Wiconi Wakan Health and Healing Center

05/29/2026

Win cash. Share hope. Help save lives.
• Enter a contest for a cash prize
• Help spread awareness about 988
• Use your voice and your art
See the flyer for contest details.
Send art submissions or questions to Sarah Buckman.
Email sarah.buckman@gptchb.org

05/29/2026

05/25/2026

Join us Tuesdays and Thursdays for our weekly online Native American Wellbriety 12 Step Meeting!

The meeting schedule is as follows:
-Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00 PM PT/6:00 PM MDT/7:00 PM CT/8:00 PM ET.

During this meeting, you will have the opportunity to listen to others from around the world and share your experience, strength and hope. This unique meeting is held online at IntheRooms.com and welcomes ALL recovery groups!

If you or someone you know might be interested in helping with chairing the meeting on a volunteer basis, please send us an email at info@whitebison.org or call at 719-548-1000.

05/21/2026

Anpetu Waste Sicangu Oyate!
As we get closer to the summit, here is a formal update for everyone!
The NEW dates are June 1st - 3rd, 2026.
We would still like to invite ALL youth from every corner of the Oceti Sakowin to join us for our Summer Youth Resiliency & Empowerment Summit!

Still FREE to all Youth to attend / youth under 13 must be accompanied by an adult during activities.

SGU Multipurpose Building, Antelope Lake Campus, Mission, SD 57555.

We want to send a special invitation to ALL Youth Councils & all youth centered organizations!

We will have presentations done by Tokala Inajinyo & Sicangu Youth Council.
If you or your program would like to set up a booth of information, please let us know so we may prep an adequate space for you & your team!

we will be serving meals throughout the week, as well as providing limited transportation! if you need a ride please let us know on your app!!

Volunteers & Collaborators are welcomed to apply!

Please scan the QR code to Pre-Register or Fill out the printable application form & email it back!

We look forward to a week of empowerment for our future leaders, teachers & change makers!

If you have any questions, please email Daryl.jonesiii@rst-nsn.gov
or call WWHHC - (605) 747 2777 / 605 890 1516

05/18/2026

Hinhanni waste, Oyate

Wiconi Wakan Health and Healing Center office would like to inform the public that our office phone is not working. We are waiting for the issue to be resolved by Golden West. Once the phones are operational again, I will be doing another email to inform you all about our phones working again.

We are still operating and if anyone is trying to get a hold of our office for any referrals, counseling services, counseling appointments, or for community activities. You can reach one our three (3) staff members on our work cell-phones:
Andrea Eagle Pipe (605) 488-9815
Daryl Jones III (605) 890-1516
Gabriel Good Shield (605) 488-9410

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused you! Thank you for your patience!

Anpetu waste yuha po!

Wopila,

05/13/2026

This week is children’s mental health awareness week, and we want to remind everyone to check in on the little ones in their life 🌦️🌈

Whether it’s your kiddos, nieces/nephews, or even little cousins, mental health struggles can affect anyone in any age range.

Although the signs and symptoms may be different, it doesn’t mean they are less deserving of space and care. Too often, adults normalize the idea that children are just more resilient, but the reality is they carry the same traumas and struggles we do.

It only takes a moment to check-in. Offering support helps young ones understand their feelings and teaches them their feelings are completely normal and valid☀️💫
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05/12/2026

05/12/2026

Good morning, relatives

Here is a flyer that talks about su***de and how it can be considered another concern under Mental Health as May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Su***de isn’t an easy topic to talk about but it’s something that needs to be addressed and educating ourselves on su***de to help a relative or friend who might be thinking of su***de.

We created a flyer that consists of six (6) tips to help you identify and recognize su***de and how you can help prevent su***de.

Remember that “su***de is everybody’s business, and anyone can help prevent the tragedy of su***de.”

We encourage people to utilize 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It is a 24/7 resource and there is always a license mental health provider available to talk. What is shared is confidential. It’s not just used for su***de or crisis responses. It can be used for anyone who is experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness, anger, or stress. If they want someone to talk to and this is another resource to use.

We even offer a su***de prevention training called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). The QPR training is about 60 minutes long and it’s free of charge. Each person who receives the training will receive an annual renewal gatekeeper certificate, one (1) booklet, and additional information for you to have as resources.

If you’re interested in learning more about QPR or receiving the training to become a gatekeeper. Please reach out to our outreach workers Gabriel Good Shield and Daryl Jones III via email:
Gabriel.goodshield@rst-nsn.gov
Daryl.jonesiii@rst-nsn.gov

Have a good day!

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05/12/2026

Wiconi Wakan had an evening of beading with the White River Elementary Students. The students made earrings and beaded bracelets. We forgot to capture all of the projects.