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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders

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Your behavioral health is just as important as your physical health. If you need help but don’t know where to start, that’s okay. Answer a few questions with our quiz, and we’ll point you in the right direction.
 
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Supporting Behavioral Health in South Dakota

Supporting Behavioral Health in
South Dakota

 

We’re glad you’re here. South Dakota Behavioral Health is dedicated to strengthening and supporting the behavioral health needs of children and adults through prevention, treatment, crisis care and recovery support services. No matter what you’re going through, you’re not alone. Help is always here.

 

0 in 4
South Dakotans lives with a mental illness
0%
of South Dakotans say they received mental health treatment in 2022.
0
South Dakotans died of suicide in 2023.
0%
of South Dakota high schoolers have taken Rx drugs without a prescription in 2023.
Resources, Services & Support

Behavioral Health is Everyone’s Business.

Behavioral health affects us all. Even if you’re not living with a mental health or substance use disorder, someone you care about could be. The best thing you can do is be there. Across South Dakota, you can find community-based prevention programming, substance use and mental health treatment options, crisis care services and other resources and tools to support your behavioral health or help someone you care about.

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Prevention
Resources

Education is powerful. Find resource materials, training assistance, toolkits and more by connecting with your local prevention provider.

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Your feelings are valid

Understanding Mental Health

Every mind matters. Learn about mental health challenges facing our state and how to find support for you or someone you know.

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Recovery is possible

Understanding Substance Use

Substance use disorders can affect anyone, including our family and friends. Learn about the signs to look for and how to get help.

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988 is a support for anyone going through emotional distress, thoughts of suicide or substance use concerns. Call, text or chat 988 to connect with locally trained professionals at the Helpline Center. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7.

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We’ve all been through tough times, and we’re all connected. Each of us is navigating this big, complicated world and can help support each other.

Leaving a note of encouragement is a small way you can make a big impact on someone struggling with mental health challenges. Share a note to instill hope and help others find support.