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Dr. Mark Bontreger

Watertown, SD

SAMHSA Verified IOP Dual Dx

IOP · Dual Dx center · in Watertown, SD · Serves veterans, adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Dr. Mark Bontreger: (605) 882-0800

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About Dr. Mark Bontreger

Dr. Mark Bontreger has over 30 years of experience in addiction and mental health counseling, treating a wide range of conditions, including alcohol and drug addiction, PTSD, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, relationship difficulties, and OCD.
Holistic Approach to RecoveryDr. Mark Bontreger provides comprehensive treatment, including individual, family, and group counseling to address addiction and mental health. His holistic approach combines evidence-based practices with specialized programs for lasting recovery. Through thorough evaluations, Dr. Bontreger tailors treatment plans and offers expert guidance on relationship issues, helping clients improve communication and resolve conflicts for healthier relationships and overall well-being.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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
IOP · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

525 5th Street SE, Watertown, SD 57201

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Facility direct line

(605) 882-0800

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Mark Bontreger accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (605) 882-0800 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other SD centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Dr. Mark Bontreger offer?
This facility offers: IOP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Dr. Mark Bontreger have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families.
What therapy methods does Dr. Mark Bontreger use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Dr. Mark Bontreger?
Call the facility directly at (605) 882-0800 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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