# Grief Support Resources - South Dakota ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [https://www.griefsupport.com](https://www.griefsupport.com/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 emotional support and guidance for those experiencing grief and loss. - **GriefShare:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefshare.org](https://www.griefshare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, workshops, and resources for coping with grief. - **The Compassionate Friends:** - **Phone:** 1-877-969-0010 - **Website:** [https://www.compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - **Description:** Support for families grieving the loss of a child. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 confidential text support for those in crisis. ## Statewide Grief Support Services - **South Dakota Hospice and Palliative Care Association:** - **Phone:** 1-888-473-3700 - **Website:** [https://www.sdhospice.org](https://www.sdhospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services for individuals and families, grief counseling, and end-of-life care resources. - **The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care:** - **Phone:** 1-605-339-2500 - **Website:** [https://www.centerhospice.org](https://www.centerhospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Grief support groups, individual counseling, and resources for families experiencing loss. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Sioux Falls - **Avera McKennan Hospice Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 1-605-322-8000 - **Website:** [https://www.avera.org](https://www.avera.org/) - **Office Location:** 1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, individual counseling, memorial services. ### Rapid City - **Pennington County Hospice Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 1-605-394-6010 - **Website:** [https://www.penningtoncounty.org](https://www.penningtoncounty.org/) - **Office Location:** 314 S 5th St, Rapid City, SD - **Specialized Services:** Grief support for adults and children, one-on-one counseling, community outreach. ## Online Resources - **Modern Loss:** - **Website:** [https://modernloss.com](https://modernloss.com/) - **Features:** Articles, community stories, and virtual grief support. - **What’s Your Grief:** - **Website:** [https://whatsyourgrief.com](https://whatsyourgrief.com/) - **Features:** Blog posts, podcasts, and online courses about coping with grief. - **Grief in Common:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefincommon.com](https://www.griefincommon.com/) - **Features:** Community for people grieving, connecting with others through shared experiences. ## Reporting and Immediate Help - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (or 988) - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For individuals in immediate emotional distress. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Grief and Loss (National Institute of Mental Health):** - **Website:** [https://www.nimh.nih.gov](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/) - **Description:** Resources and information on the stages of grief, supporting children through loss, and coping strategies. ## Additional Support - **South Dakota Grief Support Foundation:** - **Phone:** 1-605-xxx-xxxx - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Scholarships for bereaved students, memorial planning assistance, spiritual counseling, and community grief events. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the South Dakota Hospice and Palliative Care Association._