Online Intensive Outpatient Program in South Dakota

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Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Mental Health & Intensive Outpatient Program in South Dakota

Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
families face across the state.

Mental Illness Prevalence

The mental illness prevalence rate in South Dakota is 24.9 percent among adults.

Wait Time

The average wait time for therapy in South Dakota is 8–12 weeks.

Median Household Income

The median household income in South Dakota is $72,421.

Percentage Who Need Therapy

18.2 percent of adults in South Dakota who needed mental health care did not receive it.

Provider Shortage

In South Dakota, 82.02 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Mental Health Providers per 100k Residents

South Dakota has 234.4 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.

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.


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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE

Intensive Outpatient Program challenges in South Dakota

The Problem

South Dakota's 924,669 residents spread across 77,116 square miles create severe access barriers for Intensive Outpatient Program. With 82.02% of South Dakota's 66 counties designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas and just 234.4 providers per 100,000 residents, residents face average 30-mile distances to reach qualified therapists specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program. At South Dakota's gas price of $3.29/gallon, the 60-mile round trip costs $7.90 per session, $410.78 annually for weekly therapy. Winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, and the 8–12 week average wait time compounds these barriers. For South Dakota's median household income of $72,421, these travel costs add significantly to the national average Intensive Outpatient Program rate of $693-$1,154/session.

The Impact

With 11.99 people per square mile across South Dakota's 66 counties, 230,043 South Dakota residents experiencing mental illness are isolated from care, 18.2% of those who need treatment cannot access it. The 60-mile round trip to providers in Sioux Falls over rural roads means residents must sacrifice 2+ hours and $7.90 per visit from South Dakota's median household income of $72,421. Winter storms makes travel dangerous or impossible during winter, cutting off access entirely for weeks. South Dakota's agricultural economy compounds the problem, dawn-to-dusk agricultural schedules conflicts directly with standard therapy hours, and Intensive Outpatient Program requires all members to attend regularly, multiplying the scheduling burden.

The Solution

For South Dakota's 230,043 residents needing mental health care across 77,116 square miles, Grouport eliminates the 60-mile round trips, $410.78 in annual travel costs, and 8–12 week waitlists that make traditional Intensive Outpatient Program inaccessible. South Dakota residents connect with licensed therapists specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program via secure video from home, no Winter storms risks, no 2-hour drives to Sioux Falls, no scheduling around agricultural work demands. Therapists match within 24-48 hours versus South Dakota's 8–12 week average. At $311/session ($1,348/month), South Dakota residents save 55-73% below the national average of $693-$1,154/session, and also save $410.78 annually in eliminated fuel costs alone while accessing care that 234.4 providers per 100,000 residents cannot deliver across 66 counties.
In South Dakota, 82.02 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Online Intensive Outpatient Program removes the practical burden of long rural drives and weather related disruption by letting South Dakota residents attend structured sessions from home with stable scheduling. It also reduces the impact of limited local capacity because virtual care expands access beyond the nearest in state clinic, so residents can start sooner and stay consistent even when workdays run long or winter roads are unsafe.
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Getting Intensive Outpatient Program in South Dakota: Wait Times and Barriers

South Dakota’s Intensive Outpatient Program access constraints are shaped by statewide provider capacity and geography. South Dakota has 234.4 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, yet 82.02 percent of counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. With 924,669 residents spread across 77,116 square miles and 11.99 people per square mile, availability is influenced as much by distance and scheduling feasibility as by the number of clinicians in the state.

Geographic Barriers

The average 30-mile distance to reach qualified providers specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program creates a recurring logistical hurdle because IOP requires consistent attendance. A typical visit can involve a 60-mile round trip, and for many residents that travel occurs on rural roads rather than short urban commutes. The time cost is not abstract; the 60-mile round trip to providers in Sioux Falls over rural roads means residents must sacrifice 2+ hours per visit. When travel is repeated across a structured program, missed sessions become more likely, and continuity becomes harder to maintain for residents who already have limited flexibility.

