








About Buffalo Plains Recovery
Buffalo Plains Recovery, in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers care that spans medically supported detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs. They treat substance use disorders alongside dual-diagnosis mental health conditions, using a 30- to 90-day approach that includes daily individual therapy, trauma-informed care, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Their team of licensed professionals and peer mentors, many of whom are in recovery themselves, ensures every client receives a personalized plan for healing.
Build a Recovery Plan around One’s Real Life
Instead of forcing everyone into the same exact program, Buffalo Plains builds a customized recovery plan around each person’s real-life goals and struggles. They take the anxiety out of the process by combining 24/7 medical safety during detox with expert, trauma-informed therapy. And they treat clients like human beings, providing the dignity of private rooms, a small supportive community; and they accept South Dakota Medicaid so that life-saving care is accessible to more people.
Escape the Noise to Reconnect with Self
Buffalo Plains feels like a quiet retreat where clients get the privacy of their own rooms and bathrooms, alongside comfortable shared areas built for connecting with others. Their peaceful setup makes it easy to step away from stress. At the center, clients can unwind indoors, hit the gym three times a week, or get out on the trails for hikes or equine therapy.
Stay Connected to a Community that Cares
Buffalo Plains makes sure that nobody leaves treatment without a plan. They offer outpatient services for clients to smoothly transition into. Case managers work directly with local sober living homes for those who need a safe environment after treatment. Beyond that, a vibrant alumni program hosts regular events and gatherings.

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Meet Your Care Team

Ryan Letterman
CEO

Brittany Jacobs
Program Director

Heather Ochocki
Clinical Director

Chelsea Dupre
Medical Director

Greg O'Kelley
Counselor

Angela Shangreaux
Office Manager

Kristina Benter
Counselor

Rebecca Montgomery
Counselor
