Guest Assistance Fund

guest assistance fund

Helping Individuals Access Recovery When Financial Barriers Stand in the Way

At Tallgrass, we believe every person deserves the chance to experience recovery, regardless of their financial situation. Addiction does not discriminate, and neither do we. The Guest Assistance Fund exists to ensure that individuals who are ready for change are not turned away simply because they cannot afford the full cost of the program.

This fund is made possible through the generosity of donors, alumni, families, and community partners who believe wholeheartedly in the mission of Tallgrass. Their support allows us to open our doors to people who desperately need recovery, hope, and a spiritual solution, but lack the financial means to access it.

If you or your loved one is committed to recovery but facing financial hardship, the Guest Assistance Fund may be able to help bridge the gap.

What the Guest Assistance Fund Supports

The fund is reserved for individuals who demonstrate financial need and a willingness to fully participate in the Tallgrass program. Assistance may include:

Partial program scholarships

Reduced program fees

Temporary financial relief

Support for essential program materials

Help with accessing sober living homes

Endowment

Who Qualifies for Assistance

The Guest Assistance Fund is designed for individuals who:

Eligibility is determined during the admissions and financial review process, and funds are distributed as available.

Why the Guest Assistance Fund Matters

Recovery Should Be Accessible

No one should be denied the opportunity to heal because of finances. The fund ensures that recovery is within reach.

It Reflects the Spirit of the 12 Steps

The 12 step tradition is built on service and giving freely what has been given to us. This fund honors that legacy.

It Saves Lives and Rebuilds Families

When someone receives financial support to enter Tallgrass, the ripple effects touch their family, workplace, and entire community.

It Upholds Our Mission

As a nonprofit, Tallgrass is devoted to providing the greatest opportunity for individuals to discover a new life through spiritual recovery. This fund helps us fulfill that mission.

How the Fund Is Sustained

The Guest Assistance Fund is supported through:

One time donations

Monthly Giving

Fundraising events

Legacy gifts

Alumni contributions

Community sponsorships

For Guests and Families Seeking Financial Help

If cost is a concern, please reach out. You will never be judged or shamed for your situation. We understand the financial strain addiction places on individuals and families. Our team will walk with you through the financial review process, explore options, and determine whether assistance is available.

We will never let finances be a reason someone hesitates to seek help.

For Donors Wanting to Support the Fund

Contributing to the Guest Assistance Fund is one of the most direct and powerful ways to change a life. Your gift helps someone:

Enter a safe, spiritually grounded recovery environment

Receive mentorship and community support

Build a foundation for long term sobriety

Reconnect with family

Discover a new way of living

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Proven: 20 Years of Hope

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.*

Proven Results Backed by Research

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.