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Catholic Social Services of Rapid City

Our Mission

To share in Christ’s ministry of offering hope, promoting individual human dignity, and strengthening families and communities by providing professional social services to people of all faiths in Western South Dakota.

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Stay up-to-date on our upcoming trainings and events. See our full events calendar.

Explore our Counseling Program

No person should live a life burdened by depression, grief, anxiety, or any of life’s stressors without having a support system.

2024 Annual Gathering

Join us as we celebrate this year's recipient of the Msgr. O'Connell Founder's Award, Msgr. Michael Woster.

Common Sense Parenting Classes

Fall 2024 classes begin in September. Each monthly series consists of four, three-hour sessions.

Supporting Communities in South Dakota

Catholic Social Services of Rapid City is devoted to providing life-changing social services for those in need throughout South Dakota. As a trusted, respected provider of a wide range of services including counseling, educational workshops, mental health first aid training, and more, CSS of Rapid City is nurturing our local communities with unprecedented access to uplifting resources and support in line with our mission of offering hope to those in need.

  Counseling
 Telehealth Counseling Telehealth Counseling
 Uplifting Parents Uplifting Parents
 Trinity Pregnancy and AdoptionTrinity Pregnancy and Adoption
 Disaster Relief Services/Community Outreach Disaster Relief and
Community Outreach
 Educational Workshops Educational Workshops
 S.M.I.L.E. S.M.I.L.E.
 Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid
 Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)
 Common Sense Parenting Common Sense Parenting
 Lakota Circles of Hope Lakota Circles of Hope
 Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention

Offering Care, Hope, and Dignity to all we serve.

For over 50 years, Catholic Social Services has strengthened families and communities in South Dakota by offering professional social services. At Catholic Social Services of Rapid City, we believe instilling care, hope, and dignity in all we do is essential in fostering a welcoming, comfortable environment for all. We see people of all walks of life, religions, and backgrounds, who trust in our services to help them out in times of need. With compassion for those who have lost and those looking to pursue new chapters in their lives, our trained staff are here to provide an unrelenting support system.

Upcoming Events


Recent News

September 2024 Uplifting Parents Newsletter

Back-to-School Bingo night was a hit with several UP families! They got to take home some prizes, school supplies, and even some school clothes to set them up for a successful year! 

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July 2024 Uplifting Parents Newsletter

Uplifting Parents mentors and participants gathered for the annual graduation picnic last month to celebrate the success of participants who graduated during the 2023-2024 academic year. This is our favorite event each year as children come together to play and...

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June 2024 E-Newsletter

Imagine a single parent, juggling multiple part-time jobs while raising two young children. Despite the daily challenges, they are determined to pursue higher education but are held back by financial constraints and lack of support. This is where the Uplifting Parents Program steps in, bridging the gap between their aspirations and reality. With dedicated mentors guiding them, financial stipends alleviating some of the economic pressures, and comprehensive parenting support, these parents are given the tools to succeed...

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Support our mission and make a difference!

Catholic Social Services has been a beacon of hope and support for over 50 years, dedicