Halfway House and Detox Center | Human Service Agency
119 19th Street N.E., Watertown, SD 57201
Eligibility
Halfway House: Males, 18 and over, diagnosed with substance use disorder and mental illness.
Detox: Available for males and females, 18 and over. Admission criteria is either currently experiencing intoxication or withdrawal symptoms with the desire for recovery.
Crisis Intervention: Available for 18 and over experiencing severe Mental Health crisis or suicidal thought.
Hours
24 hours a day / 7 days a week
605-884-0650
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Application process
Detox: Call and complete prescreening admission questions. Prescribed medications requested.
Halfway House: Complete admission application and submit for approval; Substance Use Evaluation, Psychiatric/MH Evaluation (if appropriate) and physical needed prior to Halfway House admission.
Safe Room: Referral from Law Enforcement or Counselor. Call for information.
Fees
No charge if clients meet financial guidelines according to DSS.
Service area
SD
Other Information
Age Group
- Older Adults (65+)
- Young Adults (18-24)
- Adults (25-64)
A therapeutic place of residence for persons suffering from substance use disorders and mental illness. Offering dignity and serenity to continue the journey of recovery, healing, and wholeness.
Serenity Hills offers 3 distinct programs:
-Social setting detoxification
-Halfway house combines a strong AA 12-step philosophy with a multi-disciplinary team approach, including professional addiction, psychiatric and mental health care.
-Crisis intervention/Appropriate Regional Facility/Safe Rooms for individuals experiencing mental health crisis and/or having thoughts of self-harm.
Last Assured
04/07/2026
Providing organization
Human Service Agency
Provides services for anyone seeking assessment, treatment & aftercare for any substance abuse/dependency.
