Provides survivors a space to share, learn, and support one another while developing an understanding of how their trauma-related experiences impact a variety of aspects in their lives. These groups are focused on empowerment, healing, and community. Groups Include Women's Sexual Assault Psychoeducation Group, Women's Sexual Assault Peer Support Group, Art-Based Teen Trauma Group, Art-Based Young Adult Group, and Parents of Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused Support Group Therapists are continuously assessing needed groups related to sexual assault and trauma in the community. Please contact The Compass Center for most updated list of groups being offered and start dates.

Provides the following mental health services: adult psychiatry, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), medication management, counseling (individual, family, couple, marriage, and play therapy for children), psychological testing, several support groups, and parenting classes.

A domestic violence shelter that offers 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other services include: - Support groups - Court advocacy - Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking along with their children - Crisis counseling - Rape crisis services - Protection orders - Supervised visitation - Neutral exchanges - Food pantry - Common Sense Parenting and Birth to Three Responsive Parenting Classes - Life Skills Training - Transportation - Watertown Transit available by appointment Works with a local animal clinic to provide safe shelter for pets. Each case is addressed individually and based on whether or not the clinic is able to house the animal or not.

Emergency shelter and advocacy to battered women and their children as well as victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. Off-site advocacy available for male victims. CISS provides a 24-hour crisis line, financial assistance (when funds are available), counseling, referrals, legal aid (when funds are available), assistance with protection orders and Crime Victims Compensation program.

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.

​​Offers traditional medicines (flat cedar/hante sha; sage/pezi hota; sweetgrass/wacanga; bear root/mato heta;bitterroot/sinpetu; medicinal tea blends; homemade honey) spiritual guidance, smudging, and a warm and welcome space for relatives to come and talk. Also offers cultural activities throughout the week to take care of individuals spirit and keep connected to traditional Indigenous ways of life. Doors are always open for relatives needing to pray, sing, smudge or just talk. Mitakuye oyasin "we are all related". Offers a variety of culturally-centered activities. Dates and times of groups vary. Below is a list of group offerings, but not all groups are always offered. Please visit the website sduih.org/events to see current offerings. Inipi Inipi sweat purification ceremony is open to all Indigenous community members seeking spiritual connection, being mindful of those in attendance and taking care that all participants feel safe. Those who are on their moon time are respectfully asked to not attend. Community Inipi is open to men, women, children, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse community members seeking spiritual connection. Women's Inipi is open to all women, as well as Two-Spirit and non-binary community members who align with women's spiritual teachings. Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) PIP is an 8-week parent training class for Indigenous parents, caregivers, non-Native foster parents of Indigenous children, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. PIP offers participants a structured exploration of traditional American Indian and Alaska Native values concerning parenting and helps participants apply those values in a modem setting. Red Road Approach (RRA) RRA groups offer a cognitive and experiential curriculum on Native American/Indigenous philosophies, activating the spirit for individuals, families, and communities. Participants will be guided through lessons on the impacts of alcohol and drugs on the mind, body, and spirit. This curriculum is a 10-week adult program that meets on a weekly basis. Incentives available for graduates of the program. Men's and Women's RRA groups offered. Therapeutic Sewing & Beading Join for coffee, laughter, and traditional craft-making! Open to the community, warm up with some coffee and work on beading and sewing with help from experts. Ašniyapi Ošpaye (Healing Family) Group (Sioux Falls) / Spiritual Group (Pierre) Join for a safe space for those seeking support, healing, and a time to connect with others in the community. Members will be guided through topics such as cultural values, language, and continued self-healing. All are welcome, as this group will be a place to foster empowerment through encouragement and education. Walking Group During the warmer months, we invite you to join SDUIH for a weekly walking group! Incentives available for group participants. Open to all fitness levels. Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Group Join the women's resiliency group to share and rebuild. The group will focus on building coping skills and resilience, covering depression, anxiety, trauma, and healthy relationships. All winyans (women) are welcome, regardless of tribal affiliation or race. Alcoholics Anonymous (Pierre Only) If you are experiencing substance use disorder (SUD), we invite you to join us each week in a confidential setting to share your experience and support other group members on your journey to recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous follows a 12-step program focusing on actions that guide members through their recovery journey by taking aim at admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking support, and making amends. Through sharing your lived experience, the goal is to achieve and maintain sobriety while helping others. This group will operate on the principle of anonymity, emphasizing confidentiality within the group to create a safe and non- judgmental environment for individuals seeking help. The group is an open yet confidential group. Anyone is welcome. No sign-up is necessary.

