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

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 »
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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.
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Interactive Tour
The 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 »
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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.