South Dakota
Statewide
ACLU South Dakota
The ACLU is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
Contact Person:
Robert Doody, Executive Director
Contact/Direction:
401 East 8th Street, Suite 203A
, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 332-2508
Email: southdakota@aclu.org
Website: http://www.aclusd.org
Equality South Dakota
The mission of Equality South Dakota is to secure and protect the rights and well being of LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) South Dakotans and their families through full engagement in the political process. We seek dialogue with elected officials and invite them to use us as a resource in their decisionmaking. In doing so, we give a voice to families that have been silent and fearful.
Website: http://www.eqsd.org/
A.A.R.D.V.A.R.C. : An Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence Aid & Resource Collection
Resource Collection for South Dakotans facing abuse, rape, and domestic violence sorted by county and listed with contact information.
Website: http://www.aardvarc.org/dv/states/sddv.shtml
South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assaults
The South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SDCADVSA)works to eliminate violence against women in the State of South Dakota and Tribal Nations within the borders ofSouth Dakota
Website: http://www.sdcadvsa.org/Home.html
Don't Tell My Parents.org
Not specific to LGBT issues - Straight Forward is a youth-lead initiative that teaches parents and youth to communicate openly.
Website: http://www.donttellmyparents.org
Meetings: Check online calendar for dinner events.
LGBT Addiction Rehab
Site that offers members the LGBT community a list of resources to have a safe sustainable recovery.
Website: http://local.soberrecovery.com/LGBT_Addiction_Rehab_Aftercare_Policies_and_Procedures_Sioux_Falls_SD-r1298673-Sioux_Falls_SD.html
DSS/ICW (Department of Social Services/Indian Child Welfar)
The department of social services covers a wide variety of need, including; domestic violence, child welfare and family rights.
Website: http://dss.sd.gov/
Sioux Falls
Center for Equality
The Center For Equality provides services to the LGBT community in the Sioux Falls area. This includes a counseling center, free confidential HIV testing and education, a drop-in community and youth center, and events like Sioux Falls Pride and the AIDS Walk.
Address: 406 So. 2nd Ave Ste 102, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-331-1153
Email: info@centersforequalitysd.org
Website: http://www.centersforequalitysd.org/
PFLAG Sioux Falls
Contact: Terry Carlson
Direction: PFLAG Sioux Falls, 5500 S. Spyglass Cir. Sioux Falls, SD 57108
Meetings: 2nd Sunday (September - May) at 3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
First Congregational Church
300 S. Minnesota Avenue
4th Monday (September - May) at 7:00 P.M. Spirit of Peace UCC - 6509 S. Cliff Avenue
GSA Augustana College
Faculty Contact: Corey Kopp, Director of Housing
Website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/Augustanagsa
Email: corey.kopp@augie.edu
Meetings: TBD in the fall
Lincoln High school GSA
Contact: Tony Martinet Head Debate Coach/Speech Teacher
Email: Tony.Martinet@k12.sd.us
BROOKINGS
PFLAG Brookings
Directions: 310 14th Ave. Brookings, SD 57006
Contact: 605-692-6328
308-430-2634
Email: pflagbrookings@yahoo.com
Meetings: 3rd Sunday Each Month September – May 2:00 – 4:15 pm
Brookings Public Library 515 3rd Street Brookings, SD 57006
GSA South Dakota State University
Website: http://www.facebook.com/sdsugsa
Meetings: TBD in fall
PFLAG Aberdeen
Directions: 1410 N Kline St Aberdeen, SD 57401
Contact: (605) 290-9389
Email: pflagaberdeensd@gmail.com
PFLAG Yankton
Direction: 206 E 31st St, Yankton, SD 57078
Email: pflag_yankton@hotmail.com
University of South Dakota Ten Percent Society
A group of students who meet weekly to socialize and support each other as well as talk about issues they are struggling with.
Current officers: Brittany Buell, Caitlin Heer
Email: brittany.buell@usd.edu
Website: http://orgs.usd.edu/glbta
Meetings: Our meetings are held every Thursday at the Unity House from 8:00-9:00 pm.
LGBT Addiction Rehab
A directory of local resource for members of the LGBT community struggling with addition.
Website: http://local.soberrecovery.com/LGBT_Addiction_Rehab_Aftercare_Policies_and_Procedures_Sioux_Falls_SD-r1298673-Sioux_Falls_SD.html
Brookings Human Rights Committee
Contact: 311 Third Avenue/PO Box 270, Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: 605-692-6281
EAST RIVER OPEN RELIGIOUS INSITITIONS
Mt. Zion Congregation
Religion: Jewish Synogauge
Website: http://www.mtzioncongregation.com
City: Sioux Falls
Calvary Cathedral
Episcopal
Website: Website: http://www.calvarycathedral.net
Sioux Falls
Augustana College Student Congregation
Lutheran, ELCA
Website: http://www.augie.edu/campuslife/faith-and-service/campus-ministry-opportunities
Sioux Falls
Church of Saint Matthew the Martyr
Non-denominational
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=352746561395
Sioux Falls
First Congregational UCC
United Church of Christ
Website: http://www.firstcongucc.com
Sioux Falls
New Joy Community Church
United Church of Christ
Website: http://www.newjoysf.com
Sioux Falls
Spirit of Peace
United Church of Christ
Website: http://www.spiritofpeacesf.org/
Sioux Falls
Vermillion First United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
Website: http://www.vermillionumc.com/
Vermillion
Univ. of South Dakota
United Methodist Church
Vermillion
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Episcopal
Website: http://abe.midco.net/stmarkch/
Aberdeen
WEST RIVER
Black Hills Center for Equality
Direction: 1102 W Rapid Street PO Box 9504 Rapid City, SD 57709
Telephone: (605) 348-3244
Website: http://bhcfe.org/
WEST RIVER OPEN RELIGIOUS INSITITIONS
Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran, ELCA
Website: http://www.sturgisglc.org
Sturgis
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