Hospice Support and Memory Center | Countryside Support & Memory Center

​Provides travel funds for cancer patients leaving the Pierre community or traveling to Pierre for care through the Pennies for Robert program; conducts free memory screening for patients with Alzheimer's Disease and other types of dementia; and supports hospice care in the community through monthly donations. Countryside also provides lodging at St. Benedict's Guest House for cancer patients receiving treatment through the Helmsley Cancer Center. Provides monthly support groups for patients with Parkinson's, post stroke survivors, breast cancer survivors and dementia caregivers (Memory Connection).

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211 South Dakota

Physical Address

415 S. Crow Street, Pierre, SD 57501

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Walk-in, mail, email or phone request for travel funds. Phone call or written referral process for memory screening. Referral from Avera St. Mary's social services department for St. Benedict's House lodging.

Eligibility

Open to all

Agency info

Countryside Support & Memory Center

Provides funding for hospice and palliative care, funding for cancer patients, community education and screening programs for individuals with memory loss.