Dakota Group

05/05/2026

Every day in courtrooms across South Dakota, judges see individuals whose criminal behavior is driven by untreated substance use and mental health disorders.

Unless these underlying issues are addressed, many will continue to cycle through the justice system, straining law enforcement, courts and taxpayers. Treatment courts are the most effective strategy for breaking this cycle. In fact, they are the most successful justice intervention in our nation’s history.

May is National Treatment Court Month and the perfect time to share the many ways treatment courts are making a positive impact on their communities. Seventeen treatment courts serve South Dakota.

South Dakota’s treatment courts have planned uplifting events this spring to recognize individuals whose lives have been transformed by the treatment and support provided by these programs. Learn about the events planned at https://ujs.sd.gov/programs-services/treatment-courts.

04/17/2026

02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

02/12/2026

Celebrating and recognizing Black History Month

01/29/2026

Join us in welcoming Joshua Claymore to the team. Joshua has 9 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and clients navigating a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, mood-related challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Learn more about Joshua at dakpsych.com. For now, Woody or Amanda can help get your first session with Joshua. Give us a call!

11/05/2025

📌 UPDATE 11/7/25: We understand it’s disappointing when you miss out on Thanksgiving items. These holiday events were planned weeks ago and the opportunity to participate was decided by each of our local partners. Although the food items are coordinated through Feeding South Dakota, each site coordinates their own process and schedule and we’re grateful for the work they’ve done to make these events possible. We encourage you to reach out to the Helpline Center at 211 for information on other Thanksgiving Meal opportunities that may be happening near you. We understand the need is great right now, and we’re working hard to get more food to families as quickly as we can.
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re coming together to ensure our neighbors facing hunger feel supported. 🧡

Feeding South Dakota, along with 25 of our partners, will distribute 6,000 meals this year at 27 locations across the state. 🥔

To find a distribution site near you, visit: https://www.feedingsouthdakota.org/thanksgiving-meal-giveaway

06/19/2025

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02/01/2025

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