# Suicide Help - South Dakota ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **South Dakota Suicide Prevention Coalition** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - **Website:** [https://www.sdpsychiatric.org](https://www.sdpsychiatric.org/) - **Description:** Coordinates statewide efforts for suicide prevention and provides resources for communities across South Dakota. - **South Dakota Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline for crisis support, mental health assistance, and referrals for South Dakotans in need. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Sioux Falls - **The Helpline Center** - **Phone:** 211 - **Website:** [https://www.helplinecenter.org](https://www.helplinecenter.org/) - **Address:** 1000 N. West Ave. #203, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, suicide prevention, counseling, and referral services. Available 24/7. ### Rapid City - **Rapid City Regional Hospital Behavioral Health Center** - **Phone:** 605-718-4600 - **Website:** [https://www.rcrh.org](https://www.rcrh.org/) - **Address:** 353 Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57701 - **Description:** Provides immediate support, walk-in crisis counseling, and emergency mental health services. ### Aberdeen - **Northeastern South Dakota Behavioral Health** - **Phone:** 605-225-5593 - **Website:** [https://www.nesdbhs.org](https://www.nesdbhs.org/) - **Description:** Provides therapy, support groups, mental health assessments, and emergency mental health services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org](https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for individuals at risk or survivors of suicide. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org](https://chat.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) - **Description:** Secure chat platforms for real-time crisis support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **South Dakota Suicide Prevention Coalition Awareness Programs** - **Website:** [https://www.sdpsychiatric.org](https://www.sdpsychiatric.org/) - **Description:** Educational programs aimed at raising awareness of suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention techniques. - **South Dakota Department of Health Community Outreach Initiatives** - **Website:** [https://doh.sd.gov](https://doh.sd.gov/) - **Description:** Programs designed to reduce stigma around mental health issues and promote overall mental wellness across South Dakota. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the South Dakota Suicide Prevention Coalition._