National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free and private help by phone, text or chat. Text START to 88788. Spanish site available.
Official page: thehotline.org/get-help
Domestic Violence Safety and Housing Help in South Dakota
How to get safe in South Dakota: the National Domestic Violence Hotline, shelters in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, the state network of programs, protection order help and housing.
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Who can I call for help right now?
Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800 799 7233, or text START to 88788. You can also chat online. A Spanish site is available. If you are in danger right now, call 911.
Official page: thehotline.org/get-help
Is there a shelter in Sioux Falls?
The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety at 113 N St Paul Ave serves victims of domestic violence, stalking, elder abuse, sexual assault and child abuse. The hotline is 605 338 4880, open 24 hours a day, or you can stop in. All services are free and confidential.
Official page: chssd.org/shelter
Is there a shelter in Rapid City?
Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI) at 527 Quincy Street offers temporary emergency shelter, court advocacy and help filing protection orders. The shelter and crisis line run 24 hours a day. Call 605 341 3292. Services are free, and Spanish interpretation is available.
Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/16d309ab-d05c-5f5d-8ef2-79484cad3720
How do I find a shelter in another town?
The South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault has a statewide list of shelters on its website, sdnafvsa.com. Call 800 670 3989. Artemis House in Spearfish is listed at 605 642 7825.
Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/faf794c1-9009-52f3-bf1a-43023c5e6f15
Can I get help with a protection order or housing?
Dakota Plains Legal Services says to contact your local office right away if you feel unsafe and need a protection order. Call 605 856 4444, or the Rapid City office at 605 342 7171. For housing, call Coordinated Entry at 1 800 664 1349.
Official page: dpls.org/contact-us
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Who to call in South Dakota
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety
Hotline 605 338 4880, 24 hours. Emergency shelter, case management, meals and parenting support.
Official page: chssd.org/shelter
Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI)
Emergency shelter and 24 hour crisis line. Court advocacy and help with protection orders.
Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/16d309ab-d05c-5f5d-8ef2-79484cad3720
South Dakota Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault
Statewide shelter listing and support for member programs. Toll free line.
Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/faf794c1-9009-52f3-bf1a-43023c5e6f15
Artemis House
Listed by the state as a domestic violence shelter in Spearfish.
Official page: vetaffairs.sd.gov/resources/homelessshelters.aspx
Dakota Plains Legal Services
Free civil legal help, including protection orders for people who qualify. Call your local office.
Official page: dpls.org/contact-us
Coordinated Entry System, SD Housing
Housing help for people who are homeless or at risk. Toll free line.
Official page: sdhousing.org/housing-partners/housing-for-the-homeless
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