South Dakotans don’t let fellow South Dakotans fall through the cracks when it comes to gaining vital, life-changing services.

Those turning to BHSSC’s Health and Human Services division include people with disabilities – or physical limitations due to aging – who find their lives improved by assistive technology at DakotaLink.

Young people with disabilities know BHSSC’s Health and Human Services for its guidance in helping them transition from high school to adulthood and professional life. Visit the Transition Services Liaison Project for more information.

All South Dakotans have seen and heard BHSSC’s Health and Human Services’ anti-smoking campaigns, and colorectal cancer awareness and screening information. And Health and Human Services is helping people reduce their dependence on public benefits through improved employability through our Benefits Specialist Network. Ask a question and receive one-on-one guidance by connecting on our Benefits Specialist Facebook page.

The Bright Start Nurse Home Visiting Program has expanded to provide services throughout the state and BHSSC is a partner in the expansion in western and central SD. Bright Start’s free personal nurse program helps moms focus on their health during pregnancy, so they have healthier babies. Moms who meet income requirements and live in South Dakota can sign up for Bright Start. Call 605-206-1438 or use the referral form found here: Bright Start – SD Dept. of Health

Always evolving to meet changing needs, BHSSC’s Health and Human Services Division applies top-caliber expertise and true innovation in tackling some of life’s most complex challenges.