My go to website for local resources is https://www.helplinecenter.org/support-programs/mhguides/
The helpline center has put together a Basic Needs Resource Guide for the Northern Hills. You can find contact information for help with things like: housing, employment, health, food, and transportation.
They also have a comprehensive list of Black Hills Behavior Health Providers.
The helpline center has put together a Basic Needs Resource Guide for the Northern Hills. You can find contact information for help with things like: housing, employment, health, food, and transportation.
They also have a comprehensive list of Black Hills Behavior Health Providers.
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211 Community Resources
Economic Assistance
Individuals may apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) via online application at https://dss.sd.gov/applyonline/
Individuals may also apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) via online application at https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/ENERGY/energyassistanceapplication.pdf
Unemployment Services - now called Reemployment Services
This is a link to a handout explaining the process. https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/publications/how_to_file_claim.pdf
This is the website for https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/default.aspx
Applications may also be printed and mailed or faxed to the DSS office. Additional forms and applications are available at https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/ DSS office mailing address and fax numbers can be found at https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/
Emergency Loans: Lawrence Co. Auditors 605-578-1941
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 605-584-3114 (leave a message) this is a Catholic organization that provides assistance to those in need
Individuals may also apply for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) via online application at https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/ENERGY/energyassistanceapplication.pdf
Unemployment Services - now called Reemployment Services
This is a link to a handout explaining the process. https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/publications/how_to_file_claim.pdf
This is the website for https://dlr.sd.gov/ra/default.aspx
Applications may also be printed and mailed or faxed to the DSS office. Additional forms and applications are available at https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/ DSS office mailing address and fax numbers can be found at https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/
Emergency Loans: Lawrence Co. Auditors 605-578-1941
St. Vincent de Paul Society: 605-584-3114 (leave a message) this is a Catholic organization that provides assistance to those in need
Mental Health Services
- Suicide Prevention National hotline 800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 - Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- Local Mental health Services (most are offering telehealth)
- Behavior Management Systems (Spearfish) 642-2777
- Stronghold Counseling (Spearfish) 866-802-0003
- Black Hills Psychology (Spearfish) 645-0100
- A complete list of services can be found here
Housing Assistance
Lawrence/Meade/Butte County Housing - 347-3384 (the office is located in Sturgis for all 3 counties)
Domestic Violence Help
The domestic violence shelters in our area
- Artemis House (Spearfish) 642-7825
- CISS (Sturgis) 347-0050
Chemical Dependency Services / Recovery Support
Compass Point is the provider for chemical dependency services and they have locations in Spearfish and Sturgis - they can do evaluations, classes, outpatient or inpatient treatment, individual sessions, etc.
Spearfish: 642-7093
Sturgis: 347-3003
The Betty Ford Foundation has many recovery resources: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/tools
Including this great list of recovery Apps!
Spearfish: 642-7093
Sturgis: 347-3003
The Betty Ford Foundation has many recovery resources: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/recovery/tools
Including this great list of recovery Apps!
Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect
To report child abuse and neglect call the hotline at 877-244-0864 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. Outside of those times people should contact local law enforcement.