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NAMI South Dakota was founded in 1987. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to carrying out the mission to improve the lives of persons affected by mental illness.

The Mission of NAMI South Dakota is:  To provide education and support for individuals and families impacted by brain-based disorders (mental illnesses), advocate for the development of a comprehensive system of services and lessen the stigma in the general public.

Affiliates are located throughout the state in Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Sturgis, Watertown,Yankton, and there is a statewide Consumer Council .

Affiliate leader contact information can be found through the link at the bottom of this page.

Activities of NAMI South Dakota:
*   publish a bi-monthly newsletter to keep people informed about issues in care, treatment and legislation
     affecting people with mental illness.
*   monthly local support group meetings
*   toll-free telephone number for information and referral regarding mental health services
*   free lending library consisting of video tapes, audio tapes and printed material
*   annual educational conference
*   Family to Family Education program
*   In Our Own Voice presentations

Plan for next year:

Join us on Saturday May 17, 2008 for the 5th Annual Walk for the Mind of America to be held at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls.

The Kick Off Luncheon will be held in April 14th at CJ Callaway's Restaurant.  Call the NAMI office at 800-551-2531  or 605-271-1871 to register or for more information.  

Put on those walking shoes and support your family and friends whose lives are affected by mental illness.

If you find this information useful, won't you please consider supporting NAMI South Dakota? Your contribution will help us to continue helping thousands of South Dakotan's  living with mental illness. Please make a tax-deductible donation to NAMI South Dakota right now.

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