Extended Wait Times

The average wait time for therapy in South Dakota is 8–12 weeks, and that delay can be especially disruptive when symptoms are pronounced and recurring. For residents seeking an Intensive Outpatient Program, waiting weeks for an opening can mean continuing without structured support during a period when regular sessions are often clinically appropriate. Waitlists also reduce choice, since residents may feel pressured to accept the first available option rather than the best fit for schedule and needs. In a state where 230,043 residents are experiencing mental illness, delays can ripple outward into missed work, strained relationships, and reduced ability to follow through on a multi-session weekly plan.

Systemic Challenges

The combination of provider scarcity and high unmet need in South Dakota means access barriers are systemic, not incidental. With 18.2 percent of adults who needed mental health care unable to receive it, the underlying inefficiencies of the current system restrict both choice and continuity for residents. These barriers extend beyond scheduling: residents often face logistical challenges securing appointments that accommodate recurring sessions, managing absences due to waitlist bottlenecks, and contending with the psychological impact of delayed or fragmented care. While some urban centers offer greater provider density, the statewide statistics reflect a persistent difficulty in accessing structured services regardless of location. For residents navigating these challenges, availability is not only about the number of providers, but whether effective, affordable intervention is accessible when it is most needed.

Urban-Rural Divide

South Dakota’s low density of 11.99 people per square mile across 66 counties means the experience of accessing IOP can differ sharply by where someone lives, even when the same statewide shortages apply. Residents outside larger hubs may face longer drives and fewer local options, while those closer to population centers still contend with the same 8–12 week wait time and the broader impact of 82.02 percent of counties being shortage areas. When winter storms make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, the divide widens further because the ability to attend consistently becomes dependent on road conditions and distance rather than clinical need.
For South Dakota residents, the practical reality of IOP access often comes down to whether care can be started quickly and attended consistently despite distance, weather, and limited provider capacity. Grouport’s online Intensive Outpatient Program reduces reliance on long drives and helps residents avoid the delays associated with an 8–12 week wait time by matching in 24–48 hours, supporting continuity when in-person attendance is difficult to sustain.
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Affordable Intensive Outpatient Program for South Dakota Residents

Grouport provides South Dakota residents with Intensive Outpatient Program at $311 per week ($1,348/month), compared with national pricing of $693–$1,154 per week and $3,000–$5,000 per month. That difference matters in a state where the average wait time for therapy is 8–12 weeks and 82.02 percent of counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. When access is delayed and options are limited, predictable pricing and faster entry into care can reduce the financial and logistical strain that often accompanies higher-acuity treatment.

Affordability and Income

At an average of $311 per week ($1,348/month), Grouport’s IOP cost represents 0.43% of South Dakota’s median household income of $72,421 per week of care. By comparison, national weekly IOP pricing of $693–$1,154 represents 0.96%–1.59% of the same income level per week. These differences play out against a backdrop where 18.2 percent of adults who needed mental health treatment did not receive it and South Dakota has 234.4 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. With 82.02 percent of counties designated as shortage areas and an 8–12 week average wait time, residents are often balancing urgency with affordability, especially when a structured program requires consistent participation rather than occasional appointments.

Hidden Cost and Barriers

Beyond program fees, South Dakota’s geography adds recurring out-of-pocket costs to in-person care. With an average distance of 30 miles to reach qualified providers specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program, residents face a 60-mile round trip per visit. At $3.29 per gallon, that travel totals $7.90 in gas expenses per session. Over a year of weekly sessions, residents would drive 3,120 miles and spend $410.78 on fuel alone. The 2+ hours per visit spent traveling to and from care also creates indirect costs, including missed work time and reduced ability to keep up with responsibilities, particularly when appointments are frequent and schedules are already constrained.

