Partner Agencies

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Crisis & Emergency Services

• American Red Cross - Brown County Chapter ~ To provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. (605-225-9664) Programs: Disaster Services (assistance, mitigation, and training); Armed Forces Emergency Services; and Education (First Aid, CPR, Water Safety, Aids, Foundation for Caring).
• Lutheran Social Services ~ To care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. ~ www.lsssd.org.  (605-229-1500) Programs: Aberdeen Counseling Center, New Beginnings Center, and Consumer Credit Counseling.  
• Northeastern Mental Health Center ~ To provide a comprehensive array of mental health services performed by qualified professionals and serving residents without regard to their ability to pay. ~ www.nemhc.org (605-225-1010) Programs: Community Based Services & Friends.
• Safe Harbor ~ To assist women, children, and men during crisis situations and to provide resources for making positive life choices. ~ http://www.safeharbor.ws  (605-226-1212) Programs: Visitation Center "Kids Konnection" and Crisis Intervention.
• The Salvation Army ~ To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. (605-225-7410) Programs: Material Economic Assistance; Area Food Services; Community Center Services; and Emergency & Disaster Services.
• Volunteers of America ~ A non-profit, spiritually based organization that reaches out to empower people of all ages to become healthier, self-sufficient, productive members of their communities. (605-262-1007) Programs: Family Crisis Intervention Program, NE Transitional Living Program, RSVP www.seniorservice.org/northcentralsd_rsvp (605-262-0708), & Foster Grandparent Program www.seniorservice.org/easternsd_fgp (605-262-0708).

Family & Senior Services

• Aberdeen Area Child & Adolescent Services System Program ~ To assure that services provided to children with special needs and their families are coordinated, unified, readily accessible and holistic. (contact Susan Cybulski with Avera: 605-622-5725) Programs: Project Ahead; Birth to 3 Tracking; Dental Van; and Flexible Funding for Families.
• Aberdeen Area Senior Center ~ To provide quality programming in the areas of health, education, finances, and general social issues for all its members. ~ www.aberdeen.sd.us/senior/senior.html (605-626-3330) Programs: Activities and Meals on Wheels.
• Aberdeen Ride-Line ~ To provide safe, efficient transportation to the general public in and around the Aberdeen area and to provide specialized service for those people who need assistance for wheelchairs, walkers, or specialized mobility units. ~ www.aberdeen.sd.us/ride/ride.html (605-626-3333) Program: Transportation Assistance to Disabled People
•  Cornerstones Career Learning Center ~ Assesses, promotes, and provides education and employement services to area workforce and employers. www.cornerstonescareer.com (605-626-2298) Program: Adult Ed/GED/Literacy 
• Senior Companion Program ~ Helps the frail elderly and disabled to remain in their homes and provides meaningful service opportunities to low income seniors for a tax-free stipend. www.seniorservice.org/southdakota_scp/ (605-361-1133) 

Health & Rehabilitation Services

• SPURS Therapeutic Riding Center ~ To provide opportunities for growth through horse related activities for people with disabilities and children who are disadvantaged. ~ www.aberdeenspurs.com (605-226-1099) 

Youth Development Services

• Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen ~ To assure and enhance the quality of life for boys and girls, ages K-18, as participating members of a richly diverse society. (605-225-8714) Programs: Education, KARE Van, and Club Activities.
• Aberdeen Family YMCA ~ To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy Spirit, mind, and body. (605-225-4910) Programs: Camp Dream-Makers, Youth Programs, Learning Tree, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, and After the Bell.
• Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizons ~ To inspire girls to the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. ~ www.gsdakotahorizons.org (605-226-1641) Programs: Girl Services and Resident Camp
• Boy Scouts - Sioux Council ~ To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. ~ www.siouxbsa.org (605-290-2311)
• Tiger Post Community Education Center ~ To formulate, plan, and develop out of school time programming for youth and adults in the Ipswich School District. (605-426-6685) Programs:  After School Program and Summer Program.
• SERVE ~ To connect promote volunteering people with opportunities to serve, to build the capacity for effective local volunteering, to and to participate in strategic initiatives. ~ www.volunteeraberdeen.org                (605-626-3354) Program: Student Service & Leadership.
• YAPA (Youth and Adult Partnership of Aberdeen) ~ To work in Cooperation with the City of Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department to research, develop, and maintain a safe place, The YAPAtorium, a youth center for ages 12-19 to congregate for relaxation, entertainment, the arts, and learning. (605-626-3595)