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Capital Area Counseling Services

Pierre, SD

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Pierre, SD · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Capital Area Counseling Services

Capital Area Counseling Services (CACS) helps people struggling with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions. They offer outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, and crisis intervention for individuals of all ages. With specialized programs like CARE Services for adults and Systems of Care for youth, CACS provides personalized treatment and strong community support.
CACS uses evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and moral reconation therapy (MRT) to help clients manage emotions and build coping skills. Outpatient counseling includes individual, group, and family sessions, while support groups aid in addiction recovery. Their approach connects clients to internal and community resources for well-rounded, long-term healing.
Programs like Therapeutic Foster Care provide stable homes for children with emotional and behavioral needs. Adolescent mental health groups teach skills to manage aggression, emotions, and decision-making. CACS is also dedicated to suicide prevention through the Zero Suicide initiative, ensuring individuals receive the care and support needed for safety and recovery.

Classified as community mental health center. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Aripiprazole, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Community Mental Health Block Grants; IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

2001 Eastgate Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

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Facility direct line

(605) 224-5811

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Capital Area Counseling Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Capital Area Counseling Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific SD Medicaid plan. Call (605) 224-5811 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Capital Area Counseling Services offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Capital Area Counseling Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Capital Area Counseling Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Capital Area Counseling Services?
Call the facility directly at (605) 224-5811 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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