- Support Groups
- Suicide Survivors Support Group
- Adult Children of Alcoholics Support Groups
- Families/Friends of Individuals With a Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
- Families/Friends of Individuals with a Gambling Addiction Support Groups
- Families/Friends of Individuals With an Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
- Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
- Divorce Support Groups
- Domestic Violence Support Groups
- Mental Health Related Support Groups
- Parent Support Groups
- Food Addiction Issues Support Groups
- Gambling Support Groups
- Sexual/Love Addiction Support Groups
- Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups
- Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
- Dual Diagnosis Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Shelter Program at Wac'ang'a, Inc.
Sisseton Site
Provides confidential service to all individuals who have experienced domestic violence and sexual assault, including 24-hour crisis line, Support groups, Support in court, Assistance with restraining orders and orders for protection, Community education, including: in-services and workshops on domestic violence to any group, information and referrals, and assistance with legal, medical, social, and other services such as advocacy, safe shelter, transportation, food, and clothing.
Domestic Violence Shelter Program at Beacon Center
Watertown Site
A domestic violence shelter that offers 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other services include:
- Support groups
- Court advocacy
- Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking along with their children
- Crisis counseling
- Rape crisis services
- Protection orders
- Supervised visitation
- Neutral exchanges
- Food pantry
- Common Sense Parenting and Birth to Three Responsive Parenting Classes
- Life Skills Training
- Transportation - Watertown Transit available by appointment
Works with a local animal clinic to provide safe shelter for pets. Each case is addressed individually and based on whether or not the clinic is able to house the animal or not.
Crisis Hotline and Emergency Shelter Program at Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter
Brookings Site
- Crisis intervention
- 24 hour crisis hotline
- Assistance in obtaining and filing Protection and Stalking orders
- Assistance with rape response calls
- Referral services to other helping agencies in the community
- Weekly Support Group
- Outreach and Education Prevention
- Limited financial assistance available
All services are free and confidential.
LGBTQ Support Group Program at Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety
Therapy Services / LGBTQ, Men's, and Women's Support Groups at Sioux Falls - N. St. Paul Avenue
Support for LGBTQ individuals who have endured abuse in their relationships. An 8-sessions support group for victims and survivors of domestic violence, with meetings held weekly. All adults with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations are welcome. Educational information is provided, as well as open discussion about personal experiences. This is a closed group, so registration is required by contacting the group facilitator. There is no cost to attend.
Discussion topics: Issues specific to LGBTQ individuals, Overcoming gender roles and stereotypes, Dynamics of domestic violence, The Cycle of abuse, Characteristics of health vs. unhealthy relationships, Safe communication, Building a support system, and Healing from abuse.
Mens Support Group Program at Childrens Home Shelter for Family Safety
Therapy Services / LGBTQ, Men's, and Women's Support Groups at Sioux Falls - N. St. Paul Avenue
Men's Support Group is a group to provide support for men who have endured abuse within their relationships. It is an 8-week group that provides support for male victims and survivors of domestic violence. The group includes educational information, as well as open discussion about personal experiences.
Topics of discussion include: The Dynamics of Domestic Violence, The Cycle of Abuse, Overcoming Gender Roles and Stereotypes, Characteristics of Healthy Relationships, Safe Communication, Building a Support System, and Healing from Abuse.
This is a closed group, registration is required by contacting the group facilitator below. There is no cost to attend.