Search

1-25 of 144

Support Services | Independent Living Choices

Provides the following services - Advocacy: Teaches people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. Independent Living Skills: Provides hands-on training in daily-living skills including cooking, budgeting, organizing, and more. Information and referral: Connects people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. Peer counseling: Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. Transition: Facilitates 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: Assists individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. Home Modifications Adaptive Devices: Provides home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. Telecommunication Adaptive Devices: Provides adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. American's with Disabilities Act: Serves 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: Provides 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. Home Again South Dakota: Provides 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.

What's Here

Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Intellectual Disabilities
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Transfer Devices
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Disability Awareness Training
Issue Advocacy
Functional Disabilities
Individual Advocacy
Youth/Student Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Information
Personal Alarm Systems
Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs
Disabilities Issues
Walking Aids
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus

Office of Disease Prevention Services | South Dakota Department of Health

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

What's Here

AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
State Government Agencies/Departments
Medical Information Services
Disease/Disability Information
Safer Sex Education
Disease Prevention Programs
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening

Leukemia & Lymphoma Support | Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Personalized Support: Speak one-on one with a highly trained oncology nurse or social worker who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, financial and social challenges, and give accurate up-to-date disease treatment and support information. First Connection: For those who have recently diagnosed with cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided the opportunity to speak with someone who's been through treatment and learned how to manage the same disease. The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program is a peer-to-peer program that matches newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have been touched firsthand by a blood cancer and shared similar experiences. Online Chats: Live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Each chat is moderated by an oncology social worker and is password-protected. The online chats are not a replacement for psychotherapy or support groups. Patient Financial Assistance Programs (visit website for more information): Programs may cover copays, other medical expenses, urgent need for non-medical expenses, treatment-related travel expenses, clinical trial related-travel expenses and general financial support. Please visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available programs, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts.

What's Here

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Peer Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Internet Support Groups
Prescription Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Cancer

Spinal Cord Injury Clinic | VA Black Hills Health Care System

Provides follow up treatment for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and diseases; assistance with accessing need equipment, ongoing evaluation and support, and assistance with accessing rehabilitation services following injury.

What's Here

Medical Information Services
Veterans
Spinal Cord Injuries
Disease/Disability Information
Federal Government Agencies/Departments
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation

Advocacy and Support Services | New Directions Down Syndrome Association

Provides information about Down Syndrome, direction to resources, and networking opportunities. For a schedule of meetings and family fun events, visit the website.

What's Here

Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Down Syndrome
Parents of People With Disabilities
Parent Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Disability Awareness Training

Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired | South Dakota Department of Human Services

A state agency that works with individuals who are blind and or visually impaired in the area of employment and independent living. Services that are available if eligibility is met and or economic need include Diabetic education, Vocational counseling, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Guidance and counseling, Job follow-up, Restoration, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for training, Funding for eye surgery (If economic need is met), and Low Vision services (includes a visual examination conducted by a trained specialist in the field of low vision, assessment of visual functioning of individual needs and goals, prescriptions for specialized low vision devices, and individualized training).

What's Here

Job Training Formats
Supported Employment
Blindness
Job Search Resource Centers
Disease/Disability Information
Day Rehabilitation
Eye Examinations
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Blind Mobility Aids
State Government Agencies/Departments
Diabetes
Career Counseling
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Braille and Tactile Aids

Healthcare Case Management Services | Patient Advocate Foundation

Offers one-on-one professional assistance with eliminating healthcare access barriers for individuals living with a serious health condition. Provides assistance with accessing prescribed medical treatment and services, understanding health insurance benefits, paying for treatment, paying for living expenses, and employment during medical treatment.

What's Here

Disease/Disability Information
Case/Care Management
Patient/Family Housing
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Medical Care Expense Assistance

Support Services | Independent Living Choices

Provides the following services - Advocacy: Teaches people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. Independent Living Skills: Provides hands-on training in daily-living skills including cooking, budgeting, organizing, and more. Information and referral: Connects people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. Peer counseling: Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. Transition: Facilitates 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: Assists individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. Home Modifications Adaptive Devices: Provides home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. Telecommunication Adaptive Devices: Provides adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. American's with Disabilities Act: Serves 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: Provides 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. Home Again South Dakota: Provides 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.

