At CACS we are proud to…
Provide exceptional and effective care to individuals and families in central South Dakota by empowering those we serve, focusing on strengths, and promoting wellness within our communities.
Mental Health Services
At CACS, our trained and experienced staff provide responsive, effective, and individualized therapeutic care across the lifespan. Mental health is an integral part of overall health and wellness. CACS professionals recognize that each person brings unique experiences, strengths, and goals that drive their plans for services. Treatment recommendations consider personal needs and preferences and may include individual, group, or family sessions. CACS offers the unique ability to connect to multiple treatment teams and resources internally, as well as having the ability to also wrap in a network of supports within the community to provide the most comprehensive care. Regardless of where a person is in their journey, CACS strives to create a safe place for all to explore their experiences and build skills to enhance their lives.
Substance Use Services
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease that occurs when the recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs causes significant impairments in an individual’s life. Impairments may include physical or mental health problems, disability, and failure to meet primary responsibilities at work, school, or home. Substance use disorders can range from mild to severe. The first step in getting help for substance use is to complete a comprehensive assessment. At CACS, our qualified SUD staff can provide assessment services and treatment recommendations. Treatment recommendations for substance use disorders are individualized to the person’s needs through various professional and natural supports such as outpatient treatment, support groups, and peer specialists.
Psychiatric Services
A psychiatric provider is a medical provider who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, including substance abuse disorders. Psychiatric providers are uniquely qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological disturbance. Their medical education has given them a full working knowledge of the many causes for a patient’s feelings and symptoms. Equipped with this understanding, psychiatric providers can make a complete, accurate diagnosis and then recommend or provide treatment.
Therapeutic Foster Care
Therapeutic Foster Care is a family foster home based treatment program. TFC parents provide nurturing basic day-to-day care for a foster child in a safe environment, but treatment foster parents are also expected to provide extra time and effort to help a child meet their emotional and behavioral needs. The TFC clinical specialist and treatment parents partner with a treatment team including: the child’s therapist, school, medical providers, guardian agency and any others providing services to that child. The goal of the TFC Program is to address the causes of a child’s emotional problems and help them to change their behavior allowing the child to live a more functional life in a family, school and community.
Zero Suicide
Zero Suicide is an aspirational challenge and practical framework with the foundational belief that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. Using the Zero Suicide framework, Capital Area Counseling Services (CACS) is dedicated to a system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care by routinely and consistently embedding evidence-based practices focused on patient safety and offering hope for recovery for people at risk for suicide.
Thank You to the SD Youth Foundation, Inc.!
We had an amazing time at your Teens as Teachers training! The youth took time to reflect on what’s on their plate and identified important self-care strategies to help balance the stressors in their lives. 💡
We also discussed the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline as a valuable resource for them whenever they need support. 💜
Thank you for the opportunity to share and learn together!
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The Recovery Celebration last week was a success thanks to the work of this team 👇 Thank you to our SUD Counselors: Spencer, Kristin, Aneliese, Jamie, Linda and Bryan. And thank you to all who participated and attended!
🌟Today is also National Addiction Professionals Day!🌟 ... See MoreSee Less
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Some very wonderful people in this photo. Thank you for all you do ♥️
Rockstars!!
Woohoo!!
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant for our front office!
Are you are looking for a rewarding career with a positive and supportive work environment, great benefits, and really great co-workers ? 😁
Check out our current job vacancies on our website!
Questions about a vacancy or how to apply? Call Kellie Shuman at 224-5811 ... See MoreSee Less
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🔔 Daily Reminder:
You're strong 💪 You're not alone ❤️ Help is always available
If you're concerned that you or someone you know may be dealing with mental health or substance use, there are resources available to help samhsa.gov/find-help #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryMonth ... See MoreSee Less
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📣Don't forget! The Recovery Celebration is tonight!
Capital Lake Visitor Center
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📣The Recovery Celebration Event is today at 6pm! ... See MoreSee Less
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CACS Therapeutic Foster Care team is in need of additional foster parents/families!
Are you or someone you know interested in learning more about becoming a therapeutic foster parent?
Join us for the Foster Fest TONIGHT from 4:30-7:30pm at the YMCA to learn more!
CACS team helps license you to become a foster parent/family and walks beside you every step of the way. ... See MoreSee Less
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