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About the Avera Behavioral Health CenterBehavioral Health Center Entrance

Avera McKennan is proud of our commitment to behavioral health services in the region. A dedicated team of professionals, including architects, engineers, planners, hospital administration and health professionals were involved with the creation of the Avera Behavioral Health Center, which includes:

  • 100,000 Sq. Ft, 110 Bed Inpatient Facility
  • Five Inpatient Units: Child, Adolescent, Adult, Adult Acute, Senior
  • Adjoining 30,000 Sq. Ft. Medical Office Building dedicated to psychiatry services
  • USD Sanford School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Residency Program, including a child fellowship Program
  • SDSU Pharmacy Residency Program
  • Avera Research Institute - Brain Research Institute
  • Day Hospital Program
  • Bistro Café and Coffee Bar
  • Meditation Room

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Avera Behavioral Health Center is a regional leader in behavioral health services »

Mental Health
Awarness


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

Clinical Expertise

Our clinical behavioral health experts are now in one dedicated facility. Our doctors and clinical staff specialize in complete psychological and psychiatric services for children, adolescents and adults.

Avera Institute for Human Behavioral Genetics

Avera IHBG is the premier research program for psychiatric disease in the region. Learn more »

Common Conditions

We can offer assistance if you or a loved one needs help. Call us to learn more about treating these common conditions:

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders