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A non-profit, volunteer, peer support group for people with any type of addictive behavior at all stages of change-including those pursuing harm reduction or abstinence. SMART meetings include group discussions that help individuals with motivation, urges, thoughts and behaviors, and creating a balanced life. The SMART program is a secular, science-based approach to addictive behavior of any kind.

Clutterers Anonymous (CLA) is a 12-Step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, where individuals share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem with clutter and help each other to recover. CLA is self-supporting through individual members' voluntary contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. CLA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine.

Support groups for people impacted by mental illness diagnoses led by trained facilitators of people with lived experiences. Group members help each other by sharing their lived experiences and learned wisdom. There is also a support group for family members for people with a mental illness.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is a 12-step program to help people recover from being raised in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. Meeting formats include: in person, telephone, audio, and online. Visit national website for updated information.

Provides practical support, resources, education and understanding to people who are living and coping with mental health issues and their family members. Also works to increase public awareness and advocates for increased research and improved services for persons living with serious mental illness. Visit the website for details on the resource center and online support groups.

Peer based services and resources include online resources at DBSAlliance.org, online support groups, audio and video casts, parent and caregiver support network, advocacy for quality mental health care treatment, and peer specialist trainings. *Currently there are no in-person support groups in South Dakota, although online support groups are open to all.

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.

Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. CoDA uses the 12-Step and 12-Traditions as the principles and guides to develop honest and healthy relationships. In-person, Online and phone meetings are available to all. Dates, times and locations change frequently. Please visit website for up-to-date information.

Al-Anon Family Groups are for the families and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon electronic meetings use different online platforms: discussion boards, email, chat, phone and Voice over Internet Provider (VoIP), such as Skype. To find alternative meeting options visit: ​https://al-anon.org/ Each meeting is autonomous in its style, format, and entry procedures and like all Al-Anon meetings, agree to abide by the spirit of the Twelve Traditions.

Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) is a 12-step, self-help program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Printed literature is available, quarterly bulletins which can be sent free automatically to an email address, speakers, and self-help support groups. Meetings are available online and via the phone, visit website for meeting times and connection information.

RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. The hotline offers free and confidential counseling to sexual assault victims 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by connecting callers to the nearest rape crisis center, anywhere in the nation. Support is also available via the online hotline in English and Spanish.

People who have a desire to stop incurring unsecured debt gather for a one-hour meeting where they share or hear others speak of their experiences working the D.A. program. Sharing is voluntary and participants avoid controversy by not discussing outside issues.

Support groups for people impacted by mental illness diagnoses led by trained facilitators of people with lived experiences. Group members help each other by sharing their lived experiences and learned wisdom. There is also a support group for family members for people with a mental illness.

Support groups are typically held once a month for an hour virtually through Zoom or Google Meet. Email the group account and the support group facilitator will respond with information about the group and meeting link to join.

Through the Reach to Recovery website and app, current patients can match with a trained volunteer who is a breast cancer survivor.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues of fees for AA membership. For a list of meetings in South Dakota, visit http://area63aa.org/meetings. Email, chat, audio, and forums meetings in a variety of languages are also offered.

Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) offers referrals to 12-step recovery meetings for people who have a desire to stop and recover from sexually compulsive or addictive behavior. Meetings are located all over the world with the majority being in North America. Meetings are held seven days a week at all times of the day. Meeting formats include face-to-face, telephone, and web-based options. SAA does NOT offer telephone counseling nor is it a "hotline." Interested parties will be referred to a meeting in the caller's area or to a telephone/web-based meeting for assistance.

Christ centered 12-step recovery focused on finding freedom from any hurt, hang-up, or habit through a strengthened relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, able to provide childcare during the meeting.

Providing free support to women and men living with the disease of infertility. Online services include information on coping with infertility and online support groups. Groups start and stop throughout the year. Find a support group on website.

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)

The Objective Zero App connects service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers to peer and civilian support through voice, video and text and to mental health and wellness tools and resources. The app is free to download and free to use.

A recovery program based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous for those who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behavior. Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others recover. To find out more and the meeting location, please contact by email: [email protected] or call or text: 605-951-9393 A member will contact shortly. Meetings are open to both men and women. Virtual meetings are available daily via phone and email, visit the website for more information.

Support for anyone who has a tendency to compulsively overeat or has an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. A 12-step program patterned after Alcoholics Anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Visit the website to find a face-to-face, telephone, online, or non-real-time meeting (meetings that do not meet in real time, such as loops, social media, and mobile apps). There is an in-person and a virtual meeting in South Dakota.

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.