Immediate Availability

South Dakota’s 8–12 week average wait time for therapy equals 56–84 days without professional support while symptoms and daily disruption continue. In a state where winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, delays and missed sessions can stack on top of each other, making it harder to start and stay consistent once an opening finally appears. Grouport eliminates this wait with matching in 24–48 hours, giving South Dakota residents a faster path into structured IOP care when timing and consistency are central to treatment.
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What is Virtual IOP?

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.

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When people are surrounded by others who share a similar situation – results never thought possible start to happen. Our groups are highly structured, and focus on a particular diagnosis or life challenge, with only evidence-based methods, led by an expert therapist. Groups become a place to look forward to seeing the same faces each week, and an outlet to build trust and vulnerability with the people who get it.

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Individual connections play a vital role in the IOP model, which is why each person’s customized treatment plan includes a primary therapist for weekly one-on-one sessions. Individual sessions complement the group work to ensure a full support system.

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Proven Outcomes & Member Satisfaction

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

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of our members would be disappointed if they could no longer access care through Grouport

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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.

Grouport therapists are fully licensed clinical professionals (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) with specialized training in evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Program in South Dakota.
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We treat the full spectrum of mental health needs, and life challenges in South Dakota

We treat the full spectrum of mental health needs , and life challenges in South Dakota

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.

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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety (GAD) , Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Sexual Performance Anxiety, Phobias

Mood Disorders

Depression (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Postpartum Depression

Trauma & Stress Related Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Dissociative Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Stress Management, Burnout, Imposter Syndrome

Common Treatments:

  • 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

Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania, Excoriation Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Eating & Body Disorders

Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia

Life Challenges

Relationship Issues, Codependency, Attachment Issues, Divorce, Loneliness, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Grief & Loss, Chronic Illness, Gender Dysphoria, Infertility, Fertility Treatment & IVF Support, Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage, Couples Issues, Parenting, Supporting a loved one with BPD, LGBTQIA Support

Other Disorders

Substance Use & Addiction, Insomnia & Sleep Issues, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Self harm

Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Self-injury, Suicide Survival

Common Treatments

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Exposure Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Behavioral Activation

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Narcissistic Abuse 
  • Eating Disorders
  • Body Dysmorphia 
  • Agoraphobia 
  • Anger Management
  • ADHD
  • Substance Abuse & Addiction
  • Postpartum depression or anxiety
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Grief & Loss
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Couples Issues
  • Parenting
  • Supporting a loved one
  • Work stress & burnout
  • Self-harm, Self-injury, Suicidal ideation
  • Chronic Illness
  • Divorce
  • Teen/Adolescent Groups 
  • Gender identity 
  • LGBTQIA Support
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"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

Anxiety

"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

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"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."

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"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."

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FAQs About Intensive Outpatient Program in South Dakota

