors and actions, while also strengthening a person’s awareness of the circumstances they put themselves into. It can give people attending Fort Thompson Indian Health Center in Fort Thompson, South Dakota the strength to realize they were self-destructing, allowing them to finally reach out and get the help they need.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at Fort Thompson Indian Health Center are trained to assist in 12-step management.

    Contingency Management (CM), also known as motivational incentives or prize method, is a behavioral therapy type. It is based on the principle that their consequences influence the behaviors of an individual. So, it promotes the desired behavior by giving rewards while discouraging the unwanted behaviors by withholding the rewards or even by giving punishments. One of the expected desired behavior is the absence of drug in a toxicology screen, and the rewards vary from prize or vouchers, to experiences. CM is used for individuals who need therapy for more than 3 months, and it has the advantage of being implemented by family members.

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    Additional Details

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    Fort Thompson Indian Health Center Location and Directions
    Address Information1323 Bia Rt 4
    Fort Thompson, South Dakota 57339 Phone Number(605) 245-1500 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Fort Thompson, South Dakota Addiction Information

    Although South Dakota is a sparsely populated and somewhat isolated state, it is equally impacted by the national drug epidemic. Substance abuse remains a significant issue that leads to injuries and deaths every year. 17.27% of all deaths between 2008 and 2017 were drug and alcohol-related. Methamphetamines and alcohol are the most commonly abused drug of abuse for those entering treatment in South Dakota.

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