The WPRC seeks to divert or delay those we serve from substance use and other high-risk behaviors to promote choices/behaviors resulting in lifelong mind and body wellness. The WPRC primarily focuses prevention support services to stakeholders in South Dakota's 22 westernmost counties, but often serves an even broader audience. The WPRC's services include providing education, technical assistance, training and other support to prevention service providers, youth, parents, educators, community groups, social service providers, health/wellness agencies, chemical dependency service providers, law enforcement and other community wellness stakeholders. WPRC staff can provide community education and information on a broad range of prevention topics. These topics include: - Individual drugs (alcohol, nicotine, vaping, marijuana, methamphetamine, fentanyl, etc.) - Trends in drug use - Over the counter drug misuse - The science of chemical dependence (brain and body) - Risky behavior marketing - 988/211 Helpline usage The WPRC maintains a traditional library of books and other media relating to prevention, health and wellness. Visit the website to create an account to access the e-library. Both are no cost and open to all.

WR AHEC offers the following programs: - Healthcare career exploration guidance - K-12 student outreach and engagement - AHEC Scholars - leadership program for health science college students - SD HOSA Future Health Professionals - Scrubs Camps - Additional school and community healthcare focused programming

Outpatient, voluntary walk-in center for youth in middle and high school who are in crisis or considering suicide. It provides: - Screenings / Assesments - Observation - De-escalation / Stabilization - Referrals to appropriate services Also has Community Health Workers that will provide case management services (STAY Wellfully): - Amber Eggert ([email protected]) - Hayley Friese ([email protected])

Provides individual therapy and consultation/training services in the following areas anxiety, behavioral concerns, depression, divorce, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting, school issues, play therapy, and workplace management. Primary emphasis is working with children, adolescents, and families. Also provides training and consulting with schools and communities.