Register to bidKnowledge is power. Access to information and resources during times of need is essential to growth, stability, safety and community. The Helpline Center exists to connect community members to community resources in a purposeful and impactful way. And, you’re a part of our community – so we need your help.Meaningful Moments is an [ more ]
The Helpline Center, in partnership with the South Dakota Department of Health, is excited to announce the launch of a new service that will provide free Lyft rides for individuals to their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.“The Helpline Center is pleased to offer this critical service to high risk groups in South Dakota. We know that transportation [ more ]
Survivor Voices: Sharing the Story of Suicide Loss is a two-day training designed to teach those bereaved by suicide how to speak safely and effectively about their experience and loss. Through the sharing of personal stories, survivors of suicide loss provide insight that goes beyond traditional suicide prevention training. These insights can promote healing for [ more ]
by Jennie MarksThe terms trauma and traumatic stress do not apply only to survivors of war, natural disaster, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, violent crime, or of a horrific accident. They also apply to those who have suffered a loss through the death of someone close to them. The trauma is even greater when the death [ more ]
The Spirit of Volunteerism Awards is a long standing event that celebrates the contributions of volunteers in the Sioux Empire and Black Hills communities. In 2021, we will be focusing on appreciating COVID-19 volunteers. Those who have stepped up and volunteered during the pandemic. Honorees could include but not limited to those who:– Volunteered during a [ more ]
Life throws a lot at us sometimes. Navigating the twists and turns brought on by school, friends, work or health issues can sometimes leave us in a place that we don’t want to be. If you are feeling lonely, frustrated or uncertain about the future it’s okay to reach for a helping hand. The Helpline Center is dedicated to getting you [ more ]
Ring Theory Helps Us Bring Comfort In … and “Dump” Our Own Stuff OutBy Elana Premack Sandler, L.C.S.W., M.P.H.Reprinted, with permission, from Psychology Today, May, 2017A few years ago, psychologist Susan Silk and her friend Barry Goldman wrote about a concept they called the “Ring Theory.” It’s a theory to help yourself know what to [ more ]
When seemingly happy, travel-infatuated CJ Twomey violently ended his own life at age 20, his family was plunged into unrelenting grief and guilt. In a moment of desperate inspiration, his mother Hallie put out an open call on Facebook, looking only for a handful of travelers who might help fulfill her son’s wish to see [ more ]
The State of South Dakota in collaboration with SD Housing Development Authority, Helpline Center, and partner agencies, are making available CARES Act funding to assist South Dakota residents with housing expenses. If you have been financially impacted due to COVID-19, the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program (SDCHAP) may provide temporary rental, mortgage, or utility assistance [ more ]
In response to over 11,000 requests for food resource, the Helpline Center is happy to announce the launch of our newly developed South Dakota Food Pantry map. We will continue to innovate and evolve to meet the changing needs of our state and this interactive map will be an additional way we can assist individuals [ more ]
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