Buffalo Plains Recovery

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About Buffalo Plains Recovery

Buffalo Plains Recovery is a licensed detox, residential, and outpatient treatment center located at 405 East Fairlane Drive in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving adults throughout Western South Dakota. The facility provides medically supervised detox alongside a full residential program, making it one of the few centers in the region where a person can move from acute withdrawal management directly into structured inpatient care without transferring facilities. Same-day admissions are available, and staff can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The center’s levels of care span the full continuum of addiction treatment. Medical detox with 24/7 supervision anchors the clinical program, supported by residential treatment for those who need an immersive inpatient setting. For individuals stepping down from residential care or entering treatment at a less intensive level, Buffalo Plains Recovery also offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and a standard outpatient program. Most clients remain in treatment between 30 and 90 days depending on clinical need and progress.

Treatment at Buffalo Plains Recovery addresses alcohol addiction, opioid and fentanyl use, prescription drug misuse, trauma and PTSD, and co-occurring mental health disorders. The clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), individual therapy, group counseling, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention planning. Private rooms and bathrooms, dedicated therapy rooms, and peaceful outdoor spaces are part of the facility’s residential environment.

Buffalo Plains Recovery serves a broad range of adults, including veterans, pregnant women, young adults ages 18 to 25, seniors, and individuals who are court-ordered into treatment. The facility also provides HIV/AIDS support services. Payment is accepted through Medicaid, Medicare, South Dakota Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements, reducing a common barrier to entry for people across the region who need immediate access to detox and residential care.

24/7 medical detox supervision on-site — no transfer needed to begin withdrawal management
Same-day admissions available for people who need immediate access to detox or residential care
Full continuum from medical detox through residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient under one roof in Rapid City
Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, including South Dakota Medicaid
Specialized programming for veterans, pregnant women, court-ordered individuals, and adults with co-occurring disorders

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Residential Treatment Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Medical Detox Outpatient Program
Conditions: Alcohol Addiction Opioid And Fentanyl Use Prescription Drug Misuse Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) Individual Therapy Group Counseling Trauma-informed Care Relapse Prevention
Populations: Adults Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women Hiv/aids Support Court-ordered
Languages: English
Facility: Private Rooms And Bathrooms 24/7 Medical Detox Supervision Peaceful Outdoor Spaces Therapy Rooms Same-day Admissions Available

Location

Where it is

405 East Fairlane Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 Get directions

Medical Detox and 24/7 Withdrawal Management in Rapid City

Buffalo Plains Recovery provides medically supervised detox with around-the-clock clinical oversight for adults entering treatment for alcohol addiction, opioid and fentanyl use, and prescription drug misuse. Withdrawal from these substances carries serious medical risks, and having on-site supervision available at every hour is a core feature of the program. Because detox and residential treatment exist within the same facility, clients do not face the disruption of transferring to a different center once the acute withdrawal phase is complete.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is part of the clinical toolkit available during the detox and treatment process. Same-day admissions mean that someone in crisis in Rapid City or anywhere across Western South Dakota can begin the intake process immediately — the center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. Families and individuals can reach the admissions team directly at (605) 405-2127.

Levels of Care: From Inpatient Detox to Outpatient Programs

Few facilities in Western South Dakota offer the full range of care that Buffalo Plains Recovery provides on a single campus. The continuum begins with medical detox and inpatient residential treatment, moves through a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for clients who need structured daily programming without overnight stays, and continues with an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a standard outpatient program for those further along in recovery. This stepped-down structure allows clinical staff to match the level of care to where a client actually is — not where a rigid program timeline says they should be.

Program length reflects individual clinical need. Most clients stay between 30 and 90 days, though the specific duration depends on progress and the complexity of each person's situation. Co-occurring disorders such as trauma and PTSD are addressed alongside substance use throughout all levels of care, rather than being treated as a separate issue to be handled after addiction treatment ends.

Who Buffalo Plains Recovery Serves

Buffalo Plains Recovery is built to serve a wide cross-section of adults who need detox and addiction treatment. The facility specifically serves veterans, pregnant women, young adults between 18 and 25, seniors, men, women, and individuals who are court-ordered into treatment. HIV/AIDS support is also available. This breadth of population served reflects a clinical program designed to handle complex cases rather than only straightforward presentations.

