Cabinet Secretary
Laurie R. Gill
COVID 19 and Mental Health Resources
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- 800.273.8255 (TALK)
- 888.628.9454 en español
- or Chat with Lifeline
Crisis Text-line
Crisis Text-line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- Text TALK to 741741
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
- Call 800.273.8255 (TALK) or
- Text 838255
Disaster Distress Helpline
Disaster Distress Helpline - SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
- Call 800.985.5990
- Text TalkWithUs to 66746
If you are not in need of immediate assistance but looking for COVID-19 resources in South Dakota:
- DSS COVID-19 Resources Page
- 605Strong.com
- 211 Helpline Center COVID-19 Response
- If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health or substance use concerns related to COVID-19, please click here or visit FindTreatment.gov to identify a treatment provider in your area.
COVID-19 Guidance for Mental Health
Mental Health Guidance for Families During COVID-19
- CDC guidance on helping children cope
- Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress guidance on helping homebound children
- Guidance For Keeping Your Family/Household Safe
- Guidance For Keeping Your Children Healthy
- Helping kids deal with COVID-19
- Increased Access to Mental Health Care for Older Adults: Getting Support during COVID-19
- Mental Health Resources for Parents and Caregivers during COVID-19
- NAMI Online Resources
- Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Reducing Loneliness and Social Isolation among Older Adults
- Sanford Health article on talking to children about COVID-19
- Social Worker Creates COVID-19 Coloring Book to Help Kids Cope
- Supporting Children During Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Talking with children about Coronavirus Disease 2019
- Ways to keep your child calm during COVID-19 self-quarantine
Mental Health Guidance for Educators During COVID-19
- Mental Health Resources for College and University Faculty and Staff to Support Student Mental Health During COVID-19
- Mental Health Resources for K-12 Educators During COVID-19
- Navigating Back to School: Trauma Informed Return to Learn Model for All Members of the School Community
Tips for Educators: Supporting Parents During this Pandemic
Mental Health Guidance for Community Leaders During COVID-19
COVID-19 Guidance for Substance Use
Available Virtual Resources For Recovery Supports During Quarantine
COVID-19 Resources for Behavioral Health Providers
- CDC Cloth Mask Guidance
- Considerations for the Care and Treatment of Mental and Substance Use Disorders in the COVID-19 Epidemic
- Considerations for Outpatient Mental and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Settings
- COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Response and 42 CFR Part 2 Guidance
- Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)
- Guidance for Direct Service Providers
- Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities
- Guidance for Direct Service Providers, Caregivers, Parents, and People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
- Healthcare Personnel and First Responders: How to Cope with Stress and Build Resilience During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Intimate Partner Violence and Child Abuse Considerations During COVID 19
- People with Developmental and Behavioral Disorders
- Region 8 HHS and FEMA COVID-19 Resources
- SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- SAMHSA Disaster Mobile App
- Supportive Practices for Mental Health Professionals During Pandemic-Related Social Distancing
- TAP 34: Disaster Planning Handbook for Behavioral Health Treatment Programs
- Tips for Healthcare Professionals: Coping with Stress and Compassion Fatigue
- Tips for Managing Stress During the COVID-19 Pandemic Wallet Card
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Treating Suicidal Patients during COVID-19
Technology Transfer Center Network Resources
Other Links
- About
- Accreditation Information
- Behavioral Health Services Work Group
- Correctional Behavioral Health
- Funding and Grant Information
- General Information
- Indigent Medication Program
- Providers
- QMHP and Board of Mental Illness
- Reports and Data
- Resource Materials
- Services
- State Inpatient Behavioral Health
(Human Services Center)
Affiliate Websites
- Anyone. Everyone.
- Avoid Opioid
- BeThe1SD
- FosterOne South Dakota
- South Dakota Suicide Prevention
- 605 Strong