mayo 30, 2019
Mother’s Day has just passed and Father’s Day is not far behind. These are great holidays for our society to celebrate parenthood, and for children to show their gratitude to their parents. And yet, these holidays can be extremely difficult times for parents who have lost their children to suicide. The loss of a child [ more ]
mayo 30, 2019
Join us in prevention and healing by bringing your artistic side to life! September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month. Once again, Rehfeld’s Art Gallery in Sioux Falls has graciously offered to host the Helpline Center’s second biennial Hope and Healing Art Show in honor of the show in their gallery. The show will be [ more ]
mayo 30, 2019
First Thursday of Every MonthNext Meeting: Thursday, June 6th 7:00-8:30pmThe Surviving After Suicide Support Group is held at the Helpline Center in an atmosphere that is warm, friendly, and nonjudgmental. Anyone who has lost a family member or friend is invited to attend. We are here to support you whether your loss is recent or [ more ]
marzo 20, 2019
Addiction is a complex disease, that can often be difficult for people to comprehend. It is easy to believe that it is something that could never happen to you, those you love or in your community. However, the reality is that it can happen to anyone. More specifically, anyone who takes prescription opioids – even [ more ]
febrero 28, 2019
By Jennie MarksA little over a year ago, I began my position as Grief Support Coordinator at the Helpline Center. For many people, it was difficult to understand how eager and excited I was to begin working in an environment in which the emphasis of the work revolves around suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. I [ more ]
febrero 13, 2019
Mental Health First Aid is the initial help given to someone who may be developing a mental illness or experiencing a mental health crisis. The aid provided is not a substitute for professional help, but may help in stabilizing the person until appropriate professional or other assistance is engaged.The next offering of this course is [ more ]
febrero 4, 2019
Each year the Helpline Center proudly recognizes volunteers for their work and commitment in the Sioux Empire and the Black Hills at our Spirit of Volunteerism awards event. The events will take place on Thursday, May 9th in Sioux Falls and on Tuesday, May 21st in Rapid City. Volunteers are nominated by local area non-profits and [ more ]
enero 2, 2019
The Surviving After Suicide (SAS) class is designed to help survivors of suicide express and understand the troubling grief, stigma, sadness and pain they feel in a safe and supportive environment. The Helpline Center will be offering this ten week education and support class for survivors of suicide. Our next SAS weekly support class begins Tuesday, [ more ]
diciembre 17, 2018
With a new twist on a silent auction, Helpline Center is excited to host an evening of experience and connection with our community. Join us for a significant evening of supporting suicide and crisis response, volunteerism, and community resources. When: February 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.(Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)Where: Hay Camp Brewing Company601 Kansas City [ more ]