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment program providing more support than weekly therapy but less than residential or inpatient care. Grouport's IOP includes 9 group therapy sessions per week plus 1-3 individual therapy sessions, depending on which type of IOP plan you choose. So, it totals 10-12 hours of treatment weekly and all sessions are done virtually online. For IOP, you’ll get to select the types of groups you’d like to partake in based on your needs and schedule. Based on your needs, we’ll also present you options for therapists to meet with for individual therapy, but you’ll ultimately choose which therapist(s) and at what time(s) you meet with them for individual therapy. IOP is for people experiencing significant mental health challenges who need daily support but can still maintain their daily routine. It's designed for conditions like moderate to severe depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and many other conditions. IOP bridges the gap between weekly outpatient therapy and hospitalization when more care is needed. It provides intensive treatment while allowing you to live at home and maintain work or school commitments. It's structured support for when once a week isn't cutting it and you need something more than that but you can still function in your daily life.
Can therapy help with rural isolation and loneliness?
Yes. Rural loneliness is real, you might be surrounded by land but far from people, or in a small community where you don't really fit in. Therapy addresses the isolation, helps you find ways to connect even in limited social environments, and works on the depression or anxiety that comes with chronic loneliness. Online group therapy can be especially good because you're connecting with other people even if they're not physically near you. You're less alone just by being in regular contact with your therapist and potentially a therapy group.
Do I need a referral to join IOP?
No. You can talk directly with a Grouport care coordinator about whether IOP makes sense for your situation. IOP participants typically recognize independently that they need more support, are referred by a current therapist or psychiatrist who believes weekly therapy isn't sufficient, are referred by a primary care doctor concerned about their mental health, or are discharged from a higher level of care. Trust your gut, if you feel like you need intensive support to address persistent symptoms then IOP will likely be the right fit.
Is there a therapist who understands rural life?
Grouport has therapists from all kinds of backgrounds, including people who grew up in rural places or currently live in smaller communities. When you sign up, you can mention that rural competent care matters to you and we’ll try to match you with someone who gets it. That said, any good therapist should be able to understand your life even if they're not from a rural area themselves, that's literally their job. But if the cultural piece is important to you, definitely speak up about it and we’ll get you situated with someone your happy with.
Can I work or go to school while in IOP?
Yes, that's the whole point and advantage of outpatient care in that you maintain your life while getting intensive treatment. Sessions are scheduled at various times to accommodate work or school schedules. Most people do IOP while working full-time or attending school. We have session times at all times of day including mornings, afternoon, evening & weekends, so it’s best to choose a combination that works best for your schedule and needs but enables you to get through 10-12 hours of weekly therapy.
Can online therapy help with farming or ranching stress?
Yeah, definitely. The financial stress, weather worries, commodity price swings, equipment breakdowns, generational pressure to keep the farm going, all of that creates serious mental health impacts. Therapy helps you cope with the stress you can't control and problem solve the stuff you can. Your therapist doesn't need to know anything about agriculture to help with the anxiety, depression, or relationship strain that comes with that lifestyle. Though if you find a therapist who understands ag life, even better.
Can I leave IOP if I feel better?
You can, though it's better to taper down gradually rather than stop abruptly. Finishing the program gives you the full benefit and premature discharge increases relapse risk. But yes, you're not locked in and if you genuinely feel ready to step down you absolutely can. Typically, most clients do planned graduations which include gradual step down from say about 10 to lowering to 5 sessions weekly, along with a concrete maintenance plan. Completing IOP as recommended significantly improves long-term outcomes and stabilization. Most people who partake in IOP, will still do a certain amount of sessions on a weekly basis following IOP for ongoing maintenance.
Will IOP interfere with my job?
It’s designed not to interfere with your job. Morning, evening, lunchtime, or weekend time sessions are available, so you can build a schedule that works around typical work hours and is flexible for you. You'll need to block out time for sessions but it's doable alongside full-time work. Lots of people manage both together. The whole point of IOP is to do it with your regular daily routine, so you’ll just choose a schedule that meets the intensity of IOP but combines it in such a way that you’re able to continue to do work over that time period. Other ways of going about IOP, is perhaps part of the program you do while you're on vacation, or you reduce your hours temporarily to accommodate care, or you take a short term medical leave, or HR may be able to make you an accommodation. No matter what schedule you choose, IOP should be able to be done with your day to day responsibilities.
What if I can't attend all the sessions every week?
Attendance really matters for IOP to work, since it’s meant to be intensive by design. Missing occasional sessions happens, but recurring absences means you're not getting the treatment as it's intended. Therapists and care coordinators will work with you on barriers to attendance, and try to make sure your schedule is most conducive for consistent attendance. If schedule conflicts are preventing attendance, discuss alternatives like different session times, temporary leave with a planned return, or stepping down to less intensive treatment if you genuinely can't commit to the IOP schedule. Consistency matters and IOP requires a substantial commitment to be effective.
Can I get online therapy if I live in a rural area?
Yes, absolutely. Online therapy actually works great for rural areas since you don't need to drive an hour each way to see someone. You just need internet and a private space. Grouport therapists work with people in rural communities all the time—small towns, farm country, mountain areas, wherever. As long as your therapist is licensed in your state and you have decent enough internet for a video call, you're all set.
What's the difference between IOP and regular group therapy?
Regular group therapy meets once weekly for 60 minute sessions, and provides peer support and skill-building. It’s appropriate for people functioning reasonably well. IOP meets 9-12 times weekly for intensive intervention, includes multiple modalities (group + individual therapy), and is appropriate for people with severe symptoms and is focused on stabilizing symptoms. IOP provides a high cadence of treatment, structure, and daily accountability. Regular groups assume you're managing between sessions whereas IOP recognizes you need a much higher level of support which typically has some amount of daily sessions being done. After IOP, it’s common for people to step down to regular weekly groups for continued support. So even after IOP someone can still be doing a bunch of therapy sessions a week for ongoing maintenance, it’s just a matter of what’s best for their care needs.
What's the daily schedule like in IOP?
9 group sessions spread throughout the week at times that are convenient for you, plus 1-3 individual sessions (depending on which IOP plan you choose). Grouport’s IOP is flexible in that you can choose the types of groups you’d like to partake in and the group times that work for your schedule as well as the individual therapists that you’d like to work with and at times that are convenient for you. Sessions are scheduled at different times so you can still work or handle other responsibilities, and we have session times at all times of day including morning, afternoon, evening based on what works best to accommodate your schedule.

