Agencies

A simple 3-digit number people can call to get help or give help. A database of area services is also available via the internet at www.211sd.org

Provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Provides shelter for women and children who are escaping domestic violence and/or sexual assault, 24-hour crisis line.

Matches quality volunteer mentors with children, youth and teen/new moms for mentoring relationships.

Serves the community by helping build and develop values in youth within their neighborhoods, collaborating with schools, churches and community organizations.

Offers a place where seniors can meet to pursue mutual interests, receive educational and nutritional services and participate in social and recreational activities.

Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers to advocate in court for the best interest of abused and neglected children.

Strengthens families of all faiths throughout western South Dakota by providing professional social services including counseling, adoption, free crisis pregnancy counseling, youth prevention, and educational workshops.

Provides a safe haven for all boys, ages 6-17, to learn, create, socialize and prepare for a productive future.

Distributes 3.5 million pounds of donated, reclaimed and purchased food to more than 250 charitable organizations with programs that address hunger needs in western South Dakota.

A family healthcare practice providing primary, oral and mental health care. Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income.

Helps people obtain and maintain safe and affordable housing, improve their creditworthiness, reduce debt and improve their quality of life.

Provides shelter, advocacy and support for victims of domestic and sexual violence. 24-hour crisis line (1-800-755-8432) and all services are confidential and at no cost.

Provides high quality free legal services in civil matters to low income and elderly residents in western South Dakota.

Assists military members and families to manage change during the military life cycle that presents challenges in areas of transitioning and extended separation.

Offers a safe and fun environment, through educational and recreational activities for youth ages 6-18 who are military and military affiliated.

Help girls explore life skills, build self-esteem, and achieve success for tomorrow's world. Provides positive impact on the lives of girls and their families

Eliminates substandard housing by building homes in partnership with low-income families. Families contribute sweat equity to receive a no interest no profit mortgage.

Recruits and instructs tutors to provide one-on-one tutoring of adults and adolescents over 13 years old in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

Provides counseling, foster care and adolescent independent living skills training services to a wide-ranging client population.

The treatment center for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed adolescents offers counseling, family therapy, and reintegration, recreational counseling and independent living skill building.

Promotes the health and welfare of senior citizens of Meade County by providing a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for social fellowships, physical activities and lunches.

Provides quality nutrition, education, socialization and supportive services to senior citizens so they can live in their own homes independently, deferring long term care.

Helps senior citizens of the local community by providing a safe, well maintained location for recreation, socialization, and supplemental nutrition programs.

A community-based organization that assists low-income families with the purchase of their homes, and sponsors volunteer projects to revitalize neighborhoods.

Provides a high quality and worthwhile volunteer experience for persons 55 years of age and older through serving within their communities to meet critical needs.

Provides prevention and treatment services to individuals experiencing problems with substance abuse.

Recruits, trains, supports and supervises court appointed community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children involved in the court system.

Helps provide a community fitness center with programming that promotes healthy lifestyles and recreation for Lead/Deadwood residents from youth to adults of all ages.

Provides public transportation in nine Northern and Southern Hills communities. Includes non-emergency medical transport to Rapid City, nutrition, shopping, banking, daycare, and other transportation needs.

Employs Native Americans to provide Headstart, childcare, teen mentoring, and teen pregnancy care services to low income Native Americans

Meets basic human needs such as, but not limited to, food, shelter, clothing, furniture and medical needs, without regard to sex, color, or national origin.

Provides emergency assistance for food, clothing, furniture, utilities, shelter feeding program, Christmas baskets and toys, disaster relief, spiritual and character building programs and counseling.

Provides free supportive in-home services such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and repite care to homebound elderly or disabled individuals.

Strengthens communities by creating a network of locally based community organizations that engage in self-help food distribution, volunteer service and economic development.

Dietician approved meals for persons 60 and older aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness by providing nutritional meals and the opportunity to lengthen independence.

Dietician approved meals for persons 60 and older aimed at reducing isolation and loneliness by providing nutritional meals and the opportunity to lengthen independence.

Aims to strengthen families with behaviorally challenged young people by providing therapeutic and educational services in residential and outpatient settings.

Works to create a community free of domestic abuse and sexual assault through crisis intervention, advocacy, shelter, education and supportive services.

Provides healthy activities that build strong kids, strong families, and strong community. Programs include childcare, day camps, youth sports, swim lessons and more.

Meets the need for a licensed, convenietn, affordable and safe childcare program. Educational and recreational opportunities are provided for children ages 4 weeks through 14 years of age.

Sponsors programs for children from birth through age 18. YFS reaches more than 10,000 children through its centers in Rapid City and its outreach programs in 24 western SD counties.

Provides a safe, stimulating environment for girls, ages 5-17, during non-school hours. Positive educational and recreational experiences are part of the program.