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...

09/02/2020

Last year our area experienced extreme flooding and heavy rainfall. If you or someone you know was impacted by these events and would like to talk, we are here for you! Our coordinator is available to meet next Thursday, September 10th, with sign ups available through the link provided below. This service is free of charge and confidential! Please feel free to reach out directly with any questions or if you interested in receiving these services but are unavailable during this time.

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...

08/28/2020

Experiencing the effects of cumulative stress can be common when encountering a series of highly stressful situations. We are here to listen and help. To inquire about supports and learn more about available resources, please feel free to send us a private message or call Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686.

08/27/2020

To explore additional coping strategies or to talk about your current stresses, please feel free to reach out to Dakota Counseling through the South Dakota Together 4U program. This program is free of charge and confidential!

08/26/2020

The South Dakota Together 4U program is a free, confidential resource offered though Dakota Counseling Institute to provide counseling services to those who have been effected by a disaster. To see how this program can help you, please call Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686.

08/19/2020

With this coming school year, there may be an increase in questions regarding the virus as well as the current safety precautions. To help explain these key topics, provided below is a two-part story aimed to answer questions and explain the changes we are continuing to see.

Trinka and Sam Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka, Sam, and Littletown Work Together
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/special-resource/trinka_and-sam_fighting_the_big_virus.pdf

Fighting the Big Virus: Trinka and Sam’s Questions
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/special-resource/trinka_and-sam_fighting_the_big_virus_questions.pdf

08/10/2020

Understanding how to properly wear face masks is important for the safety of the individuals within our community! For more information, please visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html. For further assistance, please contact Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686 or the Avera Farm & Rural Stress Hotline at (800)691-4336.

08/04/2020

During difficult times, it can be hard to know what to say and how to be there for our children. The following resource provides some great strategies to use with children of all ages! For more resources, please feel free to reach out through the South Dakota Together 4U program.

07/28/2020

We are still here for you and your family during this time! With the upcoming school semester quickly approaching, feelings of anxiety and uncertainly may arise. If you or someone you know is struggling during this time and would like to talk, please call Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686 or the Avera Farm & Rural Stress Hotline at (800)691-4336; this services is free and confidential!

06/11/2020

South Dakota Together 4U is a free resource available through Dakota Counseling to individuals impacted by the 2019 flooding and current COVID-19 outbreak. If you or someone you know has been impacted and would like to talk, please call Dakota Counseling during business hours at (605)996-9686. This service is free and confidential.

06/09/2020

Major weather events can be a trigger to those impacted by last year’s flooding. If you or someone you know is experiencing these effects and would like to talk, please call Dakota Counseling at (605)996-9686 to speak with a crisis counselor or call the Avera Farm & Rural Stress Hotline at (800)691-4336. Both of these resources are confidential and free of charge.

06/02/2020

During difficult times, it can be easy to focus on what is going wrong or what is having a stressful impact. Through this activity, we can help mold a positive outlook with our children by going on a gratitude scavenger hunt. This can be done at home and is a great way to stay occupied as social distancing measures continue!

06/01/2020

Practicing mindfulness can have incredible impacts from reducing stress to improving sleep and assisting in some medical conditions. Through this resource, many different mindfulness practices are provided which can be implemented into our day-to-day lives. If you or someone you know could use additional assistance as a result of the 2019 flooding or the COVID-19 pandemic, please feel free to access any of the following resources:

Dakota Counseling Institute: (605)996-9686
Avera Farm & Rural Stress Hotline: (800)691-4336
National Disaster Distress Hotline: (800)985-5990
National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: (800)273-8255