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The Region's Leader in Behavioral Health Care

Avera McKennan is proud to be the region’s leader in behavioral health care. Our Avera Behavioral Health Center is a 110 bed facility providing care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

View an introductory movie to learn more about the Avera Behavioral Health Center.

LifeLight Festival

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This year's LifeLight Festival takes place September 3 - 5 in Worthing 12 miles south of Sioux Falls. We would like to thank LifeLight for the blessing of their on-going music ministry to the people receiving care at Avera. Visit the Lifelight site to learn more about the festival.

Avera Behavioral Health Center provides excellent care through passionate staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and the latest treatment methods. Our dedication to guiding the future of behavioral health care has led to innovative treatment methods including the use of art for healing purposes.
Learn more about visiting artists and more »

Professional Conference

Please Join us for the BHS Update: Management of Chronic Pain and Addictions. This year's conference has been specifically designed to elaborate on a multi-dimensional approach in helping patients with physical and emotional pain. The conference is specifically for Physicians, Nurses, Technicians, Counselors, Social Workers, other medical professionals.

View the full agenda and register online »

Please call (605) 322-8950 with questions about registration.

Interactive Tour

tour the avera behavioral health centerThe Avera Behavioral Health Center allows us to offer unparalleled service in a beautiful, peaceful environment, provided by the largest team of behavioral health experts in the region - all in one state-of-the-art facility.
Take our interactive tour »

The Medical Professionals Recovery Program at TLC Tallgrass

In collaboration, Avera Behavioral Health Services and Transitional Living Corporation (TLC), offers The Medical Professionals Recovery Program at TLC Tallgrass.

Find workplace solutions with Avera EAP

The Avera Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides outstanding, comprehensive and confidential services to companies, organizations, employees and their families. Learn more www.AveraEAP.org.

Help is just a phone call away. Call our free 24 hour assessment line
today at 1-800-691-4336 to speak with a confidential assessment counselor.

Mental Health
Awareness


Learn more about the thoughts associated with six common mental health disorders with the Mental Health Awareness Tool.

Meditation Room

Many people use meditation to help reduce stress and tension, but studies suggest meditation may help ease symptoms of physical and mental conditions. Got a moment to recharge?

In-depth articles

Learn more about Avera Behavioral Health Center by reading the articles below.

Behavioral Health - A Regional Leader

Advancing the Science of Behavioral Health