How We Help You Get Into Treatment

Starting addiction treatment in Rapid City shouldn’t feel like navigating a system. At Buffalo Plains Recovery, our admissions team is here to walk you through every step, answer every question, and remove every barrier we can so you can focus on what matters: getting the help you deserve.

If you or your loved one needs medically supervised detox, you don’t have to travel out of state to get expert-level care. Buffalo Plains Recovery is the only licensed non-hospital medical detox in Western South Dakota, with fast admissions available and a clinical team on-site 24/7.

Our Confidential Admissions Process

From your first call to your first day of treatment, we keep it simple and always confidential.

Reach Out

Call us anytime, day or night. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and have a free, completely confidential conversation about what you’re facing. There’s no commitment required and nothing you share will be used against you. We’re just here to listen and help you figure out the right next step.

Insurance Verification

We’ll verify your insurance benefits quickly and confidentially, and walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you arrive. Buffalo Plains Recovery accepts most major insurance providers and South Dakota Medicaid. We will explain your options clearly so there are no surprises.

Confidential Pre-Assessment

Once you’re ready, we’ll schedule a brief pre-assessment over the phone. This helps our team understand your situation, your history, and your goals so we can recommend the right level of addiction treatment for where you are right now. If medically supervised detox is the right starting point for you, we can often admit you within a day.

Set Your Admission Date

Once your care plan is in place, we’ll coordinate your admission date and help you prepare. For clients starting with detox, our medical team is on-site and ready to receive you as soon as you’re cleared to come.

Arrive and Begin Recovery

When you walk through our doors, you’ll be welcomed by a team that’s genuinely glad you’re here. We’ll get you settled into your private room, introduce you to your care team, and begin building your personalized treatment plan. From this point forward, your only job is to focus on yourself.

What to Expect When You Arrive

Arriving at an addiction treatment center for the first time can feel overwhelming, and that’s completely normal. Our team at Buffalo Plains Recovery is here to make sure your first hours feel calm, safe, and supported.

You’ll check in with a member of our admissions staff who will walk you through the intake process, answer any questions, and help you get settled into your private room. We move at a pace that works for you, and there will always be someone nearby if you need anything.

What to Bring

We want you to feel comfortable and settled from the moment you arrive at our Rapid City addiction treatment center. Pack enough for at least two weeks, and don’t worry if you forget something. Our team is here to help you get what you need.

Documents

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • Insurance card
  • Emergency contact information
  • List of family and friends’ phone numbers
  • List of current medications and prescribing providers
  • Prescribed medications in original bottles
  • Inhalers, EpiPens, or medical devices if needed

Toiletries and Personal Care

***All products must have no alcohol in the first three ingredients.

  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Soap or body wash
  • Deodorant
  • Chapstick
  • Hairbrush or comb
  • Lotion and skin care products
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Shaving items or beard trimmers
  • Contacts or glasses
  • Nicotine products (chew, pouches, cigarettes, or vapes) must be new and unopened; bring enough for at least two weeks

Clothing

  • Two weeks of comfortable clothing
  • Weather-appropriate shoes and slides or flip flops
  • Jacket or coat

Comfort and Daily Living

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Books
  • Journal and pens or pencils

A Place Built for Healing

Our addiction treatment facility in Rapid City is quiet, residential, and designed to feel like a refuge. Private rooms and bathrooms give you the space you need to rest and reflect, and our staff creates an atmosphere that is warm, steady, and genuinely supportive from the moment you arrive.

Admissions FAQs

Getting started is simple. Call our admissions team 24/7 for a free, confidential assessment. We’ll verify your insurance, complete intake paperwork, and get you admitted as quickly as possible, with same-day placement available in many cases.

Yes. We accept most major insurance providers and South Dakota Medicaid. Our team can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially at no cost to you, so you know exactly what to expect before you arrive.

In many cases, same-day or next-day admission is possible. Once we verify your insurance and complete your confidential pre-assessment, we work to get you into treatment as fast as possible.

Not necessarily. Our team will assess your situation during the clinical intake and recommend the right level of care for where you are. Some clients begin with medical detox, while others start directly in residential or outpatient treatment.

We welcome calls from family members and loved ones. Our admissions team can walk you through the process, answer your questions, and help you understand your options for getting your loved one into addiction treatment in Rapid City.