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Help for Youth and Young Adults in South Dakota: Shelter, Outreach and Job Corps

Help for teens and young adults in South Dakota: the National Runaway Safeline, Journey On in Rapid City, Arise Youth Center in Sioux Falls, Pathways in Yankton, Maggie's House and Job Corps.

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Hi friend. If you are young and need a safe place, you are not in trouble for asking. These programs can talk with you, and many are free.

1 800 RUNAWAYDial 211Call or text 988

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Who can I talk to if I ran away or I'm not safe at home?

Call or text 1 800 RUNAWAY (1 800 786 2929), or chat on 1800runaway.org. It is open 24 hours a day and free. It supports youth, caregivers and service providers.

Official page: 1800runaway.org

Is there help for young people on the street in Rapid City?

Journey On at 124 Quincy Street runs STEPS for houseless youth ages 16 to 24, including couch surfing and runaways. It is free and open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm MT. Call 605 519 1066 and choose option 1 for street outreach or option 2 for youth outreach.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/22c6e6e4-3e76-58a1-b2cb-043951ccd384

Is there a place for kids 10 to 17 in Sioux Falls?

Arise Youth Center East at 621 E. Presentation Street serves children ages 10 to 17. It is free and open 24 hours a day. It has a reception center, shelter care and an evening reporting center. Call 605 221 2346.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/0ec8ed47-91a5-5010-b133-cd2a78b116da

Where can young adults 18 to 24 go in Yankton?

Pathways Shelter for the Homeless at 412 E 4th Street has a Young Adult Transition Program for ages 18 to 24, with 4 beds, transitional living and case management. Call 605 665 8994.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/bf74a66f-1525-51b5-bd59-aa3b62d19c24

Is there job training for young people?

Job Corps is free for eligible young people at least 16 years old with low income. It helps you learn a career and earn a high school diploma or GED. Contact a Job Service office to talk with an employment specialist at 605 773 3372.

Official page: dlr.sd.gov/workforce_services/individuals/young_adults/default.aspx

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Bunkly tip: programs have different age rules. If one says no, ask who they would call. Dial 211 and ask for programs for your age.

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.

More help in South Dakota

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Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

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