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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Comprehensive services include counseling and support groups over the phone, online and in-person, educational workshops, publications and financial and co-payment assistance. All services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts. Offers individual counseling or support groups in three ways: face-to-face, on the telephone, and online. Connect with others in support groups for cancer patients, loved ones and people who have lost a loved one, led by master's-prepared oncology social workers. Online support groups are available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

​A science-based, secular alternative to Al-Anon and Johnson Intervention. It uses methods based on the tools of SMART (Self Maintenance and Recovery Training) Recovery and CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) to provide resources and support for those who are affected by the addictions of a loved one.

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.

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.

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.

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.

​Host's support group meetings for families who are affected by Huntington's Disease. This group reviews caregiver support, discusses genetic testing, care options, and serves as a general sounding board to support one another through the journey of this disease. Support groups are offered face-to-face and on-line. Visit website to find a group.

​12-step program for individuals who want to become emotionally well. Support group meetings lead by peers, following the 12-step model of recovery. There are many forms of virtual meetings available. See website for meeting information.

Provides a supportive and affirming environment to address LGBTQ-related stress, depression, and anxiety. Participants engage in sessions to learn coping strategies, build emotional resilience, and connect with peers. The program is hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual options, and is facilitated by trained professionals. A screening process ensures participants are a good fit, with an emphasis on readiness and safety. Sessions focus on topics such as mindfulness, cognitive flexibility, and emotional regulation, fostering a pathway to mental wellness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome. Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporation in 1978, under which provision the organization's more than 650 local chapters also operate. TCF operates as separate entities in at least 30 countries around the world. Regular meetings of local chapters provide a caring environment in which bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents can work through their grief with the help of others who have been there. Monthly, more than 17,000 attend chapter meetings. Outreach is provided to more than 182,000 bereaved family members and professionals each month through chapter newsletters, websites, Facebook Pages, special programs including regional conferences, concurrent walks, phone calls, letters, e-mails, and personal visits. Educational information on grief following the death of a child and the work of TCF is provided to the community through publicity, speaking engagements, and the distribution of materials. Virtual chapters through an Online Support Community supply support, encouragement, and friendship. There are general bereavement sessions as well as more specific sessions. This program was established to encourage connecting and sharing among parents, grandparents, and siblings (over the age of 18) grieving the death of a child.

NAMI Homefront is a free, 6-session class for family members of service members or veterans with mental health conditions. Offered online only.