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Personalized Support: Speak one-on one with a highly trained oncology nurse or social worker who can assist you through blood cancer treatment, financial and social challenges, and give accurate up-to-date disease treatment and support information. First Connection: For those who have recently diagnosed with cancer, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided the opportunity to speak with someone who's been through treatment and learned how to manage the same disease. The Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program is a peer-to-peer program that matches newly diagnosed patients and their families with trained volunteers who have been touched firsthand by a blood cancer and shared similar experiences. Online Chats: Live, weekly online chats provide a friendly forum to share experiences and chat with others about anything from the initial phase of diagnosis to treatment and survivorship. Each chat is moderated by an oncology social worker and is password-protected. The online chats are not a replacement for psychotherapy or support groups. Patient Financial Assistance Programs (visit website for more information): Programs may cover copays, other medical expenses, urgent need for non-medical expenses, treatment-related travel expenses, clinical trial related-travel expenses and general financial support. Please visit the website for an up-to-date listing of available programs, eligibility criteria, and funding amounts.

Provides individualized, trauma-informed coaching, mentorship, stabilization, and resource navigation for adults experiencing reentry, recovery, employment, housing, court, probation, or other significant life-transition needs. Support is relational and individualized and may include goal development, problem-solving, referrals, advocacy, and connections to employment, entrepreneurship, housing, behavioral-health, recovery, and community resources.

Provides care and resources to support families who've experienced the loss of a baby prior to 20 weeks through a welcoming social media community, support groups, gatherings, events, and an anonymous, nomination-based bouquet delivery program for miscarriage mothers.

Provides structured, trauma-informed youth mentorship, character development, life-skills education, and diversion support for young people affected by adversity, instability, trauma, or justice-system involvement. Services may include group programming, one-to-one mentoring, community activities, and lessons addressing accountability, resilience, communication, empathy, leadership, decision-making, and preparation for a healthy transition into adulthood.

Provides support and services for families that have kids who have type 1 diabetes. These include guiding families with health insurance, financial assistance for diabetic supplies, partner families with support and guidance, and other additional needs.

Peer based services and resources include online resources at DBSAlliance.org, online support groups, audio and video casts, parent and caregiver support network, advocacy for quality mental health care treatment, and peer specialist trainings. *Currently there are no in-person support groups in South Dakota, although online support groups are open to all.

Provides holistic community based programming that supports the mental wellness and sense of belonging of LGBTQ2S+, BIPOC, and other marginalized youth and young adults.

Provides various programs for catastrophically disabled veterans and other people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to the following areas: Service to veterans Veterans service officer - who is able to assist in obtaining benefits Advocacy programs for veterans and people with disabilities Legislation Peer counseling - for persons with physical disabilities and especially new spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. Sports and recreational activities - Assists veterans that have physical disabilities with getting involved in sports activities such as bowling, lacrosse, boccia ball, fishing, skiing, trap shooting, and hunting. Also open to individuals with disabilities. Equipment lending Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Offering support, education, advocacy and resources for transgender/gender-diverse youth, their parents, and transgender/gender-diverse young adults up through age 35. Community Health Worker helps to advocate for the gender-diverse community. Services are available online and in-person.

Peer2Peer Mentoring brings together student mentors, who get guided practice helping others, with mentees, who are students who need a little support navigating college life.

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

Trauma-informed, group-based men's mental-health, character-development, leadership, and accountability program. Through facilitated discussions and relational support, men strengthen self-awareness, healthy decision-making, emotional wellness, recovery capital, family relationships, purpose, and community connection. The program also serves as a pathway to individualized HOPE navigation, peer leadership, mentorship development, education, employment, and other supportive opportunities.

Partners with Main Gate Counseling to provide support to those who are suffering from a loved one's addiction. Offers peer and youth support for those suffering from a loved one's addiction or children that need counseling.

Providing confidential and no-cost early pregnancy services including pregnancy testing and limited obstetrical ultrasound. Other services include Confidential peer counseling, emotional support, information and education on pregnancy options, post-abortion help, pregnancy and parenting classes and referrals for community resources.

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 assistance and online chat to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals for those under the age of 25. Offering peer counseling and resources in cities and towns across the US.