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ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Rent assistance is NOT available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify (cannot receive SNAP).

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.

Featured health services include emergency and trauma, laboratory, radiology and imaging, medication disposal, surgical suite, physical and occupational therapy, and short stay observation.

Providing quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity.

Pharmacy services include immunizations, prescription refills, health screenings, and a medication disposal drop box. - Medication disposal drop-boxes for expired, unused or unwanted controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications, including pet medications. Items that are NOT accepted include: trash, regulated medical waste, sharps, syringes, thermometers, hazardous waste, aerosols, illicit drugs, or commercial waste.

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.

Provides a variety of services to assist adults with disabilities. Programs include residential services, community support services, a variety of day services, employment services, family support program, and shared living.

Provides the following community classes and courses: Baby Basics: Learn the essential skills needed to take care of a new baby in this fun, informative, hands-on class. Topics covered include newborn appearance, hospital procedures, eating and sleeping, baby cues and crying, calming techniques, and health, safety, and signs of illness. Breastfeeding Preparation: This class helps mom and partner understand the breastfeeding process and the benefits to both mom and baby Family and Friends CPR: Course is designed for people who want to learn rescue skills for loved ones. The presumption is that class participants complete this course mainly for the rescue of family members or friends. New Baby and Me: A time to gather with other moms and talk with experts. Topics covered include baby temperament, infant massage, safety, postpartum adjustment, attachment and slings, and more. Positive Parenting (Ages 0-5): Offers parents an opportunity to learn parenting techniques. Responsive Parenting (Ages 0-3) : A six week class series covering responsive parenting strategies. Covered topics include the parent and child relationship, the unique child, temperament, and responding to your child's needs. Understanding Me Up to Age 3: Provides education to understand young children and their behaviors.

Must be a resident of Lake County to qualify for assistance. Must fill out application in Welfare Office. Assistance is NOT immediate and must be approved by the County Commissioners at their next scheduled meeting after the application process. Poor relief assistance is the last resort. Must seek assistance from all other agencies and/or groups before applying. One-time assistance only in a 12-month period. Utilities: Must provide a notice of termination from the company/supplier. Available in limited amounts. Applicants must apply for Energy Assistance through the Office of Energy Assistance in Pierre, SD before we may assist. Maximum assistance of $420. Will not pay deposits, late fees or reconnect fees. Rent: Must provide an eviction notice. Housing assistance is available in limited amounts and is paid per scale of household members at a maximum of $500. Will not pay deposits, late fees, rent to immediate family members or rent for residents in subsidized housing. If resident must apply for SD Rental Assistance programs and/or low-income housing before the county may assist. Medical Bills: The hospital services received must constitute emergency, medically necessary services. The hospital and/or patient must demonstrate to the county that it has exhausted all avenues of payment, including the hospital accepting reasonable monthly payments from the patient. No assistance is available for one that has health care insurance. Non-emergency Services - the county does not cover this type of medical assistance. Such as non-emergency hospital/physician/specialist office visits and/or hospital services, medical equipment, medications, health insurance premiums, home health services, dental or eye care and childbirth. Any assistance approved creates a lien against the borrower/applicant and must be paid back to Lake County, SD.

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.

Collects and distributes dysphagia supplies to individuals in need, establish a dysphagia awareness advocacy program, provide education services relating to appropriate prescription and use of dysphagia supplies, and conducting research to improve the equitable distribution of dysphagia supplies to people in need and improve the autonomy of people with feeding and swallowing disorders. ​The Dysphagia Food Bank provides tangible assistance to low income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies, and adaptive equipment. The food bank is available to all 50 states. Income qualifications apply.

Explore the whole wild world at the Great Plains Zoo. At the zoo campus, visit more than 100 species, including bears, rhinos, tigers, monkeys, and other animals! Enjoy a meal at the ROAR Cafe, ride the carousel, or participate in seasonal giraffe feedings. Education programs include year-round Bookworms at the zoo, summer camps, and a robust program schedule for all ages.