On the financial side, the facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, South Dakota Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay or private pay arrangements. For veterans in Western South Dakota, TRICARE coverage and the facility's dedicated veteran services make Buffalo Plains Recovery a practical and clinically appropriate option. Prospective clients or family members with insurance questions can contact the center at info@buffaloplainsrecovery.com or by calling (605) 405-2127.

Treatment Approach: Therapy, MAT, and Trauma-Informed Care

The clinical methods at Buffalo Plains Recovery include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), individual therapy, group counseling, trauma-informed care, and structured relapse prevention. Trauma and PTSD are listed explicitly among the conditions the facility treats, and the use of trauma-informed care across the program reflects a recognition that unresolved trauma and substance use disorders frequently co-occur — particularly among veteran populations.

The residential environment includes private rooms and bathrooms, dedicated therapy rooms, and outdoor spaces. These are not incidental amenities; for someone stabilizing through medical detox and moving into residential programming, having private space during a physically and psychologically demanding period is a meaningful clinical consideration. The facility's address — 405 East Fairlane Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701 — places it within the city while remaining accessible to people traveling from across Pennington County and the broader Western South Dakota region.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted: South Dakota Medicaid
Payment options: Medicaid Medicare Private Insurance TRICARE Self-pay / Cash Private Pay

Common questions

FAQs About Buffalo Plains Recovery

Does Buffalo Plains Recovery offer medical detox? +

Yes. Medical detox with 24/7 supervision is one of the confirmed levels of care at Buffalo Plains Recovery in Rapid City, SD. Clients going through withdrawal are monitored around the clock, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is available as part of the detox and treatment process. The facility operates every day of the week with no gaps in coverage.

Can I get admitted to Buffalo Plains Recovery the same day I call? +

Same-day admissions are available at Buffalo Plains Recovery. The center operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, meaning intake can begin at any time — including evenings, weekends, and holidays. You can reach the admissions team at (605) 405-2127 or by emailing info@buffaloplainsrecovery.com.

What levels of care does Buffalo Plains Recovery provide? +

Buffalo Plains Recovery offers a full continuum that includes Medical Detox, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and a standard Outpatient Program. This means clients can begin with medically supervised detox and step down through progressively less intensive levels of care without changing facilities.

What substances and conditions are treated at Buffalo Plains Recovery? +

The facility treats alcohol addiction, opioid and fentanyl use, and prescription drug misuse. It also addresses trauma and PTSD alongside substance use disorders, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions through a dual diagnosis approach.

How long is the program at Buffalo Plains Recovery? +

Most clients remain in treatment between 30 and 90 days. The actual length depends on individual clinical needs and how a person progresses through treatment. The range allows the program to accommodate both shorter detox-and-stabilization stays and longer residential treatment courses.

Does Buffalo Plains Recovery accept Medicaid or insurance? +

Yes. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, South Dakota Medicaid, TRICARE, private insurance, and self-pay or private pay arrangements. This makes the program accessible to a wide range of people, including veterans covered by TRICARE and South Dakota residents enrolled in Medicaid.

Does Buffalo Plains Recovery treat veterans? +

Veterans are among the specific populations served at Buffalo Plains Recovery. The facility accepts TRICARE and offers trauma-informed care, which is particularly relevant for veterans managing PTSD alongside substance use disorders. The center is located in Rapid City and serves adults throughout Western South Dakota.

Is Buffalo Plains Recovery able to treat pregnant women? +

Yes. Pregnant women are listed among the populations specifically served at Buffalo Plains Recovery. The facility's medical detox supervision and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) capabilities make it equipped to address the clinical complexity that pregnancy adds to addiction treatment.

Does Buffalo Plains Recovery treat co-occurring mental health conditions? +

Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are explicitly among the conditions treated at Buffalo Plains Recovery. Trauma and PTSD are also addressed as part of the clinical program. Trauma-informed care is a confirmed therapeutic method used throughout the treatment process.

Where is Buffalo Plains Recovery located and what area does it serve? +

Buffalo Plains Recovery is located at 405 East Fairlane Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701, in Pennington County. The facility's primary service area is Western South Dakota. Adults from across the region can access the full continuum of care — from medical detox through outpatient programming — at this single Rapid City location.