About Action for the Betterment of our Community
Action for the Betterment of our Community (ABC) is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider and community coalition in Sturgis, South Dakota, focused on reducing drug and alcohol use among youth and adults.
ABC blends prevention, outpatient counseling, peer support and recovery housing into a connected continuum of care for the greater Sturgis area.
The organization is recognized for its strong school, court and community partnerships that extend recovery support well beyond the clinic walls.
What addiction treatment programs does ABC offer?
Adult services include assessments, individual counseling, aftercare groups, early recovery outpatient groups in Sturgis and Belle Fourche, MRT, peer support and Level 3.1 clinically managed residential treatment for men through New Dawn Center.
Adolescent services include assessments, outpatient counseling, tobacco classes and Phase I and Phase II programs.
ABC serves both adults and adolescents, with dedicated men’s outpatient and recovery housing options.
What does the men’s recovery pathway look like?
Men can move through Level 3.1 residential care at New Dawn Center, then transition into the Sturgis Recovery House, which supports up to seven male residents in a structured environment.
From there, residents can advance into the Tiny Home Community, six homes designed for safe, independent sober living.
Affordable Care in South Dakota
The main office is at 1428 Short Track Rd in Sturgis, South Dakota, with additional adult services in Belle Fourche and adolescent programs in regional schools across the Black Hills area.
ABC may accept Medicaid, federal or government funding and self-pay options.
Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm coverage during the assessment process.
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements. Linden Oaks' Residential Stay Program offers additional support for those who may benefit from a structured living environment. A patient's stay may vary from a few days to 30 days ago. The program includes group, family and individual counseling.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Clinical Services
When you participate in a group therapy setting, your peers offer support and shared experiences that help you learn new coping strategies. Your peers understand your struggles and can help hold you accountable and motivate you to stay committed to your goals.
You received personalized attention in individual therapy sessions so you can explore the struggles with substance use that are unique to your situation. Your therapist will help you develop effective coping mechanisms and strategies to improve your emotional regulation and resilience. These components are crucial to achieve and maintain long term recovery.
Family therapy focuses on collectively healing each family member, which improves the interactions within the family unit. Therapists work with individual members and the family unit to develop new communication and coping skills, resolve conflicts, and develop practices that support their loved one's recovery.
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Accreditations
Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Action for the Betterment of our Community.
Contact Information
1428 Short Track Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
















































































