Who do I call first for disability services in Minnehaha County, South Dakota?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and South Dakota vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Minnehaha County.

Is help available in Spanish in Minnehaha County?

Yes. This Minnehaha County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most South Dakota agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Minnehaha County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Minnehaha County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Minnehaha County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Minnehaha County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Independent Living Choices (ILC) ((605) 362-3550, Sioux Falls)
Project SEARCH — Avera McKennan Hospital (Sioux Falls). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Sanford Health (Sioux Falls). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of South Dakota. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
Avera McKennan Behavioral Health Ctr — Avera Professional Plaza/Outpatient (605-322-4079, Sioux Falls)
Lutheran Social Services of SD — Sioux Falls Area Counseling Center (605-444-7631, Sioux Falls)
MWI Health — Midwest Wellness Institute PLLC (605-573-2000, Sioux Falls)
Sioux Falls VAHCS (605-336-3230, Sioux Falls)
Falls Community Health (605-367-8793, Sioux Falls)
Falls Community Health Mobile Outreach Bus (605-367-8793, Sioux Falls)
Falls Community Health School Based Health Services/Terry Redlin (605-367-8793, Sioux Falls)
Falls Community Health School Based Site/Hayward (605-367-8793, Sioux Falls)
Children'S Home Society Loving School (SIOUX FALLS)
Choices Jr. High (SIOUX FALLS)
Community Campus - 41 (Sioux Falls)
Education & Integration Services (SIOUX FALLS)
Abilities Arc Llc (336-862-2691, SIOUX FALLS). Developmental disabilities clinic
Accelerate (605-351-7976, SIOUX FALLS). Early intervention (birth–3)
Access Home Care Sf (605-988-7022, SIOUX FALLS). In-home support
Accuquest Hearing Center, Llc (605-361-4404, SIOUX FALLS). Hearing & speech services
Aveanna Home Health (605-335-3373, SIOUX FALLS)
Sanford Home Health (605-328-5900, SIOUX FALLS)
A To B Transportation Llc (605-212-6062, SIOUX FALLS). Medical & accessible transport
African Community Center Of Sioux Falls (605-215-4959, SIOUX FALLS). Medical & accessible transport

Statewide programs serving Minnehaha County

These serve every county in South Dakota, including Minnehaha County.

Center for Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights South Dakota (800-658-4782). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities ((605) 773-6369). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
DakotaLink ((605) 394-6742). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
South Dakota Parent Connection (605-361-3171). Parent center: free special-education help for families

Other counties in South Dakota

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