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Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown and Sisseton locations are also able to provide car seats for all ages at no cost.

A community meal is held on Wednesday evenings. It is open to anyone who wants to come.

Provides treatment needs assessments for individuals with addictions and mental health challenges. Individual, couple and family counseling for ages 12 and up; all genders welcome. Services are individualized, trauma informed, holistic and strength based. Services are offered both face to face and via telehealth, which can be accessed with smart phone, tablet or computer. Treatment approaches include animal assisted therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), brain spotting, and Accelerate Resolution Therapy (ART) and others. ​Reiki is available to help resolve emotional and physical distress by allowing healing energy to flow freely throughout the body. Common issues and disorders addressed include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, chronic pain, addictions, trauma, body image and life changes.

Offers a Food Pantry, Senior Commodity Program, and Meals on Wheels coordination for people living in the Scotland area.

Provides services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include day services, transition services, employment supports, residential services, and educational services.

Provides car seat installation and safety checks at any Sioux Falls Fire Station from 8:00am - 8:00pm (CT), Monday - Sunday. ​Individuals are encouraged to call 211 to register before arriving at a fire station.

Offers skilled nursing care for either short-term rehabilitation or extended long-term care needs. Provides daily activities, physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy, and 24-hour a day nursing care. Accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Head Start is a comprehensive child development program designed to assist families and their children during the developmental years of 3-5 years of age. The program provides for health care services, educational services, and special needs services for the enrolled child and the opportunity for parents to be engaged in the decision making processes that affect their child's readiness for school. Home-based services are also offered. Call for more information.

Focuses on narrowing the achievement gap in the community through one simple strategy: Ensuring that every child gets a chance to attend preschool. Through preschool partnerships, generous financial supporters, and the United Way, the coalition seeks to connect all children to existing high quality preschool programs regardless of their family's ability to pay private tuition. Please note - this program doesn't pay balances due to daycare providers. It is a subsidy for the services going forward

South Dakota Parent Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization that helps families, caregivers, and professionals access information, resources, and support for children and youth with disabilities, special health care needs, and developmental concerns. The organization provides free, confidential assistance to help families better understand educational, health care, and community systems. Staff members work alongside families to answer questions, provide information, and connect them with resources that can help meet their unique needs. Services include assistance with:

• Connecting with local, state, and national resources
• Understanding special education services, IEPs, and Section 504 plans
• Navigating disability-related programs and community resources
• Accessing information about health care and support services
• Preparing for school meetings and improving family-school communication
• Planning for life after high school and transition to adulthood
• Finding educational trainings, workshops, and learning opportunities

Provides bread products and fresh produce as available, and vouchers for milk to be used at a local grocery store. Some household products including laundry supplies, paper goods and personal items may also be available.

My Neighbor serves as a bridge, offering assistance and resources through: information and referral; assessing the needs for financial assistance to include gaps and ensuring that the funding gets to those who truly have crisis needs, and using the available resources and tools to help solve situations, to prevent this same situation from re-surfacing, and to improve someone's situation for the long term and in essence creating a self-reliant member of the Brookings community. The program can cover some items that are not normally covered (i.e. daycare); it depends on the situation, but the key is based upon self sufficiency. Also, people do not qualify just because of income, low or otherwise, the eligibility comes from the specific case. This program is to be considered a LAST resort, meaning referrals will be given to clients to check out before any assistance is given. The program MAY BE ABLE TO HELP with the following: rent, rent deposit, utility bills that are current, past due, or disconnection notice for water, lights, heating, and trash, utility deposits for water, lights, and heating, daycare, small car repairs, car payment (if employed), and small health care needs. Employment is the main criteria for assistance. Recent job loss can be considered if employment history is consistent. The program DOES NOT HELP with the following: cable, cell/phone, internet, shelter in the form of temporary housing or hotel stays, transportation in the form of gasoline, bus tickets, or taxi, personal needs such as furniture, clothing, laundry, personal or hygiene needs, Christmas presents, food or meals, and prescriptions My Neighbor program is for people that LIVE and WORK in Brookings.

