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Aberdeen Area Support Group Directory

 

 

Children’s Services

 

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 Recovery

 

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 

 

 

Domestic Violence

 

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

 

Eating Disorders Support Group

   Lutheran Social Services……………………………………… 605-229-1500

   2020 S. Main Aberdeen, SD

    

 

Elder Care Services

  

Lifeline

    Emergency response system to provide services to the elderly, disabled, 
   or homebound individuals.

   Contact: Avera Home Medical @ 225-5070

 

 

English as a Second Language

 

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

 

 

Grief Issues

 

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

 

 

Mental Illness

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

 

 

Parenting

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

 

 

Physical Issues

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

 

 

Pregnant & Need Help

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)

 

 

 

Recovery Groups

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!

  

 

Treatment Services

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.

 

 

Various Groups Offered

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

 

 

Veteran’s Support Group

Northern Plains Psychological Services………………605-225-3622

    701 N. 4th St. Aberdeen, SD

 

 

Weight Management:

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

 

 

 

Widowed Support

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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