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Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based, early-intervention course that teaches participants about mental health and substance use challenges. SDSU Extension provides Mental Health First Aid courses to adults, teens, and youth.

Assists veterans and their families in preparing, developing, and obtaining sufficient evidence to support applicants' claims for veterans' benefits. Also assist claimants seeking to appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals.

Mission is to protect lives, property and the environment through coordination of state and local government through the preparation, mitigation, response and recovery from damages sustained by emergency or disaster events. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their County.

Horizon Health - De Smet Medical is full-service medical clinic offering the following services - preventative screenings, acute care, chronic care management, well child visits, men's and women's health, immunizations, family planning, lab/x-ray, patient education, care management, DOT exams, after-hours access to care, and Certified Application Counselors for the Health Insurance Marketplace. Also offers behavioral health services: medication management, counseling, case management, integrated care, addiction services, and Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT).

Providing shelter, feeding sites, distribution of goods, and casework in a time of disaster. Disaster assistance services such as after a house fire, a flood, a tornado, or an ice storm. A member of SD VOAD Agencies (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters).

South Dakotans age 60 and older who have an approved application will receive a monthly box of non-perishable food at no cost. Packages include a variety of foods, such as cheese, juice, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, canned fruits and vegetables, and many times a canned entree such as beef stew or chili. Menus change monthly. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The County Extension Office is the base of the 4-H Youth Program Advisor. It provides youth development education via the South Dakota 4-H program and other youth enrichment learning experiences at the community level as well as information including fact sheets, feature articles, podcasts, webinars and more is accessible to constituents through website www.igrow.org.

NARCAN® Nasal Spray (naloxone) is designed to rapidly reverse the effects of a life-threatening opioid emergency. Naloxone is available at various distribution sites throughout South Dakota during regular business hours, free of charge.

A 13-week support group for people who have experienced a loss. It's a place to find help, love, and encouragement in a difficult time.

Develops small multi-family developments that provide affordable rental units for qualified households with low incomes.

Provides long-term nursing facility and short-term rehabilitation care with 24/7 personalized nursing care. Services provided include licensed therapies, social and spiritual activities, nutrition program, and care planning. Also provides memory care and outpatient rehabilitation.

Provides respite care services for children with disabilities and their siblings. Medical needs consist of medication administration, g-tube feedings, trach cares, blood glucose checks, and insulin administration. Accepts children with a variety of behavioral and developmental needs.

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)

South Dakota Department of Human Services offers access to free training and resources to help families and caregivers build skills and confidence to provide care for their loved ones at home. Through this easy-to-use online platform, caregivers can learn care skills that can help them improve confidence, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. Once registered, caregivers have unlimited access to all the trainings, articles, and tips available on the Trualta platform. With its online lessons ranging from 5 minutes to 2 hours, caregivers can fit training in whenever it works best. These services are only available online and not provided in person.

Provides medical, hospitalization, and burial assistance to low income clients per statute. Any non-emergency medical treatment requires pre-approval. If applying for rental or utility assistance, all other resources must have been exhausted first. Economic assistance is for current amounts only. No payment for deposits of any kind. Assistance does require payback and a county lien is filed until paid in full.

Conducts free memory screening for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia. Memory Connection provides monthly support groups for patients with Parkinson's, post stroke survivors, breast cancer survivors and dementia caregivers.

Provides non-judgmental advocacy, intervention, and shelter of victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse. Also provides visitation services and education about the issues which surround domestic violence.

Services include collecting fees for property taxes and vehicle licenses (cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, snowmobiles, and boats), parking permits application and issuing for individuals with a disability, and application assistance for tax reduction/rebate program for individuals who are disabled and/or elderly (65 or older). This department also helps people apply for a passport.

A long-term (up to 24 months) shelter for victims of human trafficking. Victims must be willing to stay at least 6 months. Pathfinder Center is not an emergency short-term shelter. Mission is to provide a place of refuge for victims of human trafficking from all over South Dakota. Safety - Women have stable, safe housing and protection from traffickers. They become part of a healthy, safe community of support that provides compassionate assistance while they address pressing legal, medical and emotional needs. Services and Support - Women receive addiction counseling, job skills/GED classes, emergency counseling and transportation. Services wil also include a crisis hotline, clothing, food and hygiene items. Self Development - Women learn life skills such as communication, conflict resolution, understanding boundaries, understanding trafficking and trauma, and making safe choices to help them live independent lives. Cannot accept anyone who is still using drugs or alcohol. If the victim is still using substances/has addiction issues, they must attend treatment prior to receiving services.

Investigates deaths that are not clearly due to natural causes, such as sudden, unexpected, or unnatural deaths. Determines the cause and manner of death through investigations, which may include autopsies, scene examinations, and witness interviews. Additionally, identifies the deceased, notifies next of kin, and ensures proper release of personal effects.

Provides home medical equipment to assist in the transition from hospital to care at home. Services provided include oxygen, ventilators, apnea monitors, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), nebulizers, oximeters, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, lift chairs, medical alert systems, power mobility services, and other assistive living devices, breast pumps, phototherapy, mastectomy garments, ostomy supplies, compression garments, pumps, wound supplies, and orthopedic bracing. Infusion services also available. Professional staff include: RT's, LPN's, Pharmacists, ATP's, and other trained professionals are on staff to assure high quality services are provided.

Offers support groups that provide a place to come together and openly express feelings about Parkinson's Disease. For a list of meetings in South Dakota, visit website.

Assists children and youth in Brookings County who may not have food on the weekends by providing easy-to-prepare meals and snacks throughout the school year and summer months. Food is distributed through the schools on Fridays and is available for pick up in the summer.

Provides skilled nursing facility services with personalized rehabilitation plans including physical, occupational, and speech therapies to help residents regain strength and functionality. Offers short term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite services.

Offers a swimming pool for city residents to enjoy as well as swimming lessons and water aerobics. The City of Freeman also has two city parks - Swimming Pool Park (located next to the swimming pool) includes playground equipment, picnic shelters. and tennis courts. Lions Park (between Railway & Juniper) offers playground equipment, horseshoe pits, and picnic shelters.