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Brenda Boetel, Director
City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs
725 N. LaCrosse, Suite 300
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone:  (605) 394-6128
Fax:  (605) 394-6890
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

General Information

  1. I need to get my husband/wife/friend/son/daughter into Detox. How do I do that?

    2. Contact CCADP and ask to speak with someone regarding admission procedures.
    See also:  Emergency Committals

  2. I want to commit my husband/wife/friend/son/daughter. What do I do?

    3. Physically come to CCADP, ask for assistance in completing an Emergency Commitment application.
    An administrator will screen for appropriateness and eligibility.
    See also:  Emergency Committals

  3. How do I find out if somebody is staying there?

    4. Due to confidentiality, we are not able to verify if someone is here or not without a signed Release of Information from the client. Our practice is to take a message and if that person is here, give them the message. It will be the client's responsibility to return the call.

  4. How do I have someone brought in?

    5. First, contact CCADP to see if a bed is available. You can encourage the individual to come voluntarily. If it is an emergency, complete an emergency commitment application and submit to the designated administrator at CCADP for approval. You may also call law enforcement officials if someone is a danger to self or others.
    See also:  Emergency Committals

  5. How long are people kept there?

    6. Until they no longer meet the criteria for intoxication, incapacitation, or danger to self or others.
    See also:  Detox

  6. How do I know if my husband/wife/friend/son/daughter is an alcoholic/Meth addict?

    7. The best way is to have them complete a chemical dependency evaluation by a certified chemical dependency counselor or other qualified professional.
    See also:  Assessments  |  On-line Self-Assessments

  7. What are the physiological signs and symptoms of methamphetamine use?

    8. Dilated pupils, profuse sweating, chills, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, chest pain, palpitations, slow heart rate, elevated temperature, suppressed appetite, teeth grinding, insomnia or little need for sleep, tremors, seizures, confusion, respiratory, and depression.
    See also:  Drug Description

  8. How many people come through Detox in a week/month?

    9. Week = 50
    Month = 200

  9. Where do I go if I'm withdrawing from opiates/tranquilizers?

    10. Currently City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs cannot take clients that are withdrawing from opiates, painkillers, or tranquilizers. We refer these clients to the hospital for withdraw.

  10. What is "Social Setting Detox"?

    11. It is an organized service that is delivered by appropriately trained staff, which provides 24-hour supervision, observation, and support for clients who are intoxicated or experiencing withdrawal. CCADP does have staff to supervise self-administered medications for the management of withdrawal. CCADP does rely on established clinical protocols to identify clients who are in need of medical services beyond the capacity of the facility and transfers clients to more appropriate levels of care.

  11. What is subsistence?

    12. It is monies that are paid by the client toward the cost of a particular service.

  12. Is Meth really the worst drug that there is now?

    13. There is no "worst drug." Each person can react to drugs differently depending on their chemistry.
    See also:  Drug Description

  13. Can you ever recover from use of Meth?

    14. Yes. Addiction is not curable but is treatable.

  14. Is Meth addiction different from other addictions?

    15. Meth can have profound effects on the neurological system.
    See also:  Drug Description

  15. How many beds are there?

    16. City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs have 60 residential beds. Friendship House has 30 residential beds.

  16. Do you have a Detox bed available?

    17. To determine if we have an opening please call:  (605)394-6128 ext 200.

  17. How long do I have to stay in Detox?

    18. When appropriate, a client is assessed by a chemical dependency counselor within 24 hours of admission. Continued Service Reviews are completed every 48 hours to determine whether or not there are criteria for continued stay or discharge. A typical detox stay, without complications, ranges from 24 to 48 hours.
    See also:  Detox

  18. Why do Detox clients have to wear pajamas?

    19. This helps the staff better identify and monitor those individuals that are detoxifying from alcohol/drug use.

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Treatment

  1. My husband/wife/friend/son/daughter needs to get into treatment. What do I do?

    2. The state of South Dakota requires an Alcohol and Drug Evaluation before entering into a program. The person needing to get into treatment must come to our office to make an appointment for the evaluation. By the end of the evaluation, the counselor will recommend appropriate services. If it is recommended to attend City/County Alcohol and Drug Programs, the Treatment and Continued Care Coordinator will contact the client to set up a treatment start date. Before a start date can be given, a current skin TB test would be required.
    See also:  Assessments  |  Outpatient Evening Treatment