Provides the following education and support services: Crisis Hot Line is a 24-hour service for anyone seeking help or information on domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault. Domestic violence and sexual assault survivor advocacy services. Trained advocates are available to provide non-judgmental support for survivors, assistance with protection orders, referrals for medical needs/mental health/and legal services, food, personal items, diapers, other immediate needs, referrals for employment and education, and transportation to flee the area or for employment and housing search. Support and resource information by trained advocates to provide referrals for medical counseling, social services, and legal services depending on the victims needs. ​Confidential adult and children support groups which meet weekly. Available to all victims/survivors of past or present domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Call for more information on available groups. Community education programs providing speakers, videos, and materials to the public to increase education and awareness on the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. A 27-week educational program for individuals who abuse their partners, Domestic Abuse Intervention Project (D.A.I.P.), is also available. Call for more information on community education programs.

Provides support, advocacy and a safe environment (through a shelter) to empower adults and children who have experienced domestic violence. Through leadership and education, SafePlace works collaboratively with the community to promote social change and to end violence. Individual advocacy and group counseling provided to those in and out of shelter.

Safe Harbor assists victims of violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking and stalking through shelter for victims (male victims housed in separate facility), crisis line, support groups, mobile rape / assault task force, information about community resources, community and public education, protection order assistance, and Kids Konnection Visitation and Exchange Center.

Provides shelter for all suffering from domestic violence and/or sexual assault, and their families. In addition to shelter and food, services include: personal and rape advocacy, support groups, legal advocacy and referrals to other service agencies. The Women's Lodge can hold up to 18 adults and children before anyone has to sleep on the floor. Staff can also make arrangements if at full capacity or for other reasons if need be. Two-thirds of residents are usually children since most bring their children with them to protect them from the abuser's violence.

Behavioral Health Services available from licensed substance abuse and mental health counselors. ​Services include: chemical dependency assessments and Level 1.0 counseling, individual, couples, and family behavioral health counseling, Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for patients recovering from substance use disorders, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Therapy, and psychiatry team availability. Transportation is available for current patients if needed.

​​Offers traditional medicines (flat cedar/hante sha; sage/pezi hota; sweetgrass/wacanga; bear root/mato heta;bitterroot/sinpetu; medicinal tea blends; homemade honey) spiritual guidance, smudging, and a warm and welcome space for relatives to come and talk. Also offers cultural activities throughout the week to take care of individuals spirit and keep connected to traditional Indigenous ways of life. Doors are always open for relatives needing to pray, sing, smudge or just talk. Mitakuye oyasin "we are all related". Offers a variety of culturally-centered activities. Dates and times of groups vary. Below is a list of group offerings, but not all groups are always offered. Please visit the website sduih.org/events to see current offerings. Inipi Inipi sweat purification ceremony is open to all Indigenous community members seeking spiritual connection, being mindful of those in attendance and taking care that all participants feel safe. Those who are on their moon time are respectfully asked to not attend. Community Inipi is open to men, women, children, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse community members seeking spiritual connection. Women's Inipi is open to all women, as well as Two-Spirit and non-binary community members who align with women's spiritual teachings. Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) PIP is an 8-week parent training class for Indigenous parents, caregivers, non-Native foster parents of Indigenous children, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. PIP offers participants a structured exploration of traditional American Indian and Alaska Native values concerning parenting and helps participants apply those values in a modem setting. Red Road Approach (RRA) RRA groups offer a cognitive and experiential curriculum on Native American/Indigenous philosophies, activating the spirit for individuals, families, and communities. Participants will be guided through lessons on the impacts of alcohol and drugs on the mind, body, and spirit. This curriculum is a 10-week adult program that meets on a weekly basis. Incentives available for graduates of the program. Men's and Women's RRA groups offered. Therapeutic Sewing & Beading Join for coffee, laughter, and traditional craft-making! Open to the community, warm up with some coffee and work on beading and sewing with help from experts. Ašniyapi Ošpaye (Healing Family) Group (Sioux Falls) / Spiritual Group (Pierre) Join for a safe space for those seeking support, healing, and a time to connect with others in the community. Members will be guided through topics such as cultural values, language, and continued self-healing. All are welcome, as this group will be a place to foster empowerment through encouragement and education. Walking Group During the warmer months, we invite you to join SDUIH for a weekly walking group! Incentives available for group participants. Open to all fitness levels. Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Group Join the women's resiliency group to share and rebuild. The group will focus on building coping skills and resilience, covering depression, anxiety, trauma, and healthy relationships. All winyans (women) are welcome, regardless of tribal affiliation or race. Alcoholics Anonymous (Pierre Only) If you are experiencing substance use disorder (SUD), we invite you to join us each week in a confidential setting to share your experience and support other group members on your journey to recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous follows a 12-step program focusing on actions that guide members through their recovery journey by taking aim at admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking support, and making amends. Through sharing your lived experience, the goal is to achieve and maintain sobriety while helping others. This group will operate on the principle of anonymity, emphasizing confidentiality within the group to create a safe and non- judgmental environment for individuals seeking help. The group is an open yet confidential group. Anyone is welcome. No sign-up is necessary.

