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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.

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Deaf-Blind Program | Center for Disabilities - University of South Dakota

Provides technical assistance, training, and resources to families and service providers of children aged birth to 21 with varying levels of both hearing and vision loss. Services are geared toward improving educational outcomes in order to help prepare them for eventual transition into adulthood. Technical assistance and support services include: understanding vision and hearing loss, developing communication skills, using accommodations and technology, assisting with the development of educational plans and meaningful strategies, daily living skills, and transitioning across life stages. Information and resources include guides and handbooks, links to state and national resources, Wegner library resources, and deaf-blind topic pages.

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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.

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Brookings Area Brain Injury Support Group | Brain Injury Alliance of South Dakota

Any individual who has had a brain injury is welcome to attend. The support group is also available for family members. Brain injuries can be obtained from accidents, falls, multiple concussions, tumors, stokes, lack of oxygen, epilepsy and Parkinson's, to name a few. The brain injury may be a recent injury or one that has been acquired for many years.

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Peer Support Program | Independent Living Choices

The 1:1 Peer Support Program pairs up a peer visitor with a participant who might need help adjusting to their disability, support and encouragement, resources, and more. Volunteer position that requires a bit of training, and the only qualification is that you must have a disability. This can be a physical disability, cognitive disability, mental health diagnosis, and more.

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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.

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Disability Employment Services | Advance

Helps people with disabilities develop the skills needed to find and maintain employment. Services are individualized for the client. Common services include occupational development, guidance, consultation, mock interviews, resume and cover letter creation, assistance with applications, follow-up contact, information pertaining to workplace earnings and the impact on social security benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. Other services include vocational evaluations, occupational interest surveys, independent living evaluations, short-term internships, on-site job coaching and/or assessment, basic social skill development, cultural awareness, transitional support into the workplace for students and young adults, specific job and task analysis, and guidance for accommodations and adaptive equipment. Individuals are referred to Career Advantage by the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), commonly referred to as Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), State Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired (SBVI), local School Districts, as well as friends and family members. Career Advantage is also used as a local resource for businesses who may have disability employment questions, may be seeking guidance on best practices, approaches, accommodations, adaptive equipment, or may be looking to hire additional employees. Functional assessments are available for on-site testing, and disability training for staff is a service available by special request.

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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.

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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.

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Outreach Services | South Dakota Services for the Deaf

Provides assistance in the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) offering support and consultative services to homes, daycares, and schools. Children in South Dakota who have been professionally identified as DHH may be eligible for services. These services include: information on hearing level, assistive technology, language development, and communication opportunities; participation in the development of an individualized Family Service Plan; communication choice support of sign language skills/or training to facilitate listening and spoken language; demonstration of the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM/DM systems, or other forms of listening technology; collaboration with other service providers; and social opportunities and networking for the Deaf community, as well as connecting families raising children who are DHH.

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Connect Education Workshops | CancerCare

Leading experts in oncology provide up-to-date information in one-hour educational cancer workshops over the telephone or online. Also offers publications about cancer-related topics.

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Healthy AF | Community Healthcare Association of the Dakotas

In partnership with the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH), Healthy AF is a public health resource focused on helping people take care of their sexual health without judgment or pressure. It shares clear, straightforward information about HIV and STI Testing, prevention, and treatment, and connects people to free or low-cost services at trusted local health centers. The goal is to make testing and care feel normal, accessible, and easy to understand ---so individuals can make informed decisions about their health.

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Diabetes Education | Avera St. Mary's

Provides individualized diabetes care and education to help individuals learn to control their blood sugar, monitor their health, and avoid complications.

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Fun & Friends Jr. | Fun & Friends

A social group for families who have a child with a disability or rare disease to meet in a setting where kids can play with their peers and parents connect with each other. Families can also connect in a private online community to ask questions, get answers and recommendations, as well as a safe space to share their experiences. Siblings are welcome to attend and a parent/guardian is required.

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Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline | Epilepsy Foundation of America

Provides support, information, and referrals for people living with epilepsy, including possible resources to help with medication costs, support groups, find-an-epilepsy-specialist, help finding a seizure safety or detection device and information about services and programs serving the epilepsy community.

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Specialty Clinic Services | Freeman Regional Health Services

Provides specialty clinic services including cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and genecology (OB/GYN), audiology, MRI, ECHO, foot clinic, and community health.

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ALS Advocacy Services | ALS Association, The - MN/ND/SD Chapter

The ALS Association seeks to discover the cause and cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health care concerns.

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Helpline and Tobacco Quitline | American Lung Association

The American Lung Association offers answers and guidance to lung health questions and tobacco cessation. The Lung Helpline Call Center is staffed by Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists and certified tobacco treatment specialist who have expertise in Lung health education, Tobacco cessation, Respiratory therapy, Lung Disease: COPD, Asthma, Lung Cancer, etc., Nursing, Physician referral, Respiratory home care, Neonatal, Pediatric, Adult intensive care, Health care insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, Medication counseling, Patient advocacy, Nursing case management, and COVID-19.

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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.

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South Dakota Chapter | American Cancer Society South Dakota

The American Cancer Society offers cancer specific information, tools to help with your treatment, help with insurance questions, and lodging.

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Education Services | South Dakota Parkinson Foundation

Supporting people with Parkinson's Disease and their families, care-partners, and the community through the Annual Awareness Conference, annual walk, information and referrals, educating on the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, health/wellness services, and support groups.​

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Education and Support Services | American Parkinson Disease Association

Provides support, education, research and community to help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease.

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Senior Citizens Services | Hill City Senior Citizens

Provides a meeting place for the community as well as meals for senior citizens. The Hill City Senior Citizens organization assists senior citizens in helping themselves and promotes becoming part of the community. Als provides information on topics of health and senior care as needed. Durable medical equipment loan available.

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Disease Prevention Hotline | South Dakota Department of Health

Information about sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS and anonymous reporting of sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS.

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