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.

The ACLU of South Dakota, a national chapter of the ACLU, is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights. Believes that the freedoms of press, speech, assembly and religion, and the rights to due process, equal protection and privacy, are fundamental to a free people. Seeks to advance constitutional protections for groups that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; and LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people. Carries out its work through selective litigation, lobbying at state and local level and through public education and awareness of what the Bill of Rights means for people of South Dakota. Advocacy / Help Generally, the ACLU of South Dakota only takes on issues that can affect a large number of people directly or involving a small number of people or an individual that could set a precedent that would impact a significant number of people. The ACLU is especially interested in issues that may break new ground in interpreting constitutional rights. To request assistance, fill out the legal intake form. - Completing this form does not mean will provide legal representation to anyone. Individuals will only be contacted by the organization if they decide to take the case. Issues that the ACLU of South Dakota Generally Does NOT Accept: Individual criminal defense complaints about an individuals attorney in a criminal case claims of innocence by prisoners individual employment disputes disputes involving private companies landlord-tenant disputes obtaining green cards/visas for immigrants only monetary damages

The South Dakota Association of the Blind exists to provide input into the quality of services provided by state, federal, and local governments. It also develops and support legislation to improve the quality of life, provide educational opportunities to their constituency on a variety of topics that include leadership training, self-advocacy skills training, and information of the American with Disabilities Act, and provide peer support.

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.

Provides information and counseling references to women contemplating abortion; information and counseling referrals to families and individuals making end-of-life decisions; and support for pro-life legislation.

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.

A collective Christian voice lobbying to end hunger in the United States and around the world. The Sioux Falls' chapter invites anyone to participate in their educational and advocacy activities.

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.

Promotes afterschool programs, advocates public policy on behalf of afterschool programs, and encourages high quality in afterschool programs across South Dakota.

Provides general information and referrals, technical assistance, public policy, national conferences, financial education, webinars, and Voices: a national speakers bureau.

A non-profit membership organization that represents hospitals, long-term care facilities, health systems, home health agencies, hospice organizations, and assisted living centers and provides a unified voice with state and federal advocacy. Services include advocacy, information, education, and networking.

Dedicated to enhancing the professional development of professional counselors in the state of South Dakota and the welfare of the clients they serve. SDCA is the professional association for masters and doctoral level professional counselors and students in the state.

Made up of 25 members appointed by the Governor. The Council receives federal dollars that it then grants to other community agencies for projects benefiting people with developmental disabilities (DD), projects include funding for individuals with DD and their family members to attend workshops and conferences, Partners in Policy-Making, Youth Leadership Forum, SD Advocates for Change, and Information and Referrals.

Provides assistance to victims and survivors of drunk and drugged driving crashes. Services may include emotional support, victim events, Support groups, Literature, Guidance through the justice systems, Information and referrals, and 24-hour national Help Line for victims of substance impaired driving crashes. ​ MADD Victim Advocates may be able to provide assistance in completing applications for Crime Victim Compensation, a state program that assists with expenses that have occurred due to a crime. They may offer court accompaniment, court case monitoring, and assistance in preparing Victim Impact Statements as well as parole hearing statements, and other services. Support services are available for adult and children victims, survivors and families and friends who have been impacted by an impaired driving crash.

Offering support, education, advocacy and resources for transgender/gender-diverse youth, their parents, and transgender/gender-diverse young adults up through age 35. Community Health Worker helps to advocate for the gender-diverse community. Services are available online and in-person.

Provides nationwide attorney referral services. Refers eligible individuals to counseling services through the Pension Counseling Project. Also able to refer individuals to government agencies or private pension attorneys through the National Pension Lawyers Network.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Advocate for a responsible and healthy South Dakota pork production industry, by serving as a proactive industry voice in responding to public perception, a strong supporter for its members on public policy issues, and a quality resource of information and services for the pork industry.

A statewide non-profit organization serving the deaf and hard of hearing South Dakota citizens and their families. Goals and Objectives: Committed to opening the doors of opportunity to deaf and hard of hearing people. Promotes activities where deaf and hearing people can come together to learn about, understand, and value each other. Advocates and promotes for equal rights to accessibility and quality of education, social, early intervention, employment, mental health, health, independent living, technology, telecommunications, youth development and leadership and senior living and support.

The purpose of the SD Trucking Association is to represent and serve interests of the trucking industry in South Dakota.

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.