Community and Wellness Resources
Southeast Technical College is committed to student success and wants to connect students to resources in the community outside the scope of what is available on campus. Several organizations in Sioux Falls are available to assist in a mental health crisis, as well as provide access to diapers, food pantries, transportation or even financial assistance with housing or bills.
Community Resources
Dress for Success
Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization affiliated with EmBe that empowers women
to achieve financial independence by providing professional attire, a network of support
and career coaching. Individuals interested in support should contact the Student
Success Center for a referral or stop by at their downtown location at 300 W. 11th
St. during Walk-in Wednesdays (1-3 p.m.).
Visit Dress for Success CALL DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Owen's Outfitters
Owen’s Outfitters is a medical equipment lending library in Sioux Falls. Its mission is to provide durable and disposable medical equipment at no charge to those who need it most, sourced through community donations. Owen's Outfitters is located at 1417 A Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104.
Visit Owen's Outfitters Call Owen's Outfitters Email for Information
Uplifting Parents
Uplifting Parents helps single parents prosper and grow professionally by providing
mentoring and financial resources for a college education. Assisting single parents
in western South Dakota since 2014, Uplifting Parents believes that all single-parent
families deserve the right to have access to the financial resources they need to
help their families grow.
Uplifting Parents Website Call Uplifting Parents
211 Helpline Center
The 2-1-1 Helpline Center offers a search tool for every category of assistance available
in the city, including clothing, food, financial assistance, support groups and more.
Click the button below, enter your zip code and use the links that appear on the left
to find a free service for your needs.
If you are overwhelmed with the Helpline’s forms, or do not know the right resource for your situation, please reach out to the Office of Access of Workforce Opportunity, located in the Mickelson Center, room 108. AWO can be reached at 605-367-5398 or marcella.prokop@southeasttech.edu.
Wellness Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call, text, or chat for a direct connection to compassionate and professional support
for anyone who might be struggling with emotional distress, experiencing suicidal
thoughts, or those with concern about a family or friend with a mental health or substance
use issue.
Visit 988 Website Call 988 Now
The Compass Center
The Compass Center provides crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy to children,
adolescents and adults (both male and female) who are survivors of domestic/dating
violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse and human trafficking/sexual exploitation.
All survivor services are free and confidential, and the organization does not discriminate
on any basis.
Visit The Compass Center Call the Compass Center
Avera and Sanford Health
Both Avera and Sanford have walk-in acute care for physical and mental health assessments,
in various locations and hours.
Find an Avera Location Find a Sanford Location
Feeding South Dakota
Feeding South Dakota is the state's largest hunger-relief organization, with a mission
to end hunger in South Dakota. Through programming and partnerships, Feeding South
Dakota provides food in all 66 South Dakota counties, fighting hunger in rural communities,
metro areas and Native American Reservations. Feeding South Dakota can be reached
at 605-335-0364.