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Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
families face across the state.
South Dakota’s mental health needs intersect directly with access to Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) care.
The mental illness prevalence rate in South Dakota is 24.9 percent among adults, and 230,043 South Dakota residents are experiencing mental illness across the state’s 924,669 residents. In South Dakota, 18.2 percent of adults who needed mental health treatment did not receive it, a gap that becomes more visible when care requires frequent attendance and consistent scheduling. The average wait time for therapy in South Dakota is 8–12 weeks, delaying structured support for people whose symptoms are pronounced, recurring, and disruptive to everyday life. Capacity constraints are reinforced by workforce distribution: South Dakota has 234.4 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, while 82.02 percent of counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Geography compounds the strain because South Dakota’s 66 counties span 77,116 square miles, with 11.99 people per square mile, and residents face average 30-mile distances to reach qualified providers specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program.
These figures translate into practical barriers that shape whether IOP is realistically reachable. A 60-mile round trip to care can require 2+ hours per visit over rural roads, and that time burden repeats across the multiple weekly sessions that define an Intensive Outpatient Program. At South Dakota’s gas price of $3.29 per gallon, the 60-mile round trip costs $7.90 per session, adding up to $410.78 annually for weekly therapy, before considering the cost of the program itself. For South Dakota’s median household income of $72,421, recurring travel expenses and time away from work or caregiving responsibilities can become a deciding factor in whether treatment continues. Winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, turning missed sessions into interrupted care. When 82.02 percent of counties are shortage areas and the statewide wait time is 8–12 weeks, delays are not limited to one clinic or one city; they reflect system-wide limits that affect residents across all 77,116 square miles.
UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE
Virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a level of mental healthcare that is more intensive than traditional weekly therapy. When symptoms are pronounced, recurring, & disruptive to everyday life, a higher cadence of treatment is often needed to improve quality of life. Treatment is delivered to clients directly in the comfort of their own home, with highly specialized care that’s specifically geared to each client’s needs, that provides the proper skills, support, accountability, and motivation needed to see clinically significant results. By receiving the right care at a higher cadence, clients gain greater adherence to treatment.
The goal of IOP is to help people manage their mental health and achieve lasting recovery while still allowing them to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities.
Evidence-Based Care
Expert Therapists
Curated Communities
Personalized Treatment
Immediate Availability
Flexible Scheduling
Virtual Access
Ongoing Support
We specialize in treating high acuity, high severity, mental health conditions with highly-personalized, comprehensive care that yields meaningful results

Schedule a call with a care coordinator to learn more about our program or signup directly
We’ll conduct a thorough intake to create your personalized virtual treatment plan
Meet your group and your individual therapist in as little as 24 hours
80%
of members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms at baseline.
70%
Of members see clinically significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms within 8 weeks
50%
Achieve Remission Levels Within 8-weeks
90%
of our members would be disappointed if they could no longer access care through Grouport

Our team of licensed mental health providers uses a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a treatment plan for you & can provide the care needed to get better.
Our team of providers uses a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind for South Dakota residents. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a group for you & can provide the care needed to get better.
[Get Started] [ Schedule Free Call ]Anxiety, OCD, Agoraphobia, Panic, Phobias
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum depression
Trauma & PTSD
Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Couples Issues, Parenting, Supporting a loved one, Chronic Illness, Work stress & burnout, Divorce, Narcissistic Abuse, Gender identity, LGBTQIA Support
Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, Anger Management, ADHD, Substance Abuse & Addiction
Self-harm, Self-injury, Suicidal ideation, Suicide Survival
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) , Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy
Check out how our services have helped our members see life-changing results
Sarah

"It’s helped our family improve communication, control anger, and it’s helped my husband and I parent better. I’m forever grateful for bringing our family even closer together."
Isabel

"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."
Danielle

"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"
Glenn

"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."
Benjamin

"Adam is helping me to approach my anxieties from a different perspective. So I’m working on developing this awareness and not be too fearful about it."
Charlotte

“Group therapy depends on the facilitator and the participants. This particular one is great for both.”
Melanie

“I love getting another perspective on an issue from another participant. It changes my whole thought process and really helps me see things clearly. I like Grouport because there is no pressure to discuss your problems. During my good weeks, I usually have a similar problem to someone else in the group that's in the back of my mind. They bring that problem to life when they talk about their own situations. We always come to a solution for these negative thoughts or emotions.”
$337/week
billed at $1,348/mo
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If you have an address in South Dakota, Grouport can serve you regardless of your ZIP code.
Let's find the right therapist and group matches for you, so you can get consistent, intensive, & effective care.
