Action for the Betterment of - Our Community

Community-Focused Outpatient Care

Action for the Betterment of Our Community (ABC) provides outpatient substance use treatment in rural Sturgis, South Dakota. Services include assessments, individual and group therapy, relapse prevention planning, and virtual counseling options. Treatment is rooted in evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). Separate programming is available for adolescents and adults, with a focus on supporting long-term behavioral change in a familiar, community-based environment.

Structured Sober Living for Men

ABC operates the Sturgis Recovery House, a transitional sober living facility for men who have completed a residential program. Residents live in a recovery-focused environment with structure, weekly therapy, social support groups, and full-time work requirements. The program helps individuals build accountability, reestablish routines, and maintain recovery while adjusting to daily life post-treatment.

Trauma-Informed Support for Underserved Populations

ABC’s programming is trauma-informed and adapted for individuals facing complex recovery needs, including veterans, justice-involved clients, older adults, and people managing chronic pain. Peer mentors play a central role in care delivery, helping clients rebuild trust, improve coping skills, and stay engaged in their recovery journey. Services are designed with flexibility and empathy to meet clients where they are.

Prevention and Youth Diversion Programming

Beyond treatment, ABC leads local prevention initiatives in schools and courts. Its outreach programs include tobacco cessation classes, life-skills education, and diversion services for teens. By addressing risk factors early, ABC supports youth in developing healthier decision-making and avoiding deeper justice system involvement.

Real-World Skills for Lasting Recovery

Recovery at ABC goes beyond therapy. Clients gain access to job readiness coaching, education support, and peer-led recovery groups. LifeSkills and Project SUCCESS are core offerings that help clients build the confidence and practical knowledge needed to sustain progress after treatment. While ABC does not provide medications for addiction treatment (MAT), it supports recovery from non-opioid substance use through structured care and community connection.