Southeastern Directions For Life

What Southeastern Directions For Life does

Southeastern Directions for Life is a private, non-profit behavioral health agency organized as a South Dakota nonprofit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves individuals and families across Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties, reaching over 5,000 people annually. The agency operates through four physical locations in Sioux Falls that together deliver counseling and children's services, adult community support services, the Cayman Court assisted living facility for adults with severe mental illness who have experienced homelessness, and education and integration services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The organization's service portfolio spans the full behavioral health continuum, including outpatient counseling (individual, family, group, and trauma therapy), specialized treatment programs for depression, anxiety, substance use, and trauma, plus developmental disability services such as special education, adult day services, home-based services, and service coordination. Clinical delivery relies on evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Play Therapy, Theraplay, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Specialized programming includes the On-Track SD early intervention program for First Episode of Psychosis, school-based services such as the CAST program, and 24/7 crisis intervention through the Mobile Crisis Team partnership with law enforcement.

Revenue is generated primarily through insurance reimbursements from a broad payer mix including Avera Health Plan, Sanford Health, Wellmark BCBS, Medicare Part B, South Dakota Medicaid, and Tricare, supplemented by charitable donations and a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Distribution is direct and community-embedded: clients access services through walk-ins, appointments, and referrals from healthcare providers, schools, law enforcement, and Minnehaha County specialty courts (Mental Health Court, Drug & DUI Court, and Veterans Court). The organization holds accreditation from the National Council on Quality and Leadership and is certified by the South Dakota Division of Developmental Disabilities and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education, supporting its integrated role in the regional behavioral health ecosystem.

Name

Southeastern Directions For Life

Legal name

South Eastern Behavioral Health

Website

https://southeasternbh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Southeastern Directions for Life is a non-profit behavioral health agency serving southeastern South Dakota since 1952, providing mental health counseling, developmental disability services, crisis intervention, and assisted living to over 5,000 individuals annually across four counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Therapeutic/Behavioral & Residential Treatment K–12 Schools (EDAJABAI), Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Community mental health
• Developmental disability services
• Mental health counseling
• Crisis intervention services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursements: Southeastern accepts a wide range of commercial insurance plans including Avera Health Plan, Sanford Health, Wellmark BCBS, Medicare Part B, SD Medicaid, Tricare, and many others. Services are billed through standard behavioral health coding.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Southeastern accepts charitable donations from individuals to support their mission of providing mental health services to the community.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Services: A sliding fee scale is offered based on family size and income for individuals who may not have adequate insurance coverage, ensuring access to services regardless of ability to pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southeastern Directions for Life delivers outpatient behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and individuals with developmental disabilities across southeastern South Dakota. Offerings include individual/family/group counseling, evidence-based therapies, substance use disorder treatment, developmental disability education, and assisted living at Cayman Court for adults with severe mental illness experiencing homelessness.

