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Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
First Nations works to improve economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance and training, advocacy and policy, and direct financial grants in these key areas: Stewarding Native Lands, Nourishing Native Foods and Health, Strengthening Tribal and Community Institutions, Investing in Native Youth, and Achieving Native Financial Empowerment. First Nations serves Native American communities throughout the United States.

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Native American Community
Cultural Heritage Groups
Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance
Considers requests for medical and funeral assistance. Other requests for financial assistance are considered on a case by case basis.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Native American Community
Tribal Council Offices
Cultural Heritage Groups
An organization representing the 18 tribal communities in the four-state region of South Dakota, North Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Through public health practices and the formation of tribal partnerships, they work to improve the health of the American Indian peoples by providing public health support and health care advocacy. GPTLHB divides its programs and services into 5 major focuses - Behavioral and Community Health Department, Health Promotion & Prevention Department, Maternal & Child Health Department, Tribal Epidemiology Center Department, and Training & Education Department.
Services include behavioral health (including Substance Use Prevention), Community Health Representatives, dental care, diabetes care, health promotion/disease prevention, immunizations, laboratory, nursing, medical imaging, optometry, pharmacy (Prescription Assistance if eligible), Primary Care, public health nursing, smoking cessation, specialty clinics (e.g. OB/GYN, Mammography, Telehealth), weight loss/nutrition, well child care, women's health, and Wowasake Wellness Center

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Disease Prevention Programs
Mental Health Expense Assistance
Hospital/Clinic Based Telemedicine
Childhood Immunization
Diabetes Management Clinics
Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits
Telemental Health
Women's Health Centers
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Prescription Expense Assistance
Indian Health Service Clinics
Cultural Transition Counseling
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Physical Examinations
Family Counseling Agencies
Community Clinics
General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
General Counseling Services
Native American Community
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Individual Counseling
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Expense Assistance
Conjoint Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Mental Health Screening
Provides shelter to homeless people in tiny homes, with a main house where they may do laundry, cook, eat, and socialize. Also provides emergency food to very low income households, delivering to those without transportation.

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Personal/Grooming Supplies
Homeless Shelter
Food Pantries
Winter Clothing
Cultural Heritage Groups
Grocery Ordering/Delivery
Native American Community
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe or Cheyenne River Lakota Nation (Oyate), members include representatives from four of the traditional seven bands of the Lakota, also known as Teton Sioux: the Minnecoujou, Two Kettle (Oohenunpa), Sans Arc (Itazipco) and Blackfoot (Sihásapa).

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Native American Community
Cultural Heritage Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Tribal Council Offices
All are welcome to worship every Sunday.

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Cultural Heritage Groups
Christian Churches
Native American Community
The Oglala Lakota or Oglala Sioux, meaning to scatter one's own in Lakota language are one of the seven subtribes of the Lakota people, who along with the Nakota and Dakota, make up the Great Sioux Nation.

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Tribal Council Offices
Native American Community
Specialized Information and Referral
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides a full range of primary healthcare services including physical exams, chronic disease management, acute illness management, physicals, well child exams, children/adolescent/men/women healthcare services, immunizations, telemedicine related to medical and mental health needs, certified laboratory services, All Women Count services, assistance with Marketplace insurance enrollment, and allergy injections. Nurse triage available for after-hours calls. Situation will be assessed by a registered nurse with further guidance provided. Strives to meet the needs of all patients, including the underinsured and underserved and offers services at a reduced rate to those who qualify.

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Hospital/Clinic Based Telemedicine
Cultural Heritage Groups
Telemental Health
Prescription Expense Assistance
Women's Health Centers
Pediatrics
Childhood Immunization
Physical Examinations
Chronic Disease Self Management Programs
Urgent Care Centers
Diagnostic Imaging/Radiology
General Laboratory Tests
Community Clinics
HPV Immunizations
Flu Vaccines
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

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HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups
Community Health Education / promotion / wellness and disease / accident prevention. ​Provides transportation for medical purposes for individuals who qualify, transit tickets for medical appointments for able bodied individuals and Dial-A-Ride tickets, Community Health Worker services for high risk clients, and medication delivery for qualified individuals. There are 3 CHR Specialists and 1 CHR Generalist that help with medical transportation and case management for high-risk populations.

