The Center for Disabilities LEND Clinic works to improve the health of infants and children with neurodevelopmental and related disabilities. The Center for Disabilities helps families who are interested in learning how to support their child's strengths and address their weaknesses and health care needs. The South Dakota LEND Developmental Clinic provides a free interdisciplinary evaluation to children who are between six months and six years old who may have a developmental concern. The evaluation is offered once a month at the USD Sanford School of Medicine Health Science Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Provides education and tools to empower & encourage people in the state of South Dakota receiving Supplemental Security Income(SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to re-establish their self-sufficiency. Works with people who receiving SSI and SSDI benefits who are working or considering returning to work. Information is provided on available work incentives so beneficiaries can make informed choices about work and receive the support they need for a successful transition to self-sufficiency. Individuals must be between 14 years of age and full retirement age.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating the transition of individuals with disabilities from a nursing home to independent living; providing prevention services to individuals who choose to live independently and not in a nursing home or assisted-living setting; and assisting youth to gain skills as they transition into adulthood. - COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving as educators and consultants for contractors, businesses, organizations, and individuals regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines and requirements. - ASSISTIVE DAILY LIVING SERVICES Providing services for people ages 18 and older, with physical disabilities affecting all four limbs, who need assistance with daily living activities. Services include program education and support and personal attendant services. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing options for older adults and/or people with disabilities living in nursing homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to enable them to successfully return to their homes and communities. Helps individuals identify barriers to living on their own, helps them find a place to live that meets their needs, and helps them find the services and supports they need to continue living independently.

Free civil legal services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking is available to those in the eastern half of South Dakota. Civil legal services can include help with orders for protection, divorce, custody, employment issues, housing issues, etc. This project is paid through the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault. Funding is limited so the civil legal services are not guaranteed.

​Specialized therapy (including occupational, speech, behavior and physical therapies) and psychology services for individuals of all ages in Sioux Falls. Therapists provide specialized treatments in assistive technology, seating and positioning, feeding and swallowing, augmentative communication, sensory integration, pediatric bowel and bladder incontinence; visual motor/perception; torticollis treatment; serial casting; behavior management; and screenings and evaluations of Autism.

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.

The SDDC provides short-term individualized treatment services for individuals with developmental disabilities to promote skill development and self-management so people can transition to living in the least restrictive environment.

​ Free civil legal services for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and/or stalking is available to those in the western half of South Dakota. Civil legal services can include help with orders for protection, divorce, custody, employment issues, housing issues, etc. This project is paid through the South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault.

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.

Builds power and enables healing in refugee, immigrant, and Muslim communities by amplifying their voices and working in solidarity with all who dismantle bigotry and racism. SDVFP accomplishes this by educating communities on relevant issues; providing free immigration legal services for eligible children; encouraging civic engagement in refugee, immigrant, and Muslim communities; and providing other programming.

Dakota Guardianship and Advocacy Service Lines includes the following: Guardianship and Conservatorship: court appointed guardianship services to incapacitated seniors, disabled adults, Veterans, and minors. - Healthcare Advocacy: assists individuals through the complicated network of various healthcare systems. Powers of Attorney: can serve as a durable medical power of attorney to legally make responsible decisions on behalf of an individual concerning medical decisions and treatment. Additionally, also serves as a financial power of attorney to manage assets and investments. End of Life Planning: mediates potential difficult decisions within families including funeral planning, assisting with settling probates, partnering with attorneys to coordinate will planning and serving as a personal representative to settle estates. Elder Abuse & Neglect: experience working with elder abuse & neglect cases.

Black Hills Advocate helps a variety of people including people who are aging, people who are caregivers for a loved one or families with aging parents who live in the Black Hills. Black Hills Advocate also assists people who are facing illness; either short term or long term. They also facilitate a culture of transparency between patient and provider. Black Hills Advocate provide services including accompaniment to doctor/hospital visits, coordination of all health care providers, maintain portfolio of medical history, communicate with client's accountants, attorneys & financial planners, process monthly bill paying & bank statement reconciliation, implement financial planning strategies, assist with completion of health insurance & financial assistance applications, research treatment options, assist with advance directives (Health Care or Financial POA, Living Will, etc.), perform wellness visits at home or extended care facilities, coordinate end-of-life requests & after care planning, provide Guardianship & Conservatorship, advocate for patient's rights & medical needs, and assist with level of care choices & placement.

Western Resources for Independent Living is a center for independent living for all individuals of all ages with disabilities. We are a private non-profit agency with offices in Rapid City, Spearfish & Pierre, serving the people of 17 counties in western and central South Dakota. Independent Living is the right of an individual to make decisions to increase control over one's own life and to be responsible for those choices. Listed below are the 5 Core Services and other services provided. - Individual & Systems Advocacy program - Information & Referral Services - Peer Support - Independent Living Skills - Transitions Other Services Include: - Home Modifications, Ramps and Adaptive Devices - Housing: assist with locating affordable housing in the community - Employment Services: increase knowledge in career research, completing applications, resumes and developing interview skills - Recreational Services: assist an individual to identify opportunities in the community that provide meaningful leisure time activities and to learn socialization skills - Technology Adaptive Services TAD: devices that assist an individual to independently communicate - Commute (Transportation) Options: transportation training, to help understand options and referrals available for transportation - Youth Transition Services: services for youth 12-24 years old that promote self-awareness, self-esteem, advocacy and self-empowerment skills. - Security Deposit Assistance Program: low income persons with disabilities and/or the elderly. Other factors include need of security deposit and meeting HUD income eligibility. - Social Security: assist individuals with applying for SSI/SSDI benefits

Educational resources are available for people to learn more about Spondylarthritis. Support Groups (in-person or online) and community forums are open to everyone to meet other people with Spondylitis related diseases. Spondylarthritis includes diseases such as Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Reactive Arthritis (ReA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Juvenile spondylarthritis (JSpA), Enteropathic Arthritis (Spondylitis/Arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease), and Undifferentiated Spondylarthritis (USpA).

