If you or someone you know struggles with anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions, find the right resource to help get through tough times and harmful thoughts.
There’s always a way back up from what may feel like rock bottom.
Find mental health and substance use disorder treatment services near you.
Text '605Strong' to 898211 or Visit 605strong.com
605 Strong provides counselors who are specifically trained to offer support and counseling to those experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, sadness, or fear related to COVID-19. Services are available 24/7.
Call, Text, or Chat 988 or Visit helplinecenter.org/9-8-8/
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is answered by the Helpline Center and offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use and/or mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988, and then Press 1.
Visit BeThe1SD.com
Sometimes all it takes to save a life is one person reaching out to help. Be the one to show you care. Learn what to look for and how to be there to help.
Call 211 or Text your five-digit zip code to 898211
When you dial 2-1-1, you talk to real people trained to help and connect you to the right resources, organizations, and people. 211 calls are answered 24/7.
For Spanish speakers, call 1-888-628-9454
For deaf/hard of hearing, call 1-800-799-4889
Text icare to 898211
Text4Hope is a texting program where high school students can share their concerns privately with a trusted individual. Texts are answered by the Helpline Center.
Visit sdsuicideprevention.org
Find information on SD suicide prevention efforts, resources, and training opportunities.
Additional South Dakota Resources:
Additional Resources
- Children's Mental Health (CDC)
- Seize the Awkward provides tools, tips, and resources for how to have a conversation about mental health and suicide
- About Mental Health (CDC)
- Protecting Youth Mental Health (U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory)
- Veterans Crisis Line
- SD Narcotics Anonymous