Information or Advocacy

2-1-1 Statewide Help Line Center
Contact for around-the-clock statewide information on locating state and local health and human services. Information can be searched for finding medical care, food, housing, childcare, crisis services, counseling and other needs.

Call: 2-1-1
Text zip code to 898211
Email [email protected]
www.helplinecenter.org

Disability Rights South Dakota
Disability Rights South Dakota is the non-profit legal services agency dedicated to protecting and advocating for the rights and inclusion of South Dakotans with disabilities. Contact them with questions about services, rights, guardianship and much more.

Call: 1-800-658-4782
[email protected]
www.drsdlaw.org

SD Parent Connection
SD Parent Connection is the parent information and training center in South Dakota for families of children with disabilities. They provide individual assistance to families and professionals; workshops to families and professional throughout the state, electronic and printed publications and online resources; and assistance to individuals to meet their unique needs.

Call: 1-800-640-4553
www.sdparent.org

South Dakota School for Blind and Visually Impaired
SDSBVI prepares students to step forward with confidence and a vision of lifetime success. It has been designated to meet the individual needs of students in South Dakota who are visually impaired, blind or deaf-blind. As a part of the state’s educational system, the school does not charge for tuition, room and board, or fees for any services provided by the school or staff, including assessments.

Call: 605-626-2580 or 1-888 275-3814
www.sdsbvi.org

South Dakota School for the Deaf
SDSD’s mission includes consultation to families and educational teams statewide and comprehensive student evaluations including audiology and hearing screening. SDSD serves as a resource for families and local schools by providing a specialist in the education of deaf and hard of hearing children as a member of the educational team.

Video: 605-496-9058
Voice: 605-367-5200
www.Sddeaf.org

Center for Disabilities USD
Our experienced team of experts offers training, technical assistance, research and evaluation to help people with disabilities, families, health care professionals and educators. We advocate for increased self-determination, independence and satisfying quality of life. Examples of services and programs provided are autism spectrum clinics, fetal alcohol spectrum clinics, LEND developmental clinics, Birth to Three, Deaf-Blind, Behavioral Health, Lifespan Transitions, Oyate” Circles and Behavioral Services.

Call: 605-357-1439 or 1-800-658-3080
[email protected]
www.usd.edu

Health, DME and Medical Services

Dakota at Home
Dakota at Home is a free information and referral service. They provide objective information and options planning to help individuals, regardless of age, disability, or income, identify and access public and private services and supports in their local communities.

Call: 1-833-663-9673
https://dakotaathome.org

DakotaLink
DakotaLink is South Dakota’s program for linking you to assistive technology devices and services in situations where your day-to-day functioning is impaired due to a disability, injury or aging. Assistive technology devices are any product that help you overcome a functional limitation. Devices can be as simple as pencil grips or as sophisticated at cars with driver adaptations. These devices help ensure access and full participation in the community, school, workplace and home.

Call: 1-800-645-0673
www.dakotalink.net

State Agencies

SD Department of Education
The SD Department of Education is dedicated to enhancing learning through leadership and service. All students will leave the K-12 education system college, career and life ready.

Call 605-773-3134
https://doe.sd.gov

SD Department of Health
The SD Department of Health is the health focused agency within state government. It focuses on the areas of child and family services, chronic disease prevention and health promotion, correctional health, health statistics, disease prevention services, health facilities licensure and certification, health protection, public health preparedness and response, rural health and vital records.

Call: 605-773-3361 or 1-800 738-2301
https://doh.sd.gov

SD Department of Human Services
The SD Department of Human Services works to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities in partnership with its internal and external stakeholders through the provision of individualized services, raising awareness of available resources for people with disabilities, retainment and support of knowledgeable, engaged and prepared workforce, and integration of exception services with all stakeholders.

Call: 605-773-5990
https://dhs.sd.gov

SD Department of Labor and Regulation
The mission of the SD Department of Labor and Regulation is to promote economic opportunity and financial security for individuals and businesses through quality, responsive and expert services; fair and equitable employment solutions; and safe and sound business practices.

Call: 605-773-3165
https://dlr.sd.gov

Stop Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking Agencies

Call to Freedom
Call to Freedom works to create a cohesive community model of care and support for victims, bringing communities together while education and advocating to stop human trafficking. They provide supportive services for victims of human trafficking and sexual exploitation, by creating a strong network of frontline providers who offer safe housing, mental health counseling, medical assistance, chemical dependency treatment, transportation and other supportive services.

Call: 605-261-1880
http://calltofreedom.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

Call: 1-888-373-7888
www.rainn.org

SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
SDAFVSA works together to promote victims’ rights for a safer South Dakota. Member programs employ and support individuals of all racial, social, religious and economic groups, ages, abilities, and lifestyles. The Network opposes the use of violence as a means of control over others and supports equality in relationships. All of the programs and services are rooted firmly in the belief that people victimized by crime have the right to assume power over their own lives by making informed choices regarding their empowerment journey.

1 800-670-3989
https://sdnafvsa.org