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​​Offers traditional medicines (flat cedar/hante sha; sage/pezi hota; sweetgrass/wacanga; bear root/mato heta;bitterroot/sinpetu; medicinal tea blends; homemade honey) spiritual guidance, smudging, and a warm and welcome space for relatives to come and talk. Also offers cultural activities throughout the week to take care of individuals spirit and keep connected to traditional Indigenous ways of life. Doors are always open for relatives needing to pray, sing, smudge or just talk. Mitakuye oyasin "we are all related". Offers a variety of culturally-centered activities. Dates and times of groups vary. Below is a list of group offerings, but not all groups are always offered. Please visit the website sduih.org/events to see current offerings. Inipi Inipi sweat purification ceremony is open to all Indigenous community members seeking spiritual connection, being mindful of those in attendance and taking care that all participants feel safe. Those who are on their moon time are respectfully asked to not attend. Community Inipi is open to men, women, children, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse community members seeking spiritual connection. Women's Inipi is open to all women, as well as Two-Spirit and non-binary community members who align with women's spiritual teachings. Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) PIP is an 8-week parent training class for Indigenous parents, caregivers, non-Native foster parents of Indigenous children, and others who strive to be more positive in their approach to parenting. PIP offers participants a structured exploration of traditional American Indian and Alaska Native values concerning parenting and helps participants apply those values in a modem setting. Red Road Approach (RRA) RRA groups offer a cognitive and experiential curriculum on Native American/Indigenous philosophies, activating the spirit for individuals, families, and communities. Participants will be guided through lessons on the impacts of alcohol and drugs on the mind, body, and spirit. This curriculum is a 10-week adult program that meets on a weekly basis. Incentives available for graduates of the program. Men's and Women's RRA groups offered. Therapeutic Sewing & Beading Join for coffee, laughter, and traditional craft-making! Open to the community, warm up with some coffee and work on beading and sewing with help from experts. Ašniyapi Ošpaye (Healing Family) Group (Sioux Falls) / Spiritual Group (Pierre) Join for a safe space for those seeking support, healing, and a time to connect with others in the community. Members will be guided through topics such as cultural values, language, and continued self-healing. All are welcome, as this group will be a place to foster empowerment through encouragement and education. Walking Group During the warmer months, we invite you to join SDUIH for a weekly walking group! Incentives available for group participants. Open to all fitness levels. Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Group Join the women's resiliency group to share and rebuild. The group will focus on building coping skills and resilience, covering depression, anxiety, trauma, and healthy relationships. All winyans (women) are welcome, regardless of tribal affiliation or race. Alcoholics Anonymous (Pierre Only) If you are experiencing substance use disorder (SUD), we invite you to join us each week in a confidential setting to share your experience and support other group members on your journey to recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous follows a 12-step program focusing on actions that guide members through their recovery journey by taking aim at admitting powerlessness over alcohol, seeking support, and making amends. Through sharing your lived experience, the goal is to achieve and maintain sobriety while helping others. This group will operate on the principle of anonymity, emphasizing confidentiality within the group to create a safe and non- judgmental environment for individuals seeking help. The group is an open yet confidential group. Anyone is welcome. No sign-up is necessary.

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Cultural Heritage Groups
Native American Traditional Healing
Native American Community
Parenting Skills Classes
Cultural Heritage Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
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.

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Transgender Hormone Therapy
Name/Gender Identity Modification Assistance
Transgender Body Image Resources
Internet Support Groups
Peer Counseling
LGBTQ2+ Issues
Youth/Student Support Groups
Issue Advocacy
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Legislative Advocacy
Parent Support Groups
LGBTQ+ youth, adults and allies provides support to anyone who may need it. Once a month get togethers are held to help have a sense of community. Anyone and everyone is welcome to participate. Watertown Love has an active Facebook page to share information and continue to have the community outside of meetings. Also organizes Watertown Pride in the Park.

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LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
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.

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Mental Health Screening
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Internet Support Groups
Telemental Health
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Support for LGBTQ individuals who have endured abuse in their relationships. An 8-sessions support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence, with meetings held weekly. All adults with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome. Educational information is provided, as well as open discussion about personal experiences. This is a closed group, so registration is required by contacting the group facilitator. There is no cost to attend.  Discussion topics: Issues specific to LGBTQ individuals, overcoming gender roles and stereotypes, dynamics of domestic violence, the cycle of abuse, characteristics of health vs. unhealthy relationships, safe communication, building a support system, and healing from abuse.

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LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Provides resources, education networking, and events for the LGBTQ+ community. ​Some events include Black Hills Pride Festival, Black Hills Youth Pride, Transgender Day of Remembrance events, Drag Shows, Pride Prom, Transgender Day of Visibility events, Rainbow 5k Color Run, Closet Pop-Ups, and Halloween parties. Also have support groups and volunteer opportunities.

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LGBTQ2+ Issues
Cultural Heritage Groups
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Issue Advocacy
Sexual Orientation Counseling
Native American Community
Uniting people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) with families, friends, and allies. Committed to advancing equality through its mission of support, education, and advocacy.

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LGBTQ2+ Helplines
Parent Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Transgender Body Image Resources