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Collaborative, relational, non-pathologizing, trauma-informed. EMDR trained. Areas of special emphasis include identity transformation and development, recovery from trauma, mood and anxiety concerns, relationship difficulties, family dynamics, and LGBTQIA+.

An early childhood/parental parent engagement program for American Indian families in BIE-funded schools. Program services integrate language and culture, and provide resources and support for families with children from prenatal to grade 3. Goals of the program include supporting parents/primary caregivers as their child's first and most influential teacher, to increase family literacy, to strengthen family-school-community connections, services for the early identification of children with special needs, parent engagement, whether it be full-time, part-time, or flex-time status, and to promote lifelong learning. Family and Child Education Program (FACE) offers school readiness home-based program, assessments, center-based setting, meals and transportation provided for center-based families, parenting skills, adult education / GED completion, and career planning, college preparation, job readiness.

Serves as a resource for campus community members and provides opportunities for all to feel welcome.  Focuses on partnering with students to develop and implement programming that complements their classroom experience. Serves as a bridge for strategic partnerships that result in increased access, persistence, retention and success of students. Assists multicultural student organizations and serves as a resource to help them accomplish their organizational goals.

Individual, couples, and family therapy for the treatment of various adjustment problems and psychological disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. Special areas of expertise include: pain management, stress management, complicated grief and loss, spirituality issues, parenting adult children, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, parent education, abuse, eating disorders, marital infidelity issues, substance abuse issues, immigration adjustment concerns, and culturally relevant services. Therapeutic methods used include: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT), and psychodynamic therapy. Telehealth available for all sessions. May request sessions via telehealth, in-person or a combination. Will teach new clients how to use telehealth services.

Translation & Interpretation (For jobs, medical/dental appointments, court services, schools, community services). Workforce Placement (providing inroads & assistance to immigrants entering the SD workforce or changing careers). Immigration Services (documentation assistance, transportation, citizenship coaching). Language Education (English as a second language 'ESL' & Spanish classes). Advocacy (referrals and resource connections). Household Needs (Furniture, bedding, etc.).

Accompanies newly arrived Latinos as they seek to understand U.S. cultural norms and expectations, overcome language barriers, and integrate into Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. Develops educational opportunities that include English language learning for adults, citizenship preparation, and other opportunities to advance. Offers support to Latinos affected by domestic violence through providing resources, accompaniment, and assessment of immigration options. Provides an Immigration Program that is recognized and accredited by the U.S. Department of Justice, and that offers competent, professional and affordable immigration counseling and legal services to Latino individuals and families. Accompanies and educates Latinos while assisting them in accessing social, mental health, medical, dental, legal, employment and other services available in Sioux Falls and the tri-state region. Partners with other agencies in the Sioux Falls area by advocating and collaboratively advancing bicultural and bilingual awareness and services. Upholds and promotes the dignity and human rights of Latino immigrants through advocacy and justice. Partners with local/regional/national agencies and advocates to educate the public and address immigration issues and legislation.

Building a foundation of traditional values and promoting recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder for members of the Crow Creek Sioux Reservation community.

Provides instructional support services by providing needed supplies, transportation, cultural programming, enrollment help, and referral services to Native students in the Sioux Falls School District. Accepts donations of school supplies and backpacks.

Provides coaching, education and mentorship services to both youth and adults in transition; life transition, work transition or transition from incarceration and homelessness. Support is provided to the vulnerable through group and individual life, character and career coaching classes.

Culturally sensitive mental health care for adults and adolescents. Focuses on medication management, mental health screenings for a variety of mental health issues, spravato (eskatamine) for treatment resistant depression, and photobiomodulation therapy (light bed treatment.

Dedicated to developing a supportive and inclusive environment that reaches across the boundaries of culture, identity, and discipline. The Multicultural Center invites all community members, SDSU students and friends to join in its work in creating a community of learners within and beyond the city of Brookings.

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. Some regular activities include: Red Road Talking Circles are rooted in Native American traditions and offer a place for individuals to connect with themselves and others through dialogue and storytelling. All are welcome to join this safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences of recovery. Locations and days of week vary. Red Road Approach (RRA) men's and women's groups provide a cognitive and experiential curriculum on Native American/Indigenous philosophies, activating the spirit for individuals, families, and communities. Participants are guided through lessons on the impacts of alcohol and drugs on the mind, body, and spirit. This 10-week adult program meets on a weekly basis. Incentives are available for graduates of the program. Therapeutic Sewing and Beading brings together coffee, laughter, and traditional craft-making! Open to the community as an opportunity to warm up with some coffee and work on beading and sewing with help from experts. Wellbriety is a 12-step meeting and recovery developed by White Bison. It is rooted in the teachings of Medicine Wheel, They Cycle of Life and the Four Laws of Changes. This group is open to all, and may be provided virtually. Other cultural activities, such as Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Group, Prayer Songs class and other welcoming events are offered during 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". Not all groups are always offered. Please visit the webpage below to see current offerings.