Intensive Outpatient Program Across All of South Dakota

Counties

Aurora County
Beadle County
Bennett County
Bon Homme County
Brookings County
Brown County
Brule County
Buffalo County
Butte County
Campbell County
Charles Mix County
Clark County
Clay County
Codington County
Corson County
Custer County
Davison County
Day County
Deuel County
Dewey County
Douglas County
Edmunds County
Fall River County
Faulk County
Grant County
Gregory County
Haakon County
Hamlin County
Hand County
Hanson County
Harding County
Hughes County
Hutchinson County
Hyde County
Jackson County
Jerauld County
Jones County
Kingsbury County
Lake County
Lawrence County
Lincoln County
Lyman County
Marshall County
McCook County
McPherson County
Meade County
Mellette County
Miner County
Minnehaha County
Moody County
Oglala Lakota County
Pennington County
Perkins County
Potter County
Roberts County
Sanborn County
Spink County
Stanley County
Sully County
Todd County
Tripp County
Turner County
Union County
Walworth County
Yankton County
Ziebach County

Cities

Sioux Falls
Rapid City
Aberdeen
Brookings
Watertown
Mitchell
Yankton
Pierre
Huron
Spearfish
Vermillion
Brandon
Box Elder
Sturgis
Madison
Tea
Harrisburg
Belle Fourche
Hot Springs
Dell Rapids
North Sioux City
Canton
Winner
Chamberlain
Milbank
Flandreau
Lemmon
Freeman
Wagner
Sisseton

Zip Codes

57103, 57104, 57105, 57106, 57107, 57108, 57110, 57701, 57702, 57703, 57718, 57719, 57720, 57401, 57402, 57006, 57007, 57069, 57717, 57037, 57033, 57785, 57003, 57783, 57732, 57747, 57064, 57073, 57501, 57544, 57301, 57321, 57036, 57350, 57005, 57311, 57078, 57314, 57341, 57201, 57202, 57219, 57754, 57532, 57031, 57571, 57362, 57363, 57534, 57345, 57356, 57262, 57012, 57374, 57010, 57312, 57002, 57334, 57331, 57319, 57052, 57442, 57270, 57013, 57015, 57560, 57445, 57067, 57440, 57364, 57520, 57268

If you have an address in South Dakota, Grouport can serve you regardless of your ZIP code.

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