A new state-private partnership will result in the building of a new residential treatment program for women in Yankton.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is getting $3.8 million in general funds from the State of South Dakota to construct a new 18-bed facility that will be used to serve women– including pregnant mothers and mothers with children– participating in residential substance use disorder (SUD) therapy.
Governor Larry Rhoden says this facility will support pregnant and young mothers struggling with addiction, providing a safe, supportive place for these women to receive clinical support for their addiction. Avera Sacred Heart is getting the money following a competitive grant application request process, facilitated by the Department of Social Services. He says the dollars were made available through a bill passed during the 2022 legislative session (SB196).
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital will construct and own the facility and will partner with Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services to provide programs and services. The state Department of Social Services will accredit the treatment services to be delivered in the new facility.
DSS Secretary Matt Althoff says ensuring there is access to residential treatment programs is vital for women facing substance use disorders. He says these programs provide a safe, supportive environment where women can begin to heal, rebuild their lives and access the comprehensive care they need to achieve long-term recovery.
For more information about SB196, visit https://sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/23452.
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