South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS)

With populations in larger cities increasing across the state, Sioux Falls breaks ground on a public “One Stop.” The new service building will be located at Dawley Farm and construction is already underway.

Starting a conversation about mental health can make a difference. Learn four steps to prevent suicide and save lives.

Substance use comes with a lot of health risks. But there are lots of support and resources available in South Dakota.

The state Department of Social Services has launched a new program to help child care providers manage the cost associated with mental health treatment.

How do you bridge the mental health conversation with your loved ones? A new Department of Social Services ad campaign hopes to point you in the right direction for resources.

The state of South Dakota has established a new tech school tuition assistance program for high-demand careers. From CDLs to EMTs and everything in between, the program aims to open more doors for education opportunities.

SDSU Extension runs the Double-Up program, which matches $20 worth of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits spent on fresh fruits and vegetables.

Medicaid is in a constant state of flux – especially as lawmakers continue to tangle with the repercussions of expansion. The legislative study group focused on long term care wants to assess the process for applicants in South Dakota.

Rural nursing homes are the subject of sustainability questions across the nation – and South Dakota is no different. During this summer’s rules review, finance practices were the focus.

South Dakota ranks highest in efficiency of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.