  2. The court in another state has ordered me to do treatment. Can I do it here?

    3. The state of South Dakota requires an Alcohol and Drug Evaluation be done by a South Dakota facility before entering into a program. The person needing to get into treatment would need to come to our office to make an appointment.
    See also:  Assessments

  3. What kind of treatment programs do you offer? What is the cost for treatment?

    4. We offer Outpatient Treatment, Residential Treatment, Continued Care, DUI Class, Anger Management, and Corrective Thinking.
    See also:  Anger Management  |  Residential Treatment  |  Continued Care
                   Corrective Thinking  |  DUI Program  |  Outpatient Evening Treatment

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DUI Class

  1. How do I sign up for a DUI class?

    2. You would need to come into the office during regular business hours to pre-register for the class. At that time our front desk staff would explain the dates and times of the class. The $150.00 fee would need to be paid for by the day before the class that you would chose.

  2. I need 20 hours of DUI classes for another state. How do I do the class here?

    3. You would need to check with what state is requiring you to complete this class and explain to them that South Dakota only requires a 12-hour DUI Class. If the other state approves our class then you would need to come into the office during regular business hours to pre-register for the class. At that time our front desk staff would explain the dates and times of the class. The $150.00 fee would need to be paid for by the day before the class that you would chose.

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Assessment

  1. My husband/wife/friend/son/daughter is in jail and he/she needs to get an assessment. How do I do that?

    2. We cannot make an appointment for an assessment from a friend or family member while they are incarcerated. If an inmate needs an evaluation, a Court Services Officer, Attorney, Jail Staff or the client themselves need to contact us to make an appointment for the evaluation.

  2. How do I schedule an evaluation/assessment?

    3. You would need to come into our office during regular business hours and fill out paperwork to make an appointment. At that time, you will be given the written part of the assessment to take with you to fill out. On the day of the appointment, you would return with the paperwork completely filled out and then meet with the assigned counselor.

  3. What do I need to bring to my assessment appointment?

    4. You would bring in the written part of the assessment that you were given on the day that you made the appointment. You would also bring any documentation of household income to see if you qualify for financial assistance. (Preferred is last 2 months of pay stubs or most recent income tax return.)

  4. Do you take insurance?

    5. It would be the client's responsibility to pay for the services and then submit to their insurance company on their own. We can provide any documentation the client may need to submit to their insurance company.

  5. How do I qualify for funding for services?

    6. Qualifying for state assistance depends on how many are in your household. See table below:

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Other

  1. How do I sign up for Corrective Thinking / Anger Management class?

    2. Come into the office during regular business hours to pre-register for the class. This will take about 5 minutes. At that time our front desk staff explains the dates and times of the class. The cost for the class is $250.00. $150.00 of the fee needs to be paid before you can start the class and the remainder paid by the 6th class.

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  3. Where do I go for STD testing?

    4. South Dakota Department of Health, 909 St. Patrick Street, Suite 7, 394-2516

  4. I missed my 24/7 program. What can I do?

    5. Call your Court Service Officer, Attorney or Judge as soon as possible and show up at the next time 24/7 is open.
    See also:  24/7

  5. How long is Continued Care?

    6. Continued Care is Phase Two of treatment, which generally last 12 to 24 weeks depending on client's needs.
    See also:  Continued Care

  6. How is your agency staffed?

    7. We have a Medical Director, Agency Director, Assistant Director, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors, EMT /Technicians, Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Administrative staff.

  7. Can I do community service work at your agency?

    8. We do have opportunities for community service. Please contact the Tech Desk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  8. How can I volunteer?

    9. Call administration to set up an appointment to discuss process.
    See also:  Volunter Interest Form

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