The PATH (Providing Access to Healing) Program provides school-based mental health counseling services in a partnership between LSS, local school districts, and the Sioux Empire United Way. PATH provides confidential, individual counseling sessions at the school for kindergarten through 12th grade students. Counseling sessions are held in a private room on-site at the school during regular school hours. Every effort is made to have as minimal impact as possible on the students daily routine. Counselors use accepted therapy practices that are appropriate for the student's age and challenges. A counseling session could include talking, art, games, movement, toys, or music as therapy tools. More than 40 schools in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, Canton, Brandon Valley, Garretson, Dell Rapids, Baltic, Tea Area, Sioux Falls Catholic, West Central, and Tri-Valley are involved. Individual school participation varies.

Investigates child abuse and neglect cases by working with the State's Attorney, law enforcement, and community resources to determine extent of alleged child abuse or neglect. Other services include adoptions, licensing of foster homes, assessment services, case management, and intensive family services. To report abuse or neglect, during regular business hours dial 877-244-0864. After business hours, contact local law enforcement.

VA is committed to ending Veteran homelessness. No one who has served our country should ever go without a safe, stable place to call home. The HUD-VASH program exists to assist veteran's with establishing and maintaining housing. Intensive case management is provided to the veteran.

An outpatient counseling center that specializes in mental health therapy, marriage and family therapy and substance abuse, gambling and pornography addiction, along with other compulsive behaviors. Services are offered in a safe, graced filled environment where an authentic connection with a therapist and client is formed. The philosophy of care is to meet clients where they are at, help them navigate through the difficulties of their life and empower them to see positive improvements in their life by offering clinically proven skills and tools that research has shown has helped many in our 20 years of practice. Available services include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy, couples counseling, Christian counseling, outpatient substance abuse treatment, gambling treatment, pornography addiction treatment, intimacy disorder treatment, spouse of sex addict treatment, family recovery therapy, internet and gaming treatment, spiritual direction, life coaching, psychotherapy for pastors, ministry leaders, non-profit leaders, and business executives, and treatment also for anxiety, depression, trauma and grief issues along with a variety of other mental and emotional distress.

Physicians and advanced practice providers specialize in audiology, dermatology, plastic surgery, and ear nose and throat.

ICAP Emergency Services helps with emergency utilities and rent (Rent assistance is NOT available to those residing in Sioux Falls) for income qualified households. Must meet all requirements. Also offers food pantry vouchers to those who qualify (cannot receive SNAP).

Professional individual and family counseling. Services include: mental health screening, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), adolescent and youth counseling, and tele-health counseling.

Offers over 30 specialties including: child abuse, pediatric genetics, cardiology, critical care, developmental, emergency medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hospitalist, hematology and oncology, infectious disease, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology, pulmonology, radiology, rehabilitation, rheumatology, sleep medicine, surgery, and urology. Also provides CHILD services, genetic counseling, immunizations, diabetes education, nutrition, and travel medicine.

Veterans Stand Down event provides education and information about Veteran services and benefits to Veterans and their families in the West River region. The event also includes haircuts, clothing, hygiene products, employment services, legal assistance, housing referrals, eye screening/reading glasses, readjustment counseling. A free meal is served at all locations.

Provides long-term nursing facility care and short-term inpatient rehab care to individuals of all ages. Provides 24-hour nursing care. Individualized care plans are developed upon admission and reviewed on a regular basis. Services include activities, dining, spiritual care, and social services.

Investigates child abuse and neglect cases by working with the State's Attorney, law enforcement, and community resources to determine extent of alleged child abuse or neglect. Other services include adoptions, licensing of foster homes, assessment services, case management, and intensive family services. To report abuse or neglect, during regular business hours dial 877-244-0864. After business hours, contact local law enforcement.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

A community support provider offering services to individuals with disabilities in the areas of residential services, day services, medical services, personalized support plan, to help with attaining desired dreams and goals in the areas of home, work, and community; and the Career Advantage program.