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 LogoDress 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.).

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Owen's Outfitters

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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 LOGOUplifting 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

Helpline Center LogoThe 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.

HELPLINE CENTER 211

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

988 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

Compass CenterThe 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

Avera Health LogoSanford HealthBoth 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 LogoFeeding 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.

Feeding South Dakota Website   Find Food