Vet Center
Program Information
Outpatient mental health counseling center providing 100% free services to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs but separate from the VA Medical Centers, with separate and confidential medical records.
Offering individual, group, and couples counseling both in Rapid City and at a number of Community Access Points in the Black Hills. Also, a referral service and can point Veterans in the right direction for any information they may need in terms of accessing benefits, enrolling in VA health care, etc.
Specialty is helping Veterans readjust successfully into civilian life, and provides counseling for a wide range of problems, from mental health issues like PTSD, depression, and anxiety to life stressor issues such as work-related or relationship difficulties.
Provides free bereavement counseling for loved ones of service members who died while on active duty or Veterans who died by suicide.
Eligibility
Veterans and currently serving active/guard & reserve personnel. See website for more details.
Disabilities access
Accessible parking, route, entrance, and restrooms.
Required Documents
DD214 or Military ID.
Application Process
Walk-in or call for information.
