The American Red Cross works in partnership with Military Aid Societies to provide financial assistance to eligible applicants. Assistance can include funds for emergency travel, burial of a loved one, emergency food and shelter, etc. The Aid Societies determine the financial assistance package that will be offered through a grant or a loan.

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. Also provides free bereavement counseling for loved ones of service members who died while on Active Duty or Veterans who died by suicide.

Community-based counseling center that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families. Bereavement services for family members is also available. Readjustment counseling is offered to make a successful transition from military to civilian life or after a traumatic event experienced in the military. Individual, group, couples, and family counseling is offered in addition to referral and connection to other VA or community benefits and services. Support Groups: - PTSD Support Group 10:00am-12:00pm (CT), Thursdays at the Vet Center - Combat Readjustment Group 9:00am-10:30am (CT), Wednesdays at the Vet Center - OIF/OEF Veteran Group 5:00pm-6:00pm (CT), 2nd and 4th Thursdays at the Vet Center - Veteran Trauma Support Group 10:00am-1:00pm (CT), 3rd Monday at Sisseton VFW Groups are subject to change throughout the year. Must be enrolled at the Vet Center to participate.