Aberdeen Area Support Group Directory
Birth to Three…………………………………………………….605-622-5992 or 1-800-829-0052
Developmental Screening for Infants & Toddlers
Children’s Program Support Contact
Contact: Kristi Kumpf-Roberts @ 622-5992
Children with Special Needs
Adjustment Training Center/Aberdeen Family Support Program
By Appointment
Contact: Jason Hill @ 225-0044 or 1-888-225-3080
Kids with Diabetes
Education/Wellness Center (Avera St. Luke’s)
Meets monthly on Thursdays
Contact: Marlene Hearnen @ 622-5161
Parents of Down Syndrome Children
Aberdeen, SD
Contact: Tari Elsperger @ 622-7969
Developmental Screening for Infants & Toddlers
Children’s Special Health Services
Physicians Plaza (Avera St. Lukes)
201 S. Lloyd St. Suite E202
Contact: Dianne Lee @ 605-622-2630
Divorce Support…………………………………………………605-225-5680
Ministry Outreach Center (First United Methodist Church)
502 S. Lincoln St. Aberdeen, SD
Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month @ 6:30 Room 103
Contact: Paula Cape @ 622-7105
Safe Harbor Resource Center……………………………………605-226-1212
310 S. Kline St. Aberdeen, SD
8 week groups (call to set up)
Contact: Kristi Mack
Lutheran Social Services…………………………………………605-229-1500
2020 S. Main Aberdeen, SD
Men’s meeting times: Monday8:00 – 9:00 or Tuesday 5:15 – 6:15
Female meetings are set up individually: call for appointment
Contact: Bob Van Winkle
Eating Disorders Support Group
Lutheran Social Services……………………………………… 605-229-1500
2020 S. Main Aberdeen, SD
Lifeline
Emergency response
system to provide services to the elderly,
disabled,
or homebound individuals.
Contact: Avera Home Medical @ 225-5070
Aberdeen Area Literacy Council………………………………605-229-8354
1500 E-354 N. Main St. Aberdeen, SD
Office Hours: Tues. & Thurs. 1-5 PM
Contact: Jo Tolsted
Financial Educational Services
Consumer Credit Counseling…………………………………605-229-5140
(Lutheran Social Services)
2020 S. Main Aberdeen, SD
Compassionate Parents………………………………………605-622-5588
Avera St Luke's Boardroom of Education/Wellness Center
4th Wednesday each month @ 7:30 PM.
Contact: Judy Toennies or Judy Miller @ 622-5552
Grief Share……………………………………………………605-225-5680
(First United Methodist Church)
502 S. Lincoln Aberdeen, SD
Meeting Time: Mondays @ 6:00 in room the Chapel
Contact: Eldon Reich
Alliance for Mentally Ill………………………………………605-226-4940
Education Wellness Center
2nd Sunday of every month
Assistance for family & friends to cope with mental illness
Contact: Deb Kotzer
Common Sense Parenting……………………………………..605-622-5588
Midland Campus
Contact: Shirley Schwab or Geri Mattern @ 225-8229
Breast Feeding Support……………………………………….605-622-5567
Contact: Charlotte Backman
Avera St. Luke’s Programs………………………………….605-622-5588
Brain Injury Support Group
4th Floor Rehab. Dining Room (Avera St. Luke’s)
3rd Tuesday each month 7:00-8:30 pm
Contact: Ron Hoops @ 605-395-6655
Brown County Health Center…………………………………605-626-2649
American Cancer Society…………………………………….605-229-5906
Cancer Psychological Challenges
A group counseling service for those with cancer.
Contact: Tom Price @ 605-225-3622
Cancer Support Group …………………………………………...605-226-5680
502 S. Lincoln St. Aberdeen, SD
Meeting Time: 4 PM. On 2nd and 4th Mondays
Contact: Pricilla Hamilton @ 605-622-7105
Chronic Pain Support Group……………………………………………650-622-5588
Meet 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 11:45 @ Millstone
Contact: Paula Cape
Diabetes Club
Education/Wellness Center @ Avera St. Luke’s
Meeting time: one time monthly
Contact: Marlene Hearnen @ 622-5161 or Cathy Deics @ 622-5648
Eterostomal Therapy Group
Support for patients who have gone through ostomal surgery
Contact: Susan Hohm @ 622-5587
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
Education/Wellness Center (Avera St. Luke’s)
2nd Saturday each month (Sept.-May) @ 11 AM
Contact: Gloria Wangler @ 225-5740 or Cathy Murphy @ 225-0724
Respiratory Support Group (COPD)
Meets the 4th Tuesday each month
Education/Wellness Center from 1-2 PM.
Contact: Kathy Harris @ 622-5520 or Gail Heintzman @ 622-5203
Stroke Club
Meets 1st Wednesday every month 2:30-4 PM.
Meets 4th floor-Rehabilitation Center-St. Luke’s Campus
Contact: Kevin Cantwell @ 622-5733 or Barb Koch @ 622-5927
Birthright, Inc. ………………………………………………605-229-0258
310 15th Ave. SE Aberdeen, SD
Free & confidential pregnancy testing
Supplies receiving blankets, diapers, clothing, etc.
