Working to provide connection, comfort, and hope to families who have experienced the unexpected loss of an infant. They provide care packages to those families and a network of connections to others who have experienced a similar loss. A Run for Their Lives! 5K run/walk event is held annually on Mother's Day. Participate in-person in Spearfish, SD, or virtually from anywhere! This event is a great way to honor the memory of a child with a community of supporters. Also works to provide SIDS and safe-sleep awareness and education as well as funding for SIDS-related research. Operations are home-based.

Serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs for 40 years; services include individual assistance, connection to programs at the local, state and national level, and helps parents and schools navigate the special education process. Staff also deliver workshops in-person for groups upon request. Willing to work with parents and professionals to develop and deliver training based on the needs of the group. Workshops/presentations are delivered at no cost to parents. A nominal fee structure is in place for delivery to professional groups.

Lupus Connect is an online support where people can share experiences, find emotional support, and practical ways on how to live with the disease. Opportunities are available for people to engage locally and participate in educational events and support groups in person and online.

Trained peer or professionally led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs.

Supporting people with Parkinson's Disease and their families, care-partners, and the community, through the Annual Awareness Conference, annual walk, information and referrals, educating on the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, health/wellness services, and support groups.​

The goal of the Turner Syndrome Foundation (TSF) is to support research initiatives and develop educational programs to increase professional awareness and enhance medical care of those affected by Turner Syndrome. Early diagnosis and comprehensive treatments over the lifespan will lead to a brighter and healthier future for all young girls and women with Turner Syndrome.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating the transition of individuals with disabilities from a nursing home to independent living; providing prevention services to individuals who choose to live independently and not in a nursing home or assisted-living setting; and assisting youth to gain skills as they transition into adulthood. - COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving as educators and consultants for contractors, businesses, organizations, and individuals regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines and requirements. - ASSISTIVE DAILY LIVING SERVICES Providing services for people ages 18 and older, with physical disabilities affecting all four limbs, who need assistance with daily living activities. Services include program education and support and personal attendant services. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing options for older adults and/or people with disabilities living in nursing homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to enable them to successfully return to their homes and communities. Helps individuals identify barriers to living on their own, helps them find a place to live that meets their needs, and helps them find the services and supports they need to continue living independently.

Provides and facilitates quality education and services for and on behalf of the diabetic community. Services include an annual scholarship, diabetes education, and support group for teen/preteens and parents of children with diabetes.

The Arthritis Foundation is dedicated to access and advocacy, scientific discovery, help and support, juvenile arthritis. Community and connections, including disease specific information, access to optimal care, education resources, medical treatment, and self-management options.

Helps families and their support systems find hope and healing after the loss of a child at any age. Provides encouragement, compassion and support through retreats, education and small groups. The groups provide a way to connect with other families who are walking a similar journey. Different from other retreats, Healing Hope hosts only 1 family at a time (in a guest house on on 5-acre property), creating a unique one-on-one experience. The facilitators walk alongside the families, not as counselors, but as peers that have been on a similar journey. Healing Hope also appreciates the opportunity to educate the community by sharing personal stories of grief and life lessons with different groups, churches, schools, etc.

- Individual, group, couples, and family counseling for all ages. Issues covered included depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, anorexia, bulimia, healthy weight loss, grief, attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), chronic pain, family separation, divorce, self-destructive behaviors, self-esteem, abuse issues, anger management, and/or any other mental health disorder including PTSD. - Offering neuropsychological and psychological testing, biofeedback, eye movement desensitization (EMDR), and EAP (employee assistance program) services and training. - Group therapy including borderline personality disorder treatment groups including STEPPS, STAIRWAYS, and STRIDES; dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) group; Best Me Group (social skills group for kids 6-10); and pain management group.

Individual, couples and family counseling/ psychotherapy, forensic testing and psychological testing (personality, intelligence, achievement and neuropsychological). Groups include a grief group, COVID support group, adolescent support group, and chronic pain groups. Offering in-person therapy as well as telehealth.

An educational program applicable for stroke survivors and caregivers. Following the program there is an opportunity for socialization. This group does not meet December, January and February.

Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group - For individuals that have gone through or may be undergoing a transplant. Cancer Caregiver Support Program - Open to all caregivers who care for loved one with any type of cancer diagnosis. Cooperative Parenting and Divorce - Parents can learn the skills necessary to minimize difficulties for their children as their roles change from spouses to co-parents. The group is for divorcing parents who have children. Cost is $130.00 for 8 week course or (2) 4 week courses; includes the cost of workbook. Diabetes Support Group - Covers topics and support related to diabetes. Open to the patient and their family/significant other Infant Loss Support Group - 6 week series support group for families who are grieving the death of a child through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Childbirth (in person or online class), caring for a newborn, breastfeeding, multiple blessings classes Weight Loss Support Group - For people who have had any weight loss procedure or are considering one (both online and in person)

State agency that works with individuals who are blind and or visually impaired in the area of employment and independent living. Services that are available if eligibility is met and or economic need include Diabetic education, Vocational counseling, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Guidance and counseling, Job follow-up, Restoration, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for training, Funding for eye surgery (If economic need is met), and Low Vision services (includes a visual examination conducted by a trained specialist in the field of low vision, assessment of visual functioning of individual needs and goals, prescriptions for specialized low vision devices, and individualized training).

Hospice provides care to those in the advanced stages of an incurable illness and their family, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support. Hospice services can take place in the home, supervised living facility, or nursing home. Also provides open and ongoing bereavement groups to anyone in the community at no charge.

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is focused on fighting pancreatic cancer through research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy. PanCAN holds annual PurpleStride event in Sioux Falls to raise funds for life-changing programs and services that accelerate progress for pancreatic cancer patients. Find out more here.

Provides various programs for catastrophically disabled veterans and other people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to the following areas: - Service to veterans - Veterans service officer - who is able to assist in obtaining benefits - Advocacy programs for veterans and people with disabilities - Legislation - Peer counseling - for persons with physical disabilities and especially new spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. - Sports and recreational activities - Assists veterans that have physical disabilities with getting involved in sports activities such as bowling, lacrosse, boccia ball, fishing, skiing, trap shooting, and hunting. Also open to individuals with disabilities. - Equipment lending - Technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Group is open to individuals with brain injury, their families / caregivers, and professionals.

Provides the following: Journey - a special grief group for bereaved adults who have lost a relative, friend, or child through either a natural death, or a sudden, unexpected death. Critical Incident Stress Management groups for any emergency responders, or for traumatized bystanders.

Providing the following services: - ADVOCACY Teaching people with disabilities the skills needed to advocate for themselves. - INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS Providing hands-on training in daily-living skills (cooking, budgeting, organizing and more). - INFORMATION AND REFERRAL Connecting people with resources which can provide needed information to assist individuals to live independently. - PEER COUNSELING Providing opportunities for people with disabilities to engage with others in small or large groups or on an individual basis. - TRANSITION Facilitating the transition of individuals with disabilities from a nursing home to independent living; providing prevention services to individuals who choose to live independently and not in a nursing home or assisted-living setting; and assisting youth to gain skills as they transition into adulthood. - COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES Assisting individuals in obtaining accessible, affordable housing, transportation, and other community living services. - HOME MODIFICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing home modifications and adaptive devices, which could include ramps, lift chairs, bathroom modifications, reachers, canes, walkers and more. - TELECOMMUNICATION ADAPTIVE DEVICES Providing adapted telecommunication services, which includes an emergency phone dialer. - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT Serving as educators and consultants for contractors, businesses, organizations, and individuals regarding the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines and requirements. - ASSISTIVE DAILY LIVING SERVICES Providing services for people ages 18 and older, with physical disabilities affecting all four limbs, who need assistance with daily living activities. Services include program education and support and personal attendant services. - MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON - Providing options for older adults and/or people with disabilities living in nursing homes, hospitals, or long-term care facilities to enable them to successfully return to their homes and communities. Helps individuals identify barriers to living on their own, helps them find a place to live that meets their needs, and helps them find the services and supports they need to continue living independently.

Provides support, information, and referrals for people living with epilepsy, including possible resources to help with medication costs, support groups, seizure first aid training, find-an-epilepsy-specialist, help finding a seizure safety or detection device and information about services and programs serving the epilepsy community.

Providing quality Dementia education, resources, support, and training for people living with dementia, care partners, and businesses and organizations.

Families of infants through preschoolers with Down Syndrome are welcome to take part in a private online community and regularly scheduled meetups, including a monthly "Big Event."

HDSA, with its headquarters in New York City, currently has 54 volunteer-led Chapters and Affiliates across the United States. Chapters and Affiliates support HDSA's mission by bringing community-based services, awareness and grassroots fundraising to strengthen resources to families affected by HD.