Provides resources to help those experiencing a housing crisis and/or homelessness through Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG). These grants assist people to quickly regain stability in permanent housing. Funding for individuals requesting assistance will be based on priority and availability of ESG program funds. ESG funds are designated to serve individuals/families that are at risk of becoming homeless who are currently homeless. Types of assistance include housing relocation and stabilization services, financial assistance, and short and medium term rental assistance which includes rental application fee assistance, security deposit assistance, pro-rated first month's rent, rental assistance up to 24 months, and past due rent and utilities assistance.

A domestic violence shelter that offers 24-hour crisis line for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other services include: - Support groups - Court advocacy - Shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking along with their children - Crisis counseling - Rape crisis services - Protection orders - Supervised visitation - Neutral exchanges - Food pantry - Common Sense Parenting and Birth to Three Responsive Parenting Classes - Life Skills Training - Transportation - Watertown Transit available by appointment Works with a local animal clinic to provide safe shelter for pets. Each case is addressed individually and based on whether or not the clinic is able to house the animal or not.

Programs and services include: - Shelter facility in Pierre - Community crisis line with a toll free number - Crisis intervention - Telephone and face-to-face crisis counseling and advocacy Victim services include: - Criminal and court support services - Transportation - Emergency financial assistance - Referrals and assistance with housing, social services, legal services, and other resources within the community. - Legal advocacy - Referrals to licensed counselors - Support groups including: - Hands are Not For Hitting Group for children ages 6-12 who have been victimized by domestic violence or sexual assault. - Pattern Changing Group for women who have been victimized by domestic violence. Child care is available. Community education is available to schools, civic groups, or interested community members on topics of preventing domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault.