About Our Home Inc – Parkston
Our Home Inc in Parkston, South Dakota, cares for children and families, helping connect them with a healthier future. They offer comprehensive residential treatment for youth. Payment arrangements will be made before admission, which may include sliding scale fees and payment plans for families who qualify.
They are licensed to care for 98 juveniles in a 17,000 square foot house that contains recreational facilities and classrooms to meet the needs of adolescents. Applicants must be between the ages of 12 and 18 years and meet the criteria for substance abuse or substance dependence. Admission is prioritized for pregnant injection drug users, substance abusers and non-pregnant injection drug users.
Residents are expected to be involved in activities within the community including volunteer and community services for the neighborhood. The program includes some individual therapy, but they believe that group methods of treatment are the best way to promote your sobriety and recovery. Participants are expected to use group therapy to their advantage and engage in the program fully.
The program is typically 45 to 60 days in length. Youth may qualify for a short-term relapse program that is 18 days. During their stay, they’ll engage in educational groups, task groups, AA and NA meetings and other activities as assigned.