A 24-hour source of support and information to cancer patients and their families. Reasons for calling the Navigation Center can range from managing symptoms, to finding resources for emotional support, to getting help for loved ones impacted by cancer. Anyone can call the Navigation Center - they do not need to be an Avera patient. Calls are answered by registered nurses and social workers. The Avera Cancer Institute has a registered dietician that can assist cancer patients with eating problems and related nutritional concerns, and offers several cancer support groups (in the Sioux Empire area) including A Time To Heal for All Cancers, Cancer Caregiver Support Group, Look Good, Feel Better, Men's Cancer Support Group, and To Be Well.

The goal of the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) is to support research initiatives and develop educational programs to increase professional awareness and enhance medical care of those affected by Turner Syndrome. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatments over the lifespan will lead to a brighter and healthier future for all young girls and women with Turner Syndrome.

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

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating 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 Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving 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 Providing 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. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing 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.

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.​

HDSA, 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.

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!

Offers support groups that provide a place to come together and openly express feelings about Parkinson's Disease. For a list of meetings in South Dakota, visit website.

Educational resources are available for people to learn more about Spondylarthritis. Support Groups (in-person or online) and community forums are open to everyone to meet other people with Spondylitis related diseases. Spondylarthritis includes diseases such as Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), Reactive Arthritis (ReA), Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), Juvenile spondylarthritis (JSpA), Enteropathic Arthritis (Spondylitis/Arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease), and Undifferentiated Spondylarthritis (USpA).

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

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.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating 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 Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving 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 Providing 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. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing 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.

Provides various programs for catastrophically disabled veterans and other people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to the following areas: - Service to veterans - Veterans service officer - who is able to assist in obtaining benefits - Advocacy programs for veterans and people with disabilities - Legislation - Peer counseling - for persons with physical disabilities and especially new spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. - Sports and recreational activities - Assists veterans that have physical disabilities with getting involved in sports activities such as bowling, lacrosse, boccia ball, fishing, skiing, trap shooting, and hunting. Also open to individuals with disabilities. - Equipment lending - Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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 to 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.

The Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to access and advocacy, scientific discovery, help and support, juvenile arthritis. Community and connections, including disease specific information, access to optimal care, education resources, medical treatment, and self-management options.

Grief Counseling Services Monument Home+ Home Health and Hospice offers individual, couples, and family grief counseling to the immediate family members of the patients who were on our services. Counselors are professional social workers with specialized training and experience in grief and loss. Since people grieve differently, counseling is offered to meet the distinctive needs of different age groups and types of loss. Call and schedule an appointment. Support Groups Monument Health Home+ Home Health and Hospice has educational, supportive grief groups available. These groups bring people together who have experienced loss and provide a safe environment to share experiences and learn from one another. These groups are open to anyone in the community grieving the loss of a loved one at no charge. Please call for additional information and group registration. Rapid City, Custer, and Hot Springs: 605-755-7729 Rapid City Open Group Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the lower level of the Hospice House at 224 Elk Street every Thursday, 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Rapid City Closed Group - 12-week educational support group Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. Meets in the lower level of the Hospice House at 224 Elk Street. Call for registration 605-755-7729 Hot Springs Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the Calvary Hot Springs Church located at 1938 Canton Avenue, 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 12:00noon - 1:00pm. Custer Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the Custer Monument Health Hospital Conference Room located at 1220 Montgomery Street, 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 12:00noon - 1:00pm Spearfish and Belle Fourche: 605-939-8909 Spearfish Open Group Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the Monument Health Hospice Office located at 931 E. Colorado Boulevard, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 12:00noon - 12:45pm. Spearfish Closed Group - 12-week educational support group Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the Monument Health Hospice Office located at 931 E. Colorado Boulevard, Tuesdays, 12:00noon - 12:45pm. Registration Required 605-939-8909 Belle Fourche Open Group Open to anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. This group meets in the Global Methodist Church located at 1804 7th Avenue, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:00noon - 12:45pm.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

Helps families and their support systems find hope and healing after the loss of a child at any age. Provides encouragement, compassion and support through retreats, education and small groups. The groups provide a way to connect with other families who are walking a similar journey. Different from other retreats, Healing Hope hosts only 1 family at a time (in a guest house on on 5-acre property), creating a unique one-on-one experience. The facilitators walk alongside the families, not as counselors, but as peers that have been on a similar journey. Healing Hope also appreciates the opportunity to educate the community by sharing personal stories of grief and life lessons with different groups, churches, schools, etc.

A support group for anyone who has sustained a brain injury. Families and friends are encouraged to attend. At times the group will divide into a group for family/friends and a group for individuals who have sustained a brain injury. Call to be added to the mailing list. This group is co-sponsored by Avera McKennan and Sanford Hospitals.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating 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 Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving 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 Providing 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. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing 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.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

 Working to provide connection, comfort, and hope to families who have experienced the unexpected loss of an infant. They provide care packages to those families and a network of connections to others who have experienced a similar loss. A Run for Their Lives! 5K run/walk event is held annually on Mother's Day. Participate in-person in Spearfish, SD, or virtually from anywhere! This event is a great way to honor the memory of a child with a community of supporters. Also works to provide SIDS and safe-sleep awareness and education as well as funding for SIDS-related research. Operations are home-based.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating 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 Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving 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 Providing 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. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing 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.

Education Public Awareness: Hosts education days each year to bring in guest speakers to discuss different topics about HD such as discoveries about the disease, new and promising research, discoveries about the progression of the disease and resources available to families and patients. Outreach: Local chapter support available online through their Chapter website and social media channels such as Facebook. By keeping a constant stream of information online, patients and families can find support and information at all hours of the day or night. Support Group Hosts a monthly support group meeting for families who are affected by HD twice a month. 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. Advocacy Members work with the medical community including medical students, social workers, and police to create an understanding environment for those who are suffering from Huntington's disease.