πŸ“ South Dakota Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Centers

🧠 Statewide Resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
    πŸ“ž Call or text 988 Β· 24/7 emotional support and suicide prevention

  • South Dakota Helpline Center
    πŸ“ž 1‑800‑273‑8255 or dial 988
    πŸ“± Text 898211
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  • South Dakota Department of Social Services – Behavioral Health
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  • Crisis Text Line
    πŸ“± Text HOME to 741741

  • Veterans Crisis Line
    πŸ“ž Dial 988, then press 1

πŸ“Œ How to Access Help

  • Call or text 988 or use the Helpline Center (1‑800‑273‑8255) for 24/7 connection to trained mental health professionals.

  • The Helpline Center coordinates statewide suicide prevention, mental health, and community crisis support services.

  • Crisis services include support groups, follow-up programs, youth and school-based intervention, and grief counseling.

  • Services are available to all South Dakotans, including those in rural, tribal, and frontier communities.

  • Peer support and connections to housing, food, and shelter resources are also offered.

πŸ™οΈ Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls)

Helpline Center – Crisis and Suicide Prevention

πŸ“ 1000 N West Ave, Suite 310, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
πŸ“ž (605) 339‑4357
πŸ•’ 24/7 phone and text-based crisis support
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πŸŒ‡ Pennington County (Rapid City)

Behavior Management Systems – Crisis Care Center

πŸ“ 640 Flormann St, Rapid City, SD 57701
πŸ“ž (605) 391‑4863
πŸ•’ Open 24/7 for walk-ins and assessments
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🌾 Brown County (Aberdeen)

Northeastern Mental Health Center

πŸ“ 14 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
πŸ“ž (605) 225‑1010
πŸ•’ Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM Β· After-hours support via 988
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πŸŒ„ Brookings County (Brookings)

Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness

πŸ“ 211 4th St, Brookings, SD 57006
πŸ“ž (605) 697‑2850
πŸ•’ Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM Β· On-call available through 988
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πŸŒ‰ Yankton County (Yankton)

Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services

πŸ“ 1028 Walnut St, Yankton, SD 57078
πŸ“ž (605) 665‑4606
πŸ•’ Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM Β· 24/7 crisis support through Helpline
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βœ… Notes

  • South Dakota’s behavioral health system is coordinated through regional providers and the statewide Helpline Center.

  • Rural residents and tribal members receive targeted outreach and culturally sensitive mental health support.

  • Most services are low-cost or no-cost, and support is available regardless of insurance or documentation status.

  • Emergency departments and law enforcement teams work in tandem with local mental health professionals.

  • Peer support, suicide loss support groups, and community education are offered throughout the state.