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Protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. Year-round prescription drug take-back site.

Creating projects to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention to show others that "Someone Always Cares".

Provides independent living services with accommodations and community amenities. Resident services include scheduled group transportation, social and spiritual activities, interior and exterior maintenance, and health monitoring and assessments by professional nurses.

Provides information about cancer to patients, families, health care providers, and researchers. Specialists respond to many cancer related topics, including cancer prevention and screening, symptoms and risk factors, treatment, tissue donation, finding cancer treatment, living and coping with cancer, cancer research, and clinical trials.

When to call the McKinney-Vento Advocate? Student is kicked out of their house-might have a place to stay tonight but doesn't have a long term plan Family is in crisis- They appear to need basics: hygiene, clothing, food, and other necessitates Domestic violence situations- parent may have fled, worried about getting their students to school Student mentions doesn't know where they are staying tonight Student doesn't have enough food at home Student is missing a lot of school because of multiple address changes Student mentions they are living with friends or relatives What can McKinney-Vento staff help with? Provide basis needs: food (free school breakfast and lunch), clothing, shoes hygiene items McKinney-Vento transfer to stay at their school of origin (No need to change schools because of housing issues) Transportation options if living outside the attendance area Community referrals Eliminate barriers to education

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

Support group of parents helping parents. Meets every week to offer education and support, at no cost, for parents who are dealing with a son or daughter battling addiction. Those who are unable to attend in person, can register for a telephone PAL meeting on website.

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.

The City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected at large and six Alderman. Two Alderman are elected from each ward. All members are elected to a two-year term.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

Welcome Table provides a free dine-in community meal every week for those who want to join.

Provides services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and/or have a speech disability. Community Education and Support: Provides a variety of direct service programming to deaf and hard of hearing consumers and the general public, including advocacy, peer support, mentoring, independent living, deaf mentoring, social services, recreation and social activities, senior citizen services, and other services as available. Employment Services: Assistance is provided with seeking and keeping employment, including job search and applications, preparing for interviews, initial job training, job coaching, assistance with co-workers and staff meetings. Telecommunication Equipment Distribution: Providing installation, training, and equipment including amplified telephones, captioned telephones, ring signalers, and mobile phones/tablets. American Sign Language: Community based and contractual sign language classes, interpreter mentoring, information regarding ASL, deaf culture, and deaf history available to the public and private organizations.

60's + Dining is a senior congregate meal program that provides a nutritious noon meal which reduces or prevents malnutrition, a major cause of other health problems. The program also provides socialization for the participants, which helps ease the problem of isolation among older persons. Persons who are unable to leave their homes due to illness or frailty may receive a home-delivered meal, while those who are able to travel meet at a congregate site for their meals. Participants in the program are asked to make a donation for the meal, but no one is refused service if unable to do so. Frozen Meal Program available to any client over 60. Quality, balanced, nutritious meals are flash frozen in specialty containers that can be heated in the microwave.

Provides access to books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, electronic resources including downloadable books, movies, music, full-text magazine articles, and newspaper articles; educational, informational, and cultural programs, free wi-fi, public access computers, plus printing, copying, and faxing. Other offerings such as a monthly used book sale, 'Library of Things' providing everyday items from board games to tools to specialized equipment, and programming for children, including weekly Story Time sessions, afterschool sessions in a wide variety of fun topics, and Summer Reading Programs.

Helps to prevent foreclosures on homes and stop rental evictions on apartments and homes. Services include restructuring loan with the lender, mortgage renewals, refinancing, home sales, shore sales, deed-in-lieu of foreclosures, pre/post foreclosures, and debt reduction / debt elimination.

Provides advocacy and assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for federal and state benefits such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, and referral information.

ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Not available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify.

Provides waste wood disposal which is recycled for clean, renewable energy. Will pick up, recycle, and dispose of unwanted pallets and crates. Other services offered are bulk mulch sales (i.e. colorcel and natural) and animal bedding.

Offers over 30 specialties including: child abuse, pediatric genetics, cardiology, critical care, developmental, emergency medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hospitalist, hematology and oncology, infectious disease, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology, pulmonology, radiology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, sleep medicine, surgery, and urology. Also provides CHILD services, genetic counseling, immunizations, diabetes education, nutrition, and travel medicine.

Horizon Health - Faith 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). Horizon Health - Faith is also a partner with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Program.

Provides Huntington's Disease education and advocacy services. Hosts education days to increase public awareness. Guest speakers discuss different topics about Huntington's Disease such as discoveries about the disease, new and promising research, discoveries about the progression of the disease, and resource available to families and patients. Local chapter supports are available online through the chapter website and social media channels. By keeping a constant stream of information online, patients and families can find support and information at all hours of the day or night. Members providing advocacy services through work with the medical community including medical students, social workers, and police to create an understanding environment for those who are suffering from Huntington's Disease.

Provides money to purchase basic, non-traditional, or community services that may not be available due to cost or other factors. This program directly meets the needs of families who find themselves facing unpredicted financial hardship. These funds are accessed on a last-resort status when all other resources have been exhausted. The program currently serves clients of CASSP member organizations including Northeastern Mental Health Center, Avera St. Luke's Peds Therapies, Transition Services Liaison Project, South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Department of Social Services - Economic Assistance, Court Services, Avera Addiction Services (formerly: Worthmore), Safe Harbor, Aberdeen Central School District, Sanford Children's CHILD Services, SDSU Extension, Aberdeen Housing Authority, SD Parent Connection, North East Head Start Program, Northeast South Dakota CASA (Fifth Circuit), and Salvation Army of Aberdeen.

Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

The mission of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners is to protect the health and welfare of the state's citizens by assuring that only qualified allopathic and osteopathic physicians, athletic trainers, emergency medical services personnel, dietitians, genetic counselors, licensed nutritionists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physician assistants, and respiratory care practitioners are licensed to practice in South Dakota.

Services include are titling and registering of motor vehicles, collection of property tax and facilitate programs related to property tax, process passport applications, and application assistance for tax reduction / rebate programs for individuals who are disabled and / or elderly (65 or older).