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Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center | Avera St. Mary's

801 E. Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

Eligibility

Children, mainly 0-18; also adults with cognitive disabilities

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday, after hours by appointment

Interpretation services

Interpretive services available

Application process

Referrals accepted from law enforcement and child protection services.

Fees

Medicaid/private health insurance accepted for the medical examination portion, there is no co-pay and no cost to the patient.

Service area

SD

Other Information

Age Group

Children (0-17)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-24)

Payment Options

Private Insurance
Free
Medicaid

Children's Advocacy Center services, providing a medical evaluation for children, including a child forensic interview and comprehensive head-to-toe physical examination. Avera St. Mary's Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center's mission is to provide a strong multidisciplinary, cooperative team approach in order to better serve children who are victims of child abuse. Services are provided regardless of ability to pay.

Providing organization

Avera St. Mary's

Community of physicians and healthcare teams across five states.

Central South Dakota Child Assessment Center | Avera St. Mary's