This 10-week, online course is designed to provide sign language vocabulary skills to parents and professionals working with individuals with disabilities who struggle with expressive and receptive communication. Participants will explore a variety of vocabulary that will promote clearer communication within the home, classroom, work, or community environment. Students participating in FSL II are asked…
Read MoreHealth Connect of South Dakota is hosting The Human Race features a 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk to raise awareness and support of a group of nonprofit organizations.If social distancing is still necessary in September, the event will be done virtually with runners and walkers reporting their successes through social media postings.…
Read MoreWomen to the Workforce is a career development program designed to help prepare participants to obtain employment. It is a ten-session program, offered free of charge, which provides tools to help participants create a personal action plan, gain career skills, learn how to utilize job search resources and build confidence. Registration for this event is closed. Please…
Read More> Volunteer > Sioux 52 Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative. The Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative seeks to unify Sioux Falls area non-profit, business, and faith communities in order to create a universal, significant and long-lasting commitment to mentoring in our city. The goal is to recruit 5,200 mentors by 2026 and for the City of Sioux…
Read More> Support Programs > Outreach Support (Older Adults) Keeping Connected The Outreach Support Program provides weekly supportive phone calls to older adults who may be isolated or home-bound, and who live in Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook, or Turner Counties. The program is a series of supportive phone calls that includes a depression screen, mental health…
Read More> Support Programs > Health Navigation Women’s Program All Women Count! The Helpline Center has partnered with the South Dakota Department of Health through the All Women Count! program, with the goal of increasing breast and cervical cancer screening rates, and increasing awareness of preventative cancer screenings in South Dakota. A Health Navigation Specialist will assist…
Read More> Support Programs > Substance Use Care Coordination Substance Use Care Coordination It’s no simple thing to change major parts of one’s life in order to find wellness. If you, your loved one, or any individual is struggling with substance use, there is hope and help. Please reach out by calling the South Dakota Resource…
Read MoreHelpline Center Events Each year the Helpline Center hosts several signature events. We hope you’ll join us at one of our events as we bring our community together to build awareness and support of our programs. If you’d like to learn more about our events and how to get involved, contact us by calling 211.…
Read MoreCommunity Events and Trainings The Helpline Center has created Community Calendars to provide a central intersection of information regarding basic needs events and professional training opportunities in – a place to go for people who need help and people working to provide that help. Submit your event! Resource partners (non profit or government programs) can…
Read More> Volunteer > DIY Volunteer Ideas Do It Yourself Projects Helpline Center Volunteer Connections program has created Do-It-Yourself Volunteer Projects that are perfect to do at home or with a small group. Helpline Center invites individuals and families to choose projects that interest them from our list below. Once completed, the projects can be dropped…
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