A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS). The Mitchell office only provides Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Voc. Rehab Counselors can make referrals to the above services and programs if clients reside in the Mitchell area.

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.

24-hour emergency shelter for women and children that provides crisis services for rape victims, child abuse victims and their non-offending family members, family members of homicide victims, adults molested as children, and victims of elder abuse. Services include accompany victims to hospital and through systems, transportation, advocacy, including criminal justice and court, emergency clothing and other supplies, assistance with protection orders, weekly women's support groups, crisis counseling, referrals and information, and assistance in filing for victim compensation.

Providing confidential and no-cost early pregnancy services including pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasound. Other services include Confidential peer counseling, emotional support, information and education on pregnancy options, post-abortion help, pregnancy and parenting classes and referrals for community resources.

The Yankton Sioux Tribe is located in the lower eastern part of Charles Mix County. The Tribe has approximately 11,594 members and approximately 4,600 member reside within the boundaries. Law enforcement covering Yankton Sioux Tribe.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Provides opportunities that focus on financial security, good health, career opportunities, connecting with others, and discovery.

Hotline with Food Safety Information and Opportunity to file complaints regarding USDA Meat, poultry, egg products, and siluriform. Please contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline (MPH) at (888) 674-6854 or [email protected], for food safety questions. Consumers can also chat live with a food safety specialist at https://ask.usda.gov/s/, available from 10:00am - 6:00pm (ET), Monday - Friday, in English or Spanish.

A free and confidential service answered by registered nurses, providing medical information, referrals to hospitals, community services, and physicians, and class registration.

Supporting the community of Vermillion through information on community events, information on community resources, including volunteering, grants for community non-profits, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Provides assistance to surviving family members in accessing military benefits and entitlements, financial counseling, and providing connections with others who share the same loss.

Provides nutritious meals, companionship, and community support to seniors and individuals in need while empowering them to live independently with dignity in their homes. Consists of a hot meal delivered to their door Monday through Friday from 10:45am to 12:30pm. See Meals On Wheels section of the Active Generations website to apply for the Senior Meals Program in your community. Menus meet 1/3 of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's) for the population served. Menus are designed by a Registered Dietitian and are low in fat and sodium. Special diets are available upon request; diabetic, gluten free, renal, as well as textured modified servings. Supportive services include: information and referrals, nutrition counseling and education.

To empower all toward resilient lives, inspiring hope and preventing suicide through the advancement of suicidology. We accomplish this mission by directing efforts to Advance Suicidology as a science; encouraging, developing, and disseminating scholarly work in suicidology. To encourage the development and application of strategies that reduce the incidence and prevalence of suicidal behaviors. Compile, develop, evaluate and disseminate accurate information about suicidal behaviors to the public. Foster the highest possible quality of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention to the public. Publicize official AAS positions on issues of public policy relating to suicide. Promote research and training in suicidology. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. AAS, a not-for-profit organization, encourages and welcomes both individual and organizational members.

The tribal office for Rosebud Sioux Tribe.

ICAP Community Services offers the following: Case Management & Protective Payee Services: Case management assists participants to create a self-sufficiency plan, which sets out goals that the participant will work toward with the support of a Community Service Worker (CSW). Protective payee services is where the participant is provided financial management education and the CSW controls the participant's income, pays bills, buys groceries, other necessities, and in general manages the participant's finances for a period of time. Information & Referral: Community Service Workers provide information regarding the services available from ICAP and other providers (Social Service, County Welfare, etc.). School supplies: Helps lower-income families by providing some or all of the basic necessities to the student. School supplies are distributed in August.

Providing food access for individuals and families in the Beresford area. Also provides services such as dry cleaning drop off and pick up, watch battery repair, health aids (i.e. crutches, walkers, canes, and wheelchairs), job services and area information.

Disability Rights South Dakota is a private non-profit with the mission to protect and advocate for the rights of South Dakotans with disabilities through legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies. Disability Rights South Dakota assists persons of all ages with issues relating to disabilities: Information and referral Abuse, neglect and rights violations based on disability Discrimination based on disability Employment Social Security/SSI/SSDI and how to incorporate benefits into your ability to work Voting Persons with disabilities, parents, guardians, attorneys, professionals and others concerned about the rights of persons with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Rights South Dakota. Corporate office is in Pierre and field offices are in Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Call ahead for Sioux Falls and Rapid City as there may or may not be staff in-office.

ICAP Community Services offers the following: Case Management & Protective Payee Services: Case management assists participants to create a self-sufficiency plan, which sets out goals that the participant will work toward with the support of a Community Service Worker (CSW). Protective payee services is where the participant is provided financial management education and the CSW controls the participant's income, pays bills, buys groceries, other necessities, and in general manages the participant's finances for a period of time. Information & Referral: Community Service Workers provide information regarding the services available from ICAP and other providers (Social Service, County Welfare, etc.). School supplies: Helps lower-income families by providing some or all of the basic necessities to the student. School supplies are distributed in August.

Helps connect military families to essential services such as mental health support, basic needs, and social care through advanced technology and coordinated efforts. They work to simplify the process to ensure families can access the services that best fit their needs. With personalized assessments, they can eliminate barriers and actively seek out resources through partnerships with community organizations and service providers. The Resource Navigation Guide is powered through a partnership with Nexus SD.

Resources are available to all people affected by lupus. They include: Health Education Specialists (Ask a Health Educator): A team of health education specialists who are specifically trained to answer questions, caring support, and provide people affected by lupus with non-medical counseling, disease education, information, and helpful resources. National Resource Center on Lupus: A collection of up-to-date resources and information on lupus. Take Charge/Lupus & You: Weekly educational series on how to better manage the disease and engaging in advocacy and awareness efforts. Available online and by email. The Expert Series: A podcast discussing ways on how to live a healthier life.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation for veterans through River Cities Public Transit.

Provides services to people who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, and/or have a speech disability. Community Education and Support: Provides a variety of direct service programming to deaf and hard of hearing consumers and the general public, including advocacy, peer support, mentoring, independent living, deaf mentoring, social services, recreation and social activities, senior citizen services, and other services as available. Employment Services: Assistance is provided with seeking and keeping employment, including job search and applications, preparing for interviews, initial job training, job coaching, assistance with co-workers and staff meetings. Telecommunication Equipment Distribution: Providing installation, training, and equipment including amplified telephones, captioned telephones, ring signalers, and mobile phones/tablets. American Sign Language: Community based and contractual sign language classes, interpreter mentoring, information regarding ASL, deaf culture, and deaf history available to the public and private organizations.

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.

Provides the following services - Advocacy: Teaches people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. Independent Living Skills: Provides hands-on training in daily-living skills including cooking, budgeting, organizing, and more. Information and referral: Connects people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. Peer counseling: Provides opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. Transition: Facilitates 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: Assists individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. Home Modifications Adaptive Devices: Provides home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. Telecommunication Adaptive Devices: Provides adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. American's with Disabilities Act: Serves 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: Provides 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. Home Again South Dakota: Provides 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.