Providing culturally relevant home-based support for American Indian families, including expecting moms, fathers, infants, and young children ages 3 - 5. The program includes home visits using evidence-based cultural lessons, helping families set goals to meet their needs, and providing screenings for parents and children.

Individual and couples therapy for adults dealing with life transitions, healing from trauma and/or abuse, restoring difficult relationships, or looking for balance and support in their lives. Individual therapy for adolescents dealing with trauma or behavior issues. Assessment and therapy for those engaged in addictive behaviors, and also for those who love them. Experienced in serving the Native American community, particularly in the areas of historical trauma and grief.

Providing social and emotional support to student veterans transitioning from military service to college life by connecting them to a new generation of social workers trained to deliver culturally responsive care. The program emphasizes the vital relationship between community and people and is built on three foundational pillars: transition assistance, suicide prevention through peer mentorship, and community engagement. Program places social work interns into community, healthcare, and educational settings where service members, veterans, and their families work and live. Members assist with resource navigation, peer connection, and community outreach while strengthening coordination across local partners. Members serve part-time while completing degree-required internships or practicums for academic credit. Through hands-on service, students build military cultural competence and practical skills that contribute to stronger, more connected communities of care.

People-to-People Initiative. Citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between communities in the United States and those in other countries. Programs include pen-pal relationships, exchange programs, partnerships between the Mayors of each city, and Germanfest.

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. Some regular activities include: Inipi sweat purification ceremony for 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) - 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. It is 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) men's and women's groups provide a cognitive and experiential curriculum on Native American/Indigenous philosophies, activating the spirit for individuals, families, and communities. Participants are guided through lessons on the impacts of alcohol and drugs on the mind, body, and spirit. This 10-week adult program meets on a weekly basis. Incentives are available for graduates of the program. ​Spiritual Group is a safe space for those seeking support, healing, and a time to connect with others in the community. All are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous provides a confidential, safe and non- judgmental setting for those experiencing substance use disorder (SUD). A A follows a 12-step program focusing on actions that guide members through their recovery journey. This is an open yet confidential group. Anyone is welcome. No sign-up is necessary. Other cultural activities, such as Walking group and therapeutic crafts, are offered during 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". Not all groups are always offered. Please visit the webpage below to see current offerings.

Works to bring immigrants, immigrant advocates, and non-immigrant community members together to deepen their relationships and cultural understanding. Nearly all efforts are focused on Latin immigrants. Immigrant families in need are provided food, furniture, school supplies, household items, and diapers. Also provides organizing community English classes and connecting ESL volunteers with new English language learners, networking with immigration service providers in Eastern South Dakota, creating a general referral service for immigrants needing assistance, arranging translation services when needed, assisting families with their efforts to change immigration status, and community outreach to educate the non-immigrant community about obstacles immigrants experience in the Brookings area.

Providing culturally relevant home-based support for American Indian families, including expecting moms, fathers, infants, and young children ages 3 - 5. The program includes home visits using evidence-based cultural lessons, helping families set goals to meet their needs, and providing screenings for parents and children.

Women VetsConnect Wellness Retreat is a one-day gathering for women veterans and military spouses that started in 2022. The event takes place in a welcoming, non-clinical setting and includes peer-to-peer conversation, wellness activities, and a free meal. A resource fair is available throughout the day, offering opportunities for one-on-one conversations and connection to support.

Individual therapy for ages 14 and up. Topics discussed include: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, stress management, employment issues, abuse, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ counseling, and women's issues. Telehealth sessions available.

Mission-Haiti is a non-profit, 501c3 religious organization formed for the purpose of spreading the Gospel and caring for the poor in the country of Haiti. In order to accomplish this, the organization overseas child sponsorships, a medical clinic offering affordable, intentional care, elderly and orphan care, and community programs.

Strives to ensure that all learners - especially English Language Learners (ELL), economically disadvantaged learners and minority students - have the supports they need to achieve academic, career, and life goals. Services include parent/family training, teacher/administrator training/PD, tip sheets/printed materials, learning packets/books, webinars, videos, newsletter(s), toolkits and resources to support Family Engagement, and family friendly walk-throughs.

Spanish church where focus is to serve the community not only in the spiritual but also helping those in need. Free marriage officiant for those who have applied for (traditional) marriage or those who cannot afford an officiant. Marriages are done by appointment only. Counseling for individuals who are going through crisis and spiritual guidance for believers.

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) serves as a destination appealing to historians, geologist, genealogists, authors, scholars, and the general public. It is a research center with a reputation for thoroughness, assisting in multi-disciplined fields of study serving a local, state, and national audience. The facility is designed to host a variety of public programs, workshops, concerts, and lectures that appeal to a divers and multi-generational audience. The HARCC provides public access to an unprecedented collection of historically valuable archival materials, offering a unique perspective of Black Hills history.