Pregnant Teens & Teen Moms
Central High School
Contact: Sheila Rahja @ 626-7900 Ext. 3306 (NURSE)
OR Linda Hunt @ 626-7900 Ext. 3301 (COUNSELOR)
Al-Anon…………………………………….………………605-225-5680
(First United Methodist Church)
502 S. Lincoln St. Aberdeen, SD
Meet Thursday’s at 8:00pm
Contact: Pat Volk @ 229-1023
Al-Anon Family Group ……………………………………605-229-0846
(Good Shepherd Lutheran Church)
1429 N. Dakota St. Aberdeen, SD
Thursdays, 6:30 pm; Use north entrance
Group studies and works the 12 steps rather than just talk
Steps 2 Recovery
Contacts Pat: 725-0074
Tari: 622-7969
Aberdeen Alcoholics Anonymous………………………..
Zion Lutheran Church Basement (Non-smoking)
1732 S. Main Aberdeen, SD 57401
Alcoholics Anonymous……………………………………605-225-1292
519 S. Arch St, Aberdeen, SD
*Please call or stop by their office for a schedule of meeting times
Alcoholics Anonymous Sixth Sense……………………….605-229-0496
Fifth Ave. S.E. (west door), Aberdeen, SD (Non-Smoking)
Contacts: Joe @ 605-226-0877
Sheryl @ 605-380-8476
Sun. 10:00 am & 7:00 pm; Tues. 8:00pm; Thurs. 5:30 pm; Fri. 7:00pm
Overeaters Anonymous…………………………………….605-226-2445
(North Highland Methodist Church)
620 15th Ave. N.E., Aberdeen, SD
Meeting times: Mon. 7 PM, and 5:30 PM Friday
Overeaters Anonymous…………………………………...605-225-8108
Alexander Mitchell Library (Lower Level)
519 S Kline Street Aberdeen, SD 57401
Contact: Peggy @ 605-225-8108
OR Diane @ 605-622-2952
5:15 pm
Gamblers’ Anonymous……………………………………605-225-5680
(First United Methodist Church)
504 S. Washington St. Aberdeen, SD
Meet Monday and Thursday @ 5:30
Contact: Kathy @ 225-8632
Narcotics Anonymous…………………………………….605-229-8562
Contact: Anne
NSU Contact: Katy (Public Information Chair) @ 605-225-7397
Meeting times: Mon. 7 PM, Thurs. 7 PM., & Sat. 8 PM. (Candlelight
meeting)
*See NA brochure for more details!
NADRIC………………………………………………….605-225-6131
(Northern Alcohol and Drug Referral and Information Center)
221 S. 1st St. Aberdeen, SD
Offers intensive OUT-PATIENT services for the treatment of alcohol and
other drugs
SD Dept. of Human Services: Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Includes a listing of accredited facilities and other treatment resources.
Worthmore Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling
Treatment Center (Avera St. Luke’s Hospital).…………605-622-5800
305 S. State ST. Aberdeen, SD
Offers treatment for alcohol, drug and gambling addictions through
interventions, detoxification, family programs, skilled therapy and
aftercare.
Inpatient and outpatient programs are available.
Catholic Family Services……………………………….605-226-1304
310 15th Ave. SE Aberdeen, SD
Individual counseling is available
Lutheran Social Services………………………………605-229-1500
2020 S. Main Aberdeen, SD
Contact: Sherri
NAMI of South Dakota…….…………………………1-800-551-2531
Mental illness support and education services
Contact: Anita Bonen @ 229-4915
OR Mavis @ 225-8373
Northern Plains Psychological Services………………605-225-3622
701 N. 4th St. Aberdeen, SD
Individual counseling is available
Psychiatrist on staff
Northeastern Mental Health Center……………………605-225-1010
703 3rd Ave. Aberdeen, SD
Call for more information
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital....................................605-622-5588
305 S. State St. Aberdeen, SD
Call for more information
Northern Plains Psychological Services………………605-225-3622
701 N. 4th St. Aberdeen, SD
Heart & Hear Soul …………………………………………………605-225-5680
Located at the School for the Blind
Contact: Carol Loeschke @ 225-5680
Look Good…Feel Better Program……………………605-622-5588
Board Room Educ/Wellness Center (Avera St. Luke’s)
Meets the 2nd Tues. each month 1-3 PM
Contact: Eileen Damgaard @ 622-5163
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)…………………1-800-932-8677
Call for meeting day/time (afternoon & evening meetings available)
FEE: $20 annually
Weight Watchers………………………………………1-800-888-3546
2201 6th Ave. SE Aberdeen, SD
Walk For Wellness
Meets 3rd Thursday each month @ 7:30 PM
Lakewood Mall
Contact: Janeen Severson @ 622-5533
OR Vicky Schrenk @ 622-5162
First United Methodist Church…………………………605-225-5680
504 S. Washington St. Aberdeen, SD
Contact: Carol Iwerks
A Division of Student Affairs
Counseling Center
Northern State University
1200 S Jay
Student Center Room 217
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2371
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