Provides education and tools to empower & encourage people in the state of South Dakota receiving Supplemental Security Income(SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to re-establish their self-sufficiency. Works with people who receiving SSI and SSDI benefits who are working or considering returning to work. Information is provided on available work incentives so beneficiaries can make informed choices about work and receive the support they need for a successful transition to self-sufficiency. Individuals must be between 14 years of age and full retirement age.

The Family Support 360 Program (FS 360) provides people and their families with services and supports to meet their unique needs. The FS 360 Program is self-directed, which means the person and their family choose the services, the staff who provide them, and a schedule based on their needs. FS 360 helps people and their family receive state funded services and other community services, together with natural supports (extended family members, friends, neighbors, church congregations, and community organizations). Each person receiving FS 360 services chooses a Family Support Service Coordinator who will help you find state funded services, community services, and natural supports. Once these services and supports are found, the Family Support Service Coordinator will help control a budget for the services. Most importantly, your Family Support Service Coordinator will advocate for you and your family. Services & Supports include Service Coordination, Environmental Accessibility Adaptive Equipment, Vehicle Modifications, Companion Services, Supported Employment, Personal Care, Respite Care, Special Medical Adaptive Equipment and Supplies, Nutritional Supplements, and Specialized Therapies.

The Department of Human Services Guardianship Program provides guardianship and/or conservatorship services as a last resort to qualified individuals age 18 or older with an intellectual or developmental disability as defined in SDCL 27B-1-18 or qualified individuals in the Long Terms Services and Supports program. The South Dakota Department of Human Services may be appointed as a guardian, a conservator, or both, for adults with developmental disabilities under its care or to whom it is providing services or financial assistance, but only if there is no individual, nonprofit corporation, bank or trust company, or other public agency that is qualified to serve, as defined in SDCL 29A-5-110, or qualified individuals in the Long Terms Services and Supports program. The department also provides financial assistance for qualified individuals who are willing and qualified to serve as a guardian and/or conservator of up to $1,500.00 for the establishment of a guardianship or conservatorship through the Guardianship Establishment Program. Limited amount of funds for this program are available each year on a first come first served basis for qualified individuals.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating the transition of individuals with disabilities from a nursing home to independent living; providing prevention services to individuals who choose to live independently and not in a nursing home or assisted-living setting; and assisting youth to gain skills as they transition into adulthood. - COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving as educators and consultants for contractors, businesses, organizations, and individuals regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines and requirements. - ASSISTIVE DAILY LIVING SERVICES Providing services for people ages 18 and older, with physical disabilities affecting all four limbs, who need assistance with daily living activities. Services include program education and support and personal attendant services. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing options for older adults and/or people with disabilities living in nursing homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to enable them to successfully return to their homes and communities. Helps individuals identify barriers to living on their own, helps them find a place to live that meets their needs, and helps them find the services and supports they need to continue living independently.

​Specialized therapy (including occupational, speech, behavior and physical therapies) and psychology services for individuals of all ages in Sioux Falls. Therapists provide specialized treatments in assistive technology, seating and positioning, feeding and swallowing, augmentative communication, sensory integration, pediatric bowel and bladder incontinence; visual motor/perception; torticollis treatment; serial casting; behavior management; and screenings and evaluations of Autism.

Case managers for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who receive services through the HCBS Choices Waiver. Conflict-Free Case Managers are not related to the individual, are not their paid caregivers, and are not financially responsible for the individual. Case Managers facilitate person-centered planning and assist people in applying to service providers and community resources. LifeScape serves residents of the Southeast Region in South Dakota.

The goal is to help older adults and caregivers in Douglas and Charles Mix counties access services and supports to successfully age at home. The program is open to help with identifying resources for many needs and focuses on transportation, food security, social isolation, safe housing, and healthcare navigation/referrals. In August 2024, the project will begin its expansion to Hutchinson and Bon Homme counties.

To ensure all domestic violence/sexual assault victims accessing services receive a continuum of quality care through unified efforts of the team. Through the collaborative partnership the team is comprised of representatives from: - Local and state law enforcement agencies - The State's Attorney's Office - SANE and/or nurse from the Health System - Staff and advocate from the local shelter - Victim/Witness Specialist - Campus officials from local University and Technical Institute Counselors

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.

Provides financial assistance for gas cards for medical appointments, medication co-pays, medical supplies, food, etc. Also provides advocacy and mentoring services. If an application is approved to receive assistance, payment is made directly to the medical clinic, pharmacy, or business that holds the bill.

Assists victims and survivors of human trafficking as they navigate the challenges that arise from being exploited in human trafficking. Provides services as follows - Case Management, Connections with Appropriate Law Enforcement, Advocacy, Mentoring, Relocation Expenses, Safe Transport, Lodging and Meals Associated with Relocation, Immediate Needs, Referrals to Safe Shelter, Personal Items, Facilitating Healthcare Needs, Assisting with Recovery or Replacement of Identification Documents, Legal Assistance, Referrals to Legal Aid, Assistance with Legal Expenses, Accompaniment at Court, Facilitating Job Skills/Employment, and Other Services or Resources as Needed. *All listed services are provided by pre-approval, according to available resources and as consistent with the mission statement.