Taking the first step toward recovery can feel overwhelming. Whether you are reaching out for yourself or for someone you love, the process often comes with fear, uncertainty, and a lot of questions. At Tallgrass, we make admissions as simple and supportive as possible. From the moment you call, you will be met with warmth, clarity, and the reassurance that you are not facing this alone.
We know that by the time someone reaches out for help, they are often exhausted emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Families are scared. Individuals feel desperate for relief. That is why Tallgrass offers a calm, understanding admissions experience grounded in love and practical guidance.
Our goal is to help you move from fear to hope in your very first conversation.
Because emotional struggles often overlap, guests may experience:
You Will Speak With Someone Who Understands
Every member of our admissions team has lived experience in recovery. They know the fears, the doubts, the shame, and the hope that comes with asking for help.
We Keep the Process Simple
We will walk you through each step clearly, without pressure or judgment.
We Support Families With Compassion
Families often carry as much fear as the person struggling. We make sure you feel informed and reassured.
We Focus on Safety and Connection
Your wellbeing comes first. Every step is designed to make you feel safe and supported.
We Are Available 24 Hours a Day
Hope does not follow a schedule. You can reach us anytime you are ready.
Tallgrass approaches emotional healing spiritually, relationally, and through lived experience. We do not diagnose or label. We walk beside each guest with honesty, compassion, and consistent support.
Step 1: Reach Out
Call us anytime. You will speak with a caring team member who will listen, answer questions, and help you determine the next steps.
Step 2: Initial Conversation
We will talk about:
There is no judgment. Just honesty, compassion, and clarity.
Step 3: Program Overview
We will explain:
Guests and families often feel relief once they understand how warm, structured, and supportive the environment is.
Step 4: Logistics and Preparation
We will guide you through:
Step 5: Admission Day
When you arrive, you will be welcomed by staff and volunteers who understand exactly what your first day feels like. You will be guided through orientation and introduced to your mentor and community.
Many people say their very first call to Tallgrass was the moment they began to feel hope again.
Families often reach out before their loved one does. You may feel scared, unsure what to do, or afraid you’re making the wrong decision. Tallgrass walks with you through each step, offering:
You do not have to navigate this alone.
We lead with compassion, not bureaucracy
We keep the process simple during a stressful time
We offer spiritual and emotional support from the first call
We understand addiction deeply because we have lived it
We give you hope when you need it most
Find freedom from addiction with a caring, spiritual community. Call or message us your new life starts now.
For 20 years, Tallgrass has been providing Recovery that works.
Through the 12 Steps, spiritual awakening, and a community that refuses to give up, people who arrive consumed by fear, isolation, and hopelessness begin to experience freedom, connection, purpose, and a life of service. For two decades, Tallgrass has turned what begins as a desperate search for a way out into something extraordinary: a new freedom, a new happiness, and a life worth living.
Help us celebrate the people, partnerships, and stories that made 20 years of recovery possible.
When: Nov 10th, 2026, 05:30 pm – 08:00 pm (CDT)
Where: The Country Club of Sioux Falls 3400 W 22nd St Sioux Falls, SD
*If you are unable to attend the event, there are tables available to purchase to gift to the recovery community.*
*All proceeds support individuals in need who would not otherwise be able to enter the Tallgrass 30-day residential program. Part of the reason our program succeeds is that Tallgrass believes in “skin in the game.” Your gift supports our mission and keeps Tallgrass affordable.*
Clinical research from Harvard Medical School shows that Twelve Step Facilitation (TSF) significantly improves long-term recovery outcomes. Compared to other leading therapies, individuals in TSF programs experienced 60–71% higher rates of sustained remission in the first year. Even more compelling, at a 3-year follow-up, abstinence rates were 50% higher among those engaged in Twelve Step–based care.
These results are driven by one key factor: active participation in recovery communities like AA, which has been shown to create lasting behavioral change, stronger support systems, and improved accountability.
At Tallgrass Recovery, our Twelve Step Program approach is designed to connect you with these proven pathways to long-term sobriety—so recovery is not just possible, but sustainable.