What's Here

Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
Intellectual Disabilities
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Transfer Devices
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Disability Awareness Training
Issue Advocacy
Functional Disabilities
Individual Advocacy
Youth/Student Support Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Information
Personal Alarm Systems
Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs
Disabilities Issues
Walking Aids
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Speakers/Speakers Bureaus

HIV Positive and HIV Prevention Services | Heartland Health Resource Center

The Ryan White Part B CARE Program provides services to HIV positive individuals who reside in the State of South Dakota. Services include the Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), assistance with health care costs, assistance with insurance enrollment and premium payments, and one on one case management/counseling services for individuals who are HIV positive. The HIV Prevention Program is for anyone residing in the State of South Dakota who has concerns about HIV/STD's. Services include information on health care providers and HIV testing services, one-on-one counseling for HIV/STD concerns, free condom distribution, free information regarding HIV and STD's, and information and assistance accessing PrEP.

What's Here

Safer Sex Education
Prescription Expense Assistance
AIDS/HIV Issues
Disease/Disability Information
Disease Prevention Programs
Case/Care Management
Public Health Surveillance Programs
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
HIV Testing
Medical Care Expense Assistance

South Dakota Rehabilitation Center for the Blind | South Dakota Department of Human Services

Empowers individuals with low vision or blindness to develop skills that enhance their independence. Trained staff provide comprehensive instruction aimed at facilitating a fulfilling and productive life. Offers a range of services, including: Computer Training: Utilizing assistive technology, such as speech and Braille output, to enhance digital literacy. Orientation and Mobility: Instruction in travel techniques with and without the use of a white cane. Communication Skills: Training in Braille and other effective communication methods. Home Management: Teaching essential daily living skills, including cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Manual Arts: Hands-on experience with hand and power tools to build confidence and practical skills. Low Vision Services: Access to adaptive devices and specialized exams.

What's Here

Independent Living Skills Instruction
State Government Agencies/Departments
Job Training Formats
Disease/Disability Information
Braille and Tactile Aids
Blind Mobility Aids
Computer Literacy Training Programs
Blindness
Day Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation
Career Counseling
Braille Materials/Collections

Clinic Services | Freeman Regional Health Services

Offers a wide range of services in general medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, minor surgical procedures, and routine annual exams. Services include physicals and annual exams, pre-employment physicals, wellness exams, athletic physicals, access to various specialists, biopsies and minor surgical procedures, urine drug testing, immunizations, patient education, preventive healthcare, and routine pre-natal and obstetrics care.

What's Here

Disease/Disability Information
Childhood Immunization
Family and Community Medicine
Flu Vaccines
Physical Examinations
Adult Immunization
Obstetrics/Gynecology

School Programs and Consultation Services | South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Serves children with visual impairments/vision loss by providing: ​On-campus services in Aberdeen which include regular and special education and transition programs during the nine month school year; daily opportunities to learn and practice skills of blindness; day program for students who live within driving distance and a residential program for those who live at a distance; and six weeks of summer programming focused on the skills of blindness. ​Statewide consultation services include outreach services for public school students; educational evaluations for public school students; in-service education for teachers and service providers; and educational materials for families and schools.

What's Here

School Districts
Braille Materials/Collections
Braille and Tactile Aids
Middle Schools
Special Education Classes/Centers
College/University Campus Police
Blindness
Primary Schools
Secondary/High Schools
Disease/Disability Information
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities

Pathways Literacy Center | Sioux Falls Christian Schools

Provides one on one tutoring for reading and spelling. Lindamood Bell Programs and others are employed by highly trained tutors to strengthen reading skills, remediate dyslexia, Specific Learning Disability, and other academic challenges. These services are appropriate for ages 6 - 18. Scholarship funding may be available to assist in covering the cost associated with services.

What's Here

Faith Based Organizational Perspective
Literacy Programs
Disease/Disability Information
Tutoring Services
Learning Disabilities

Office of Disease Prevention Services | South Dakota Department of Health

Provides free testing, counseling, and education for HIV/AIDS, other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

What's Here

AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
State Government Agencies/Departments
Medical Information Services
Disease/Disability Information
Safer Sex Education
Disease Prevention Programs
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening

Grief Support and Resources | First Candle

A national non-profit committed to ending SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths while providing bereavement support to families who have lost a baby due to these causes as well as stillbirth and miscarriage. Grief support offered via phone calls and online support groups.

