Abbott House West
22 Waterloo Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Childrens Home Society of SD
Also known as Black Hills Childrens Home
Address: 24100 South Rockerville Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 · Map
Phone: (605) 965-3117
Website: chssd.org
About Childrens Home Society of SD
Children's Home Society of South Dakota operates Black Hills Children's Home, which offers tailored residential treatment for kids aged 4-14 who have faced abuse, trauma, or behavioral issues. Emphasizing personalized care, the program fosters a structured and nurturing atmosphere equipped with therapeutic and educational resources. With an average duration of 12-14 months for residents, children are provided with the necessary time and support to heal, build resilience, and acquire crucial skills for a positive future.
The center utilizes a collaborative care strategy, providing individual, group, and family therapy alongside psychiatric services and specialized educational support. Each child receives a thorough evaluation to create a Master Treatment Plan with specific therapeutic objectives. The Owen School located on-site maintains a 6:1 student-to-staff ratio, fully implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and offers supplementary services such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech/Language assistance. A comprehensive curriculum is designed to enhance confidence and promote development.
Children flourish and recover in a comforting, home-like environment backed by compassionate support. A committed team assists them in rebuilding trust, enhancing social skills, and gaining independence. They are provided nutritious meals, learn about Native American history and culture, and engage in enjoyable activities. This carefully structured yet affectionate setting ensures stability, builds confidence, and inspires hope, effectively preparing them for a successful reintegration into their families or communities.
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Residential/24-hour residential
- Treatment focus
- Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
- Medications used
- Aripiprazole · Clozapine · Olanzapine · Risperidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Activity therapy · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Abnormal involuntary movement scale
- Special programs
- Clients who have experienced trauma · Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) · Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds · Medicaid · Other State funds · State corrections or juvenile justice funds · State education agency funds · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Family psychoeducation · Case management service · Education services
Facility-provided information
- Care offered
- Residential Rehab
- Conditions treated
- ADHD, ADD · Anxiety · Depression · Grief and Loss · Neurodiversity · Personality Disorders · Post Traumatic Stress Disorder · Stress · Trauma
- Therapies
- 1-on-1 Counseling · Adult-Child Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Trauma-Specific Therapy
- Approaches
- Family Involvement · Holistic · Individual Treatment
- Who it serves
- Adolescents · Boys · Children · Girls
- Aftercare
- Discharge Planning
- Languages
- English
Questions to ask Childrens Home Society of SD
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How long is the typical residential stay, and can family visit?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by South Dakota. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Childrens Home Society of SD
Childrens Home Society of SD reports accepting Medicaid. With South Dakota Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Rapid City
Measured from the population center of Pennington County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Rapid City, about less than a mile
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Pierre, about 145 miles
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Rapid City, about less than a mile (3 within 25 miles)
See the Pennington County treatment map, methadone clinics near Pennington County and Suboxone doctors near Pennington County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Childrens Home Society of SD offer?
Childrens Home Society of SD reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Childrens Home Society of SD accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Childrens Home Society of SD located?
24100 South Rockerville Road, Rapid City, SD 57702.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Rapid City?
From the center of Pennington County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Rapid City, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Rapid City
Abbott House West
22 Waterloo Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Addiction Recovery Centers of the
1520 North Haines Avenue, Rapid City, SD 57701
Behavior Management Systems
121 North Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Behavior Management Systems
350 Elk Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Buffalo Plains Recovery
405 East Fairlane Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
See all 23 facilities in Rapid City · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.