Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center
Located near Mobridge, South Dakota, the Great Plains Area Youth Regional Treatment Center (GPYRTC) is a dedicated healthcare facility offering essential services to American Indian youth struggling with substance abuse. Operated by the Indian Health Service (IHS), GPYRTC provides a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to healing for adolescents in the Great Plains Region.
Program Overview and Philosophy
GPYRTC’s core mission is to establish a safe, compassionate, and healing environment. The program is designed to strengthen American Indian youth socially, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. By utilizing a comprehensive treatment model, the center addresses substance dependence and abuse as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV TR).
Admissions and Treatment Focus
The center primarily serves adolescents aged 13 to 17. Admission requires the youth to be an enrolled member of a Federally recognized Tribe or able to show lineal descendancy, with a primary diagnosis of substance dependence/abuse. The facility operates on a rolling admission basis, offering residential treatment stays that typically range from 90 to 120 days.
The comprehensive treatment regimen at GPYRTC includes:
- Individual and group counseling sessions
- Culturally relevant therapeutic activities
- Educational services
- Spiritual guidance and traditional healing practices
- Family involvement and support services
The residential setting, situated on the southeast corner of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation overlooking the Grand River, provides a serene backdrop conducive to recovery and personal growth. The program aims to equip youth with the tools and resilience needed to maintain sobriety and return to their communities successfully.
Contact Information
For admissions inquiries and further details, prospective families and referring agencies may contact the center directly.
Physical Address: 12451 Highway 1806, Mobridge, SD 57601
Phone: 605-845-7181
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the typical length of stay at the treatment center?
Residential stays are generally between 90 to 120 days, depending on individual treatment needs and progress.
Who is eligible to receive treatment at GPYRTC?
Eligibility is restricted to American Indian youth between 13 and 17 years old who are members of a federally recognized Tribe (or show lineal descendancy) and have a primary diagnosis of substance dependence or abuse.
What type of treatment approach does the facility use?
GPYRTC employs a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that integrates clinical substance abuse treatment with cultural and spiritual healing practices.