Treasured Lives is a faith-based organization with a passion to provide a safe environment for survivors of any form of sexual trauma with specific focus on survivors of Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and sex trafficking. Free those in bondage, whether physically, spiritually, or emotionally, and advocate for a future in which they can thrive, and spread awareness and education regarding sexual exploitation in order to help end sex trafficking and abuse.

24-hour emergency shelter for women and children that provides crisis services for rape victims, child abuse victims and their non-offending family members, family members of homicide victims, adults molested as children, and victims of elder abuse. Services include accompany victims to hospital and through systems, transportation, advocacy, including criminal justice and court, emergency clothing and other supplies, assistance with protection orders, weekly women's support groups, crisis counseling, referrals and information, and assistance in filing for victim compensation.

​ Helps victims of human trafficking navigate their path to freedom. Provides direct supportive services to victims of all forms of human trafficking and to those who are being exploited and are at risk of being trafficked. Through the continuum of care; offers case management, emergency addition services, safe housing, occupational therapy, employment assistance, community education/prevention and supportive housing (Marissa's Project). Call to Freedom collaborates with a strong network of front line providers who offer safe housing, mental health counseling, medical assistance, chemical dependency, transportation, and other supportive services.

Support group for women who have witnessed or experienced violence in a relationship. These groups seek to provide support and feedback to women who have been emotionally, sexually, or physically abused in their relationships. Topics of discussion include: the dynamics of domestic violence, crisis issues caused by domestic violence, the impact of traumatic experiences on daily living, staying safe, self-esteem, and healthy relationships.The women's support groups are open and may be joined by anyone at any time. No pre-registration is required to attend and groups are offered free of charge.

Crisis intervention, assessments, counseling, and case management services that help young people and their families overcome challenges and pave the way for an improved quality of life. Provides support to individuals suffering from mental health issues, alcohol and drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and crime victimization. Support is also provided to individuals struggling with personality development and relationship issues. Therapists specialize in: - Individual, family, and group therapy - Play, art, and sand therapy - Marriage and relationship counseling - Treatment for depression, anxiety, and behavior issues - Trauma - Stress and anger management - Chemical dependency treatment and prevention - Level 1 alcohol and drug evaluation and treatment - Suicide crisis intervention - Treatment for youth with problematic sexual behaviors Additional Services - Parenting classes - Mind-Body workshops - Domestic violence program - Mental health consultations and trainings - Equine Assisted Therapy Group - Mental Health Evaluations - Child abuse survivor program Telehealth sessions available. Prefer first session in person. Classes and Workshops are conducted through Family Support and Advocacy Services Department.

Providing trauma-based counseling for adolescents 12 - 17 who have experience or are at risk for sexual exploitation or sex trafficking and parents, foster parents or caregivers of adolescent girls who have experienced or are at risk for sexual exploitation or sex trafficking using the following group coaching, counseling, advocacy and support services, safety planning, education and awareness, crisis response, skills classes, and recreational outings. All listed services are provided by pre-approval through referral form, according to available resources and as consistent with the mission statement.

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)

Provides a survivor network of spiritual and emotional support, while increasing community awareness of child sexual abuse and sexual assault. Also offers a book study, one-on-one mentoring, and works on diversity initiatives for Native American Women and Hispanic women.

Offers services for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, sex trafficking, and elder abuse including a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, shelter, counseling and support groups, and counseling and services for incest survivors. Community preventative education available on domestic violence, dating violence, sex trafficking, and sexual assault.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) is a 12-step, self-help program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Printed literature is available, quarterly bulletins which can be sent free automatically to an email address, speakers, and self-help support groups. Meetings are available online and via the phone, visit website for meeting times and connection information.

Provides to victims and survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and stalking: - Crisis intervention and referral services - 24-hour hotline - Temporary shelter - Support group - Transportation, food, clothing, and supplies - Safety planning - Crime victim compensation assistance - Community education Services are confidential and free of charge.

Support for LGBTQ individuals who have endured abuse in their relationships. An 8-sessions support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence, with meetings held weekly. All adults with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome. Educational information is provided, as well as open discussion about personal experiences. This is a closed group, so registration is required by contacting the group facilitator. There is no cost to attend.  Discussion topics: Issues specific to LGBTQ individuals, Overcoming gender roles and stereotypes, Dynamics of domestic violence, The Cycle of abuse, Characteristics of health vs. unhealthy relationships, Safe communication, Building a support system, and Healing from abuse.

Provides confidential service to all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis line, Support groups, Support in court, Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection, Community education, including: in-services and workshops on domestic violence to any group, information and referrals, and assistance with legal, medical, social, and other services such as advocacy, safe shelter, transportation, food, and clothing.