About Lutheran Social Services – Rapid City
Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, Lutheran Social Services is a nonprofit providing accredited social services, as well as mental and behavioral healthcare to individuals of all ages and their families. They accept South Dakota Medicaid, Medicare, and other private insurance options. Sliding scale fees are also available.
Clients can access a range of support services here, including individual, group, and couples therapy. Educational groups are also available, as well as mental health evaluations and assessments. Telehealth services like virtual counseling are also available to those unable to make regular in-person appointments and are available state-wide for individuals who need them.
Individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction can also access specialized addiction counseling to help them unpack the emotional element of their condition. In this way, individuals can really get down to the root cause of their addiction. As with the center’s other counseling services, these sessions can take place either in-person or virtually. Clients can also access treatment needs assessments to scope out their treatment options and see what might work best for their unique situation.
One thing that stands out about this center is their Center for Financial Resources, which provides a wide variety of financial help online and in person. You can get help with everything from managing a budget to buying a home. Financial stability is an important part of building a solid foundation for long term recovery.
LSS’s services are offered in the hopes that clients may be able to better examine potential solutions to their problems, develop healthy coping mechanisms and have a stable start at living a productive and healthy life.