Product overview

Southeastern Directions for Life is a private, non-profit behavioral health agency that has served southeastern South Dakota since 1952. The organization operates as a comprehensive behavioral health platform offering multiple interconnected service modules. The core service portfolio includes Children's Mental Health Services and Adult Mental Health Services as the primary service lines, supported by specialized Counseling Services (individual, family, group, and trauma therapy). A distinct operational unit is Cayman Court Assisted Living Facility for adults with severe mental illness. The Education & Integration Services division provides certified developmental disability services. Additional specialized offerings include Depression Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Substance Use Disorder Services, and 24/7 Crisis Support. The organization also maintains Community Partnerships including specialty courts and Mobile Crisis Team collaboration with law enforcement. Together, these services form a coordinated care ecosystem serving Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties with over 5,000 people served annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Children's Mental Health Services Comprehensive mental health support for children and adolescents including individual counseling, family therapy, behavioral health programs, and specialized therapeutic services such as play therapy and early intervention.
• Adult Mental Health Services Outpatient mental health services for adults including Community Support Services (CSS), CARE program, IMPACT program, Employment Connection, 5th Street Clubhouse, Homeless Outreach, Substance Use Disorder Services, Health Home, Transition House, and On-Track SD early intervention program.
• Counseling Services Individual, family, and group counseling for all ages addressing trauma, depression, eating disorders, conflict, life transitions, divorce, and grief.
• Education & Integration (Disability) Services Certified developmental disability services including special education, adult day services, home-based services, service coordination, nursing services, and transitional services. Accredited by the National Council on Quality and Leadership.
• Cayman Court Assisted Living Facility Assisted living facility for adults ages 18+ with severe mental illness who have experienced homelessness, providing on-site psychiatry, case management, housekeeping, medication assistance, meals, and transportation.
• Depression Treatment Program Personalized depression treatment including therapeutic support, customized treatments, and mental health therapies for individuals experiencing depression or feelings of hopelessness.
• Anxiety Treatment Program Treatment for various anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), specific phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and PTSD using CBT, EMDR, and other therapeutic approaches.
• Trauma Therapy Evidence-based trauma therapy including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to help individuals process traumatic memories and reduce distress.
• Group Therapy Services Group therapy offerings including adult groups (DBT, MRT, Spanish MRT, WRAP, Seeking Safety, Nurturing Families, Wellness Support, Charting a New Course, DV-MRT) and adolescent groups (ART, CAST, Catch My Breath, Alternatives Program).
• Substance Use Disorder Services State-accredited substance use disorder treatment providing early intervention and level 1.0 outpatient services for adults and adolescents with co-occurring mental health needs.
• 24/7 Crisis Support 24/7 crisis resources including the 988 mental health crisis line and connections to South Dakota Suicide Prevention, Helpline Center, and Veterans Crisis Line.
• Community Partnership Programs Alternative Sentencing Program, Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) with law enforcement, Mental Health Court, Drug & DUI Court, and Veterans Court specialty programs providing mental health treatment, substance use counseling, and case management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 people served annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Law Enforcement (Minnehaha and Lincoln County)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Mobile Crisis Team (MCT) partnership since 2011 with law enforcement in Minnehaha and Lincoln County providing 24/7 crisis intervention. MCT meets individuals in crisis wherever they are located to help develop safety plans and remain in the community, preventing unnecessary psychiatric hospitalizations or incarceration.
• Minnehaha County Specialty CourtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Minnehaha County for Mental Health Court, Drug & DUI Court, and Veterans Court. Southeastern provides mental health treatment including individual/group therapy, case management, psychiatric services, medication management, DBT, MRT, and various support groups.
• South Dakota Division of Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern's Education and Integration services are certified by the South Dakota Division of Developmental Disabilities, providing comprehensive support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• South Dakota Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern's Education and Integration services are approved by the South Dakota Department of Education, offering special education services in collaboration with local school districts.
• National Council on Quality and Leadership (NCQL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern is accredited by the National Council on Quality and Leadership, demonstrating commitment to quality standards in behavioral health services.
• Local School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern provides special education services and school-based programs including CAST (Coping and Support Training Program) integrated into school programming, and home-based services for eligible families.
• On-Track SDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheastern partners with On-Track SD, an early intervention program for individuals ages 15-40 experiencing First Episode of Psychosis, providing specialized services to promote long-term recovery.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux Falls: A nonprofit providing counseling, family services, and case management in the Sioux Falls region. Comparable community-based social services model with overlapping mental health and family support offerings.
• Behavior Management Systems: A Sioux Falls, SD-based nonprofit community mental health center providing outpatient counseling, crisis services, and case management. Most direct comparably: same geography, same population, same nonprofit BH provider model.
• Lifescape: A Sioux Falls-based nonprofit providing special education, adult day services, vocational programs, and residential support for individuals with disabilities. Direct peer in the developmental disability/E&I service line.
• Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota: A regional nonprofit serving SD with counseling, disabilities services, and refugee/youth programs. Comparable faith-based nonprofit structure and overlapping child, family, and behavioral health service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Sanford Health: The other dominant regional health system in Sioux Falls with Sanford Behavioral Health including inpatient, outpatient, and addiction services. Competes for the same referral channels and insurance contracts across southeastern SD.
• Avera Health: A large regional health system headquartered in Sioux Falls that operates Avera Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient services. Overlaps with Southeastern on mental health, substance use, and crisis care but as part of a broader hospital portfolio.
• Sevita Health (formerly MENTOR/REM): A national operator of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Broad incumbent with comparable HCBS waiver-funded services.

Regional players

• Volunteers of America Dakotas: A nonprofit operating across South Dakota and North Dakota delivering housing, behavioral health, correctional reentry, and case management. Comparable community-services model with overlapping justice-involved and SUD populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SoutheasternDirectionsForLife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbh-southeastern-behavioral-healthcare

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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