What's Here

Medical Information Services
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Disease/Disability Information
Internet Support Groups
Medical and Health Sciences Research

Education and Support Services | American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association

ACPA is an international non-profit medical association with more than 2,300 healthcare professionals across more than 30 specialties who treat and/or perform research on cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA serves 76,000 patients annually through its ACPA Approved Teams. Below are some of the ways ACPA help make an impact in the cleft and craniofacial community: - ​Personalized support is provided to patients and their families, giving them tools they need to thrive. - Educational materials are developed with cleft and craniofacial providers to ensure patients receive trusted information. - ACPA Approved Team connections are provided to patients and families giving them access to interdisciplinary care to ensure the best possible outcomes Continuing education is provided to cleft and craniofacial professionals with the latest techniques and cutting-edge research College scholarships are awarded to students born with cleft and craniofacial conditions

What's Here

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate
Disease/Disability Information
Medical Information Services
Private Foundations

Cancer Information Service | National Cancer Institute

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.

What's Here

Disease/Disability Information
Medical Information Services

SD PLAN | South Dakota Department of Health

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

What's Here

AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Medical Information Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Pregnancy Testing
Disease/Disability Information
Safer Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
State Government Agencies/Departments
Disease Prevention Programs
Birth Control

Home Health | Sanford Health

Provides quality home health care to residents of the Sioux Empire, Vermillion, and Chamberlain communities. Services offered include care for heart conditions, complex wound care, diabetes education and assessment, disease and symptom management, education on a newly diagnosed medical condition, home health aide, home infusion therapy education, home safety education, medication education, occupational therapy, pain management, pediatric care, physical therapy, postsurgical care, skilled nursing, speech therapy, and rehabilitation therapy while recovering from an orthopedic condition or hospital stay. They are most appropriate for individuals recently discharged from the hospital and are not fully recovered such as after surgery or new diagnosis, individuals recently diagnosed with an illness and needing education, and individuals who have a chronic condition that needs frequent clinical assessment such as diabetes, kidney, stroke, heart or lung disease.

What's Here

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Medication Information/Management
Medication Reminders
Home Health Care
General Laboratory Tests
Speech Therapy
Medical Equipment/Supplies
Podiatry/Foot Care
Disease/Disability Information
Homemaker Assistance
Intravenous Medication

Healthy Living | Aberdeen Family YMCA

The Healthy Living program consists of adult activities, group fitness, personal training, and a wellness center. They include: Rails Strength & Fitness - constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity, Group Fitness - more than 100 classes a week that are included in membership including specialty fitness classes, InBody Consultation - Body composition assessments for those ages 12+, Personal Training - staff can create a personalized training and nutrition regimen, Wellness Center - cardio equipment and weight equipment, and Lap and Open swim pool schedule/Swim lessons.

What's Here

Aquarobics/Aquatic Exercise
Swimming/Swimming Lessons
Recreation Related Expense Assistance
Diabetes
Exercise Classes/Groups
Swimming Facilities
Recreation Centers
Disease/Disability Information

SD PLAN | South Dakota Department of Health

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

What's Here

AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
Medical Information Services
Pregnancy Counseling
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Pregnancy Testing
Disease/Disability Information
Safer Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
State Government Agencies/Departments
Disease Prevention Programs
Birth Control

Brain and Spine Institute | Avera

Provides multidisciplinary brain and spine care including the following specialties: neurology, neurosurgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, balance and dizziness, and more. Offers diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions including: strokes, headaches, seizures/epilepsy, neuropathy, balance disorders, movement disorders, weakness, brain injuries, concussion, MS, ALS, and more. Also provides a balance and dizziness clinic and a Spine Navigator who offers information on services provided, treatable conditions, and how to start the referral process. The spine navigator helps patients and family members understand aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and recover.

What's Here

Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Information
Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Huntington's Disease Information | Huntington's Disease Society of America

Huntington's Disease Society of America (HSDA), with its headquarters in New York City, currently has 54 volunteer-led Chapters and Affiliates across the United States. Chapters and Affiliates support HDSA's mission by bringing community-based services, awareness and grassroots fundraising to strengthen resources to families affected by HD.

What's Here

Huntington's Disease
Case/Care Management
Disability Awareness Training
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Fun & Friends Teen & Adult | Fun & Friends

Hosting engaging events and activities for all ages and abilities including teen, young adult, and all-family events with some informational nights mixed in. Follow on Facebook to stay up to date on upcoming events!

What's Here

Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Social Clubs/Events

Honor Every Woman | Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health Board

Provides referral services for breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment. Also provides patient navigation services.

What's Here

Disease Prevention Programs
Disease/Disability Information
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Native American Community
Cancer Detection
Breast Cancer
Cultural Heritage Groups