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Case/Care Management
Cultural Heritage Groups
General Health Education Programs
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Community Health Workers
Native American Community
The Lower Brule Agency is located at Lower Brule, South Dakota, and services the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe and Tribal Lands in Lyman and Stanley counties in central South Dakota. Lower Brule Law Enforcement Office covers the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Lands. The Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Law Enforcement has overall responsibility of enforcement of Federal and Tribal Laws within the Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Lands.

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Tribal Police
Specialized Information and Referral
911 Services
Municipal Police
Sheriff
Federal Government Agencies/Departments
Cultural Heritage Groups
Native American Community
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
The Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center is accredited by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization, Inc. (JCAHO) serving Native American people living in or near Roberts County. Services include Behavioral Health, Dental, Diabetes Care, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Laboratory, Nursing, Radiology, Optometry, Pharmacy (Prescription Assistance - Enrolled members of a Native American tribe can get free prescriptions by visiting their local IHS), Primary Care, Public Health Nursing, Physical Therapy, Specialty Clinic (OB/GYN), Weight Loss/Nutrition, Well Child Care, Men/Women's Health, and Medication Disposal.

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Mental Health Expense Assistance
Native American Community
Clinical Psychiatric Evaluation
Dialysis Centers
Ophthalmology
Cultural Transition Counseling
Individual Counseling
Prescription Expense Assistance
Eye Examinations
Government Subsidized Prescription Drug Benefits
Indian Health Service Clinics
Psychological Assessment
Medication Disposal
Dental Care
Cultural Heritage Groups
Community Clinics
Physical Examinations
Mental Health Screening
Diabetes Management Clinics
General Counseling Services
​ Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork. Serves both Native American/Indian (with a specific program) and non-Indian individuals.

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Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
General Legal Aid
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Living Wills
Will Preparation Assistance
Legal Information Services
Cultural Heritage Groups
Native American Community
Offering higher education for students that have not completed high school. Also offers degrees/certification in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Native American Studies, Electrical, Welding, Building Trades, and Heavy Equipment Operations.

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Colleges/Universities
Cultural Heritage Groups
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Standing Rock Agency: formerly known and established in 1868 as Grand River Agency on the banks of the Grand River (South Dakota) and relocated upstream in 1874 and renamed Standing Rock Agency (Ft. Yates, North Dakota), is the Field Office for the Bureau of Indian Affairs providing Trust Services and Indian Services to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Services include real estate, probate and estate, wildland fire management, administrative, social services, facilities management, and law enforcement services.

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Federal Government Agencies/Departments
Tribal Police
911 Services
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Cultural Heritage Groups
Specialized Information and Referral
Native American Community
Sheriff
Native American General Assistance
Municipal Police
Detoxification Service: Couteau Des Prairies Hospital will provide emergency, acute medical detoxification services for those requiring these services. A Dakotah Pride Center staff member will provide transportation for detoxification services and a staff counselor will provide motivational counseling for clients who are undergoing detoxification to seek treatment through Dakotah Pride Treatment Center. Pre-treatment Evaluations: Provides screening, assessment, intervention, and treatment placement. Walk-in Assessments for Substance Use available. Adult Outpatient Program: Outpatient treatment services are provided for individuals who meet the admission criteria. The objectives of the program are to provide treatment for individuals who require therapeutic and supportive counseling and referral services while living independently, who may have completed inpatient treatment previously but relapsed, or for whom residential treatment is not otherwise possible. The program meets three times a week in three hour long sessions for six weeks. Also, provides continuing care services and DUI offender classes.

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Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Expense Assistance
Residential Treatment Facility Licensing
Relapse Prevention Programs
Mental Health Expense Assistance
DUI Offender Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Cultural Heritage Groups
Cultural Transition Counseling
Alcohol/Drug Impaired Driving Prevention
Detoxification
General Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Central Intake/Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

Categories

HIV Testing
Disease Prevention Programs
Formula/Baby Food
Breast Pumps
Flu Vaccines
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Childhood Immunization
Nutrition Education
State Government Agencies/Departments
Women's Health Centers
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
General Health Education Programs
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Native American Community
Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment
Prenatal Care
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Safer Sex Education
Birth Control
Cultural Heritage Groups