South Dakota Together 4U- Davison, Hanson, and Aurora Counties

07/22/2022

We hope you have a wonderful day and weekend, from Dakota Counseling!

07/15/2022

At Dakota Counseling Institute we know that mental health, substance use, and su***de are complex issues that take time and courage to confront and deal with. We want to remind families, concerned friends and those struggling with these issues that help is available — Nobody should struggle alone!

Starting July 16th Help is only three digits away — 9-8-8. Starting July 16th, by dialing 9-8-8 you can be connected to a trained and caring professional who will assist you in finding your way back. You are not alone, we are here for you.

12/02/2020

Today is the final day of the South Dakota Together 4U Program and we have been incredibly honored to provide assistance within our community for the past 11 months! While this program is ending, many community supports will continue. To access additional supports, please contact Dakota Counseling Institute, the Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline, 211, and 605 Strong. We will also continue to have this page available to anyone wishing to reference our past materials including additional information on these community resources. Thank you for your support, allowing us to serve our area, and getting to know many wonderful individuals throughout the process!

11/24/2020

Reaching out for help can be hard especially when you have no idea where to turn! If you or someone you know is currently experiencing difficulties and could benefit from additional supports, please call the 211 helpline or text your zip code to 898211. Additional community supports are listed below.

11/23/2020

We all have mental health and our mental health can be deeply impacted by our environment! It is common for individuals with or without a diagnosable mental illness to experience feelings of sadness, hopeless, and anxiety. If you or someone you know has been impacted by these feelings and would like to begin working with a mental health professional, Dakota Counseling Institute will continue to be available to provide services to anyone in need! At this time, Dakota Counseling is providing all services via Telehealth and is available to answer questions or schedule an intake. To contact Dakota Counseling, please call (605)996-9686.

11/20/2020

The South Dakota Together 4U program will be ending soon, however, Dakota Counseling, 605 Strong, and the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline will continue to be available to provide supports to you and your family. We understand that there are numerous stressors impacting individuals within our community and would like to assure that resources are available to anyone in need! The 605 Strong Program offers assistance to anyone impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the impacts associated with the coronavirus, we understand that farmers and their families have also continued to experience a vast array of stressors which may lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, or concerned for what is still to come. Anyone experiencing these feelings is also encouraged to reach out to the Farm and Rural Stress Hotline at the number provided below. These services are free of charge and confidential. Finally, individuals experiencing any mental heath needs are encouraged to contact Dakota Counseling Institute during business hours. Dakota Counseling is available to provide therapeutic and counseling services to anyone in need and will work with individuals with financial concerns that would otherwise prevent them from seeking services. To contact Dakota Counseling, learn more about these services, or schedule an appointment, please call the office at (605)996-9686.

11/19/2020

The South Dakota Together 4U Program and Dakota Counseling Institute care about you! We understand that our community has continued to experience a great deal of stressors in our area and, as the holidays approach, we will continue to be available to provide supports to anyone in need! Please know that you are not alone and that supports are available to anyone in need. To learn more, please feel free to contact us directly via phone at (605)996-9686 or send us a private message through our page.

11/18/2020

The South Dakota Together 4U Program has been honored to serve our community following the 2019 flooding, extreme weather conditions, and the recent COVID-19 outbreak. While our services will be ending on December 2nd, we are happy to announce that our partners will continue to provide assistance during this time! These supports include the Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline, the 605Strong Program, and Dakota Counseling Institute. Please feel free to reach out to us directly by December 2nd to inquire about these resources or receive additional support prior to the closing of this program. Thank you!

11/17/2020

09/29/2020

We are still here to listen and help! During this time, our community is continuing to experience increased stressors including those related to the 2019 flooding and current coronavirus outbreak. If you would like to meet with one of our staff to talk or discuss available resources, please feel free to send us a direct message or call Dakota Counseling Institute at (605)996-9686 and ask to speak with Heather. This service is free and confidential!

09/28/2020

Taking care of ourselves is very important especially throughout times of increased stress. Try filling out this self-care activity card and, when you get a bingo, please feel free to share with us what has been working for you!

09/08/2020

There is still time to sign up for this week’s virtual outreach event taking place on Thursday, September 10th! To register, please access the following link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FACAD2DABF5CE9-counselor

The South Dakota Together 4U Program is a free, confidential resource available to individuals impacted by a disaster. We are here to help. To speak with a coordinator who can link you to the services you desire, please sign up to meet virtually by selecting one of the available time slots. If yo...

09/04/2020

The South Dakota Together 4U Program is a free, confidential resource available to individuals impacted by a disaster. We are here to help! To speak with a coordinator who can link you to the services you desire, please sign up to meet via Zoom by selecting one of the available time slots. If you are unavailable during this time, please call Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686 to receive assistance in scheduling an alternative session.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FACAD2DABF5CE9-counselor

The South Dakota Together 4U Program is a free, confidential resource available to individuals impacted by a disaster. We are here to help. To speak with a coordinator who can link you to the services you desire, please sign up to meet virtually by selecting one of the available time slots. If yo...