Health Connections | Youth & Family Services

A referral-based program offered to girls, ages 5 to 18, with unmet health needs. This program addresses physical, mental, and social health needs by connecting girls with service providers in the community. Girls are referred to the program by school counselors, teachers, parents, and health and social service agencies. Each girl is assigned an advocate who will: - Connect her with the appropriate medical, dental, and mental health care services within the community. - Offer referrals for tutoring or other services to meet her individual needs. - Work closely with her family and school to ensure her success. - Assist her in learning and developing patterns of behavior that will enhance her health. - Emphasize the value of regular school attendance and good study habits. - Instill the importance of responsibility, self-esteem, and community involvement.

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211 South Dakota

Physical Address

120 E. Adams Street, Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701

Hours

Out of school hours: 7:45am - 4:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday School year hours: 2:30pm - 8:00pm (MT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for information

Eligibility

Girls, ages 5 - 18

Agency info

Youth & Family Services

Youth & Family Services provides programs and services to more than 14,000 children and families each year in every county in Western South Dakota.