Medical assistance programs include: ​Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): Coverage includes such things as doctor, hospital, prescription drugs, counseling, dental and glasses. Insurance for children up to age 19 at no cost to the family if the income is below certain income levels found on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If the family income is below 140%, the children may be eligible with or without private health insurance. If there is insurance, CHIP will pay the deductibles, co-insurance, and possibly some medical services not covered by the private insurance. ​Medicaid: Health care coverage for people who qualify. To be eligible for Medicaid, individuals must fall into a coverage group and meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility criteria. Provides help for older adults and people with disabilities.

Food Pantry services for those living in the Northern Turner County communities. There is a bread giveaway every 3rd Tuesday of the month held in the Turner County Courthouse basement.

Recycles donated clothing, furniture, household goods, books, and other items by offering them for purchase. Proceeds benefit the community by offering individuals with barriers work training and employment opportunities.

Provides services for individual, couples, children, and family counseling as well as anger evaluations, and anger management. Committed to helping people who are experiencing emotional, psychological, personal, or family problems to increase hope and fulfill their treatment goals for a better life.

Providing individual and marriage counseling from a Christian perspective, and psychological evaluations. Internet counseling available depending on insurance/third party payment or private pay.

Provides services to adults and adolescents; service specialty areas for adults include post-partum emotional response, infant loss, depression, anxiety, insomnia, life changes and adjustments; service specialty areas for adolescents include parent/child relationships, bullying, peer and relationship issues, and life adjustments.

A church food pantry that provides emergency non-perishable food free of charge for anyone in need. Church food pantry can be utilized once a month and offers one bag per person. Food is donation based so food can not be guaranteed.

A primary care, family medicine clinic. Board certified physicians and physician assistants offer health care services sensitive to the individual needs of you and your family. Specialties include family medicine, internal medicine, childhood and adult immunizations, and sports and pre-employment physicals.

South Dakota Parent Connection is a statewide nonprofit organization that helps families, caregivers, and professionals access information, resources, and support for children and youth with disabilities, special health care needs, and developmental concerns. The organization provides free, confidential assistance to help families better understand educational, health care, and community systems. Staff members work alongside families to answer questions, provide information, and connect them with resources that can help meet their unique needs. Services include assistance with:

• Connecting with local, state, and national resources
• Understanding special education services, IEPs, and Section 504 plans
• Navigating disability-related programs and community resources
• Accessing information about health care and support services
• Preparing for school meetings and improving family-school communication
• Planning for life after high school and transition to adulthood
• Finding educational trainings, workshops, and learning opportunities

Common Sense Parenting is a product of years of research compiled by Girls and Boys Town, Nebraska. This program is a step-by-step guide for raising responsible children and building strong, happy families. Parents will learn how to reduce family stress, support success in school, enrich parent/child relationships, reduce problem behavior, and diminish yelling and fighting. It teaches skills to help parents build better families. Topics focus on positive/negative consequences, staying calm, teaching self control, effective praise, and parents as teachers. Classes are offered about every 6 weeks. Both at Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety and virtually.

Paula Lain Counseling (PLC) is a female-led counseling service that offers sessions for individuals, families, couples, and adolescents, with a particular emphasis on animal-assisted therapy.

Providing food assistance to the Aberdeen area through a variety of programs. They include: Lunch/Meal Share: All are welcome to come enjoy a meal Monday - Friday from 12:00pm - 12:30pm (CT). No cost to individuals although donations accepted. Food Pantry: A temporary 2-3 day grocery supply available to assist individuals or families in need. Can use once every 90 days. It is held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am - 11:00am (CT) and Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment. Free Farmers' Market Table: Open to all community members to pick up fresh produce, food staples, bread, and sweets. This is held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Fridays during regular business hours. Must provide initials and number of people in household at the reception desk. Come as needed but preferably only once a day.

• Student Support: Available to High School and College students to pick up items at the Free Farmers Market Table. Held on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Must present a valid student ID.

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• College Mobile Pantry: A pop-up mobile food market serving students at Northern State University. Held the first Tuesday of each month during fall and spring semesters.

- This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Provides the ability to help individuals apply for county assistance regarding medical or utilities bills if it is an emergency and (in the case of a medical issue) the person has no insurance.