NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

Provides the following - Individual and group counseling, Crisis intervention services, and Referral resources in the local community.

NAMI Connection: a support group for adults living with mental illness. There is no cost. No registration necessary. visit www.nami.org/connection for more information about these helpful groups. NAMI Family Support Group: for adults who have a loved one living with mental illness. There is no cost. NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program: an 8-week class for family members of adults living with mental illness. There is no cost. Registration required. information about the program is available at www.nami.org/familytofamily NAMI Basics Class: 6-session class for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with mental health conditions or symptoms. There is no cost. Registration required. NAMI In Our Own Voice: an interactive presentation by two adults living in recovery with mental illness. There is no cost. NAMI Ending the Silence: an interactive mental health presentation for middle and high school students, school staff, and parents. There is no cost. Crisis Intervention Team Training: NAMI provides assistance and interactive panel presentations for community law enforcement training. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

Adolescent substance use prevention, early intervention, drug and alcohol assessments and outpatient treatment for all youth in the Rapid City and Custer School Districts as well as surrounding communities. Counselors are primarily school based in RCAS and CSD middle and high schools along with select elementary schools. Services also available at main office in Rapid City for all adolescents (public, private and home-schooled) who are experiencing problems with substance use.

Substance use programming as well as chemical abuse assessments, and groups and individual services available by appointment. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities.

Substance use programming as well as chemical abuse assessments, and groups and individual services available by appointment. Classes/workshops and prevention programming available for middle schools and communities.

A team of first responders who work with law enforcement when there has been a death by suicide in Pennington County. The LOSS Team is called to the scene to help survivors with the next steps and offer any extra support and resources to the surviving loved ones. The Loss Team follows families for up to a year after their loss with case management services. The LOSS Team offers an 8-week class called "Understanding Your Suicide Grief" for survivors of suicide. It is offered twice a year in the spring and fall. This class focuses on helping those who have lost a loved on to suicide in hopes of assisting them in understanding the grief process and helping them find hope and health their hearts. The LOSS Team also has a monthly support group called SOS )Survivors of Suicide Support Group - a peer-to-peer lead support group, held the fourth Saturday of every month from 10:00am - 12:00 pm (MT). This monthly support group is offered to anyone 18 years of age and older who has lost someone to Suicide.

A 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency shelter providing: assistance and or 'emergency temporary' shelter to victims of dating & domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. Services offered include: - Crisis intervention - 24 hour crisis hotline - Assistance in obtaining and filing Protection and Stalking orders - Assistance with rape response calls - Referral services to other helping agencies in the community - Weekly Support Group - Outreach and Education Prevention - Limited financial assistance available All services are free and confidential.

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

A grass roots, non-profit organization, Communities Against Violence and Abuse, Inc., has been formed to provide non-judgmental advocacy, intervention, and shelter of victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. This agency also provides education about the issues which surround domestic violence. Also provides visitation services.

Providing the following services to those affected by domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault: Advocates work one-on-one with clients providing: Emergency shelter for people made homeless due to recent domestic violence 24-hour crisis line staffed by crisis advocates Calls are 100% confidential and judgment free Advocacy support with Protection Orders Accommodations including housing, food, and personal supplies for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Moral support Assistance with finding affordable housing, suitable employment, transportation, and applying for public assistance Accompaniment when seeking medical attention, legal or court services Continued support services for clients as they gain independence Development of self-esteem Creative conflict resolution techniques Validation of feelings Public education and community outreach. Training for partner agencies Speakers for community events Facilitator of Northern Hills Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.

A local non-profit, non-political coalition whose members come from all walks of life and are committed to creating and supporting a community where youth and young adults are valued and welcomed in an environment that encourages them to be drug-free and healthy without pressure to use alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

Offers assistance with financial, legal, transportation, therapy, treatment, disability claims, and equine therapy to support veterans in their pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Advocacy services aim to represent veterans on various issues that may be hindering their progress. Staff take on a variety of challenges that veterans may encounter, and if unable to provide direct assistance, will locate resources that can.

​ Provides assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals via three toll-free hotlines and online chat, available at: www.LGBThotline.org/chat. Offering peer counseling and resources in cities and towns across the US.

Provides resources, education networking, and events for the LGBTQ+ community. ​Some events include Black Hills Pride Festival, Black Hills Youth Pride, Transgender Day of Remembrance events, Drag Shows, Pride Prom, Transgender Day of Visibility events, Rainbow 5k Color Run, Closet Pop-Ups, and Halloween parties. Also have support groups and volunteer opportunities.

School-based alcohol and drug prevention and intervention counseling services for students and families. Services include: individual and group sessions, family counseling, drug and alcohol screening, tobacco screening, drug and alcohol assessments, referrals, aftercare (post treatment), and prescription drug lock boxes. Offering tele-mental health services. Must have access to computer with camera and microphone.

NAMI South Dakota offers practical support, useful education and understanding to people who are living and coping with neurobiologically based brain diseases and their family members. In addition, NAMI South Dakota works to increase public awareness and to advocate for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Check Facebook page www.facebook.com/namisodak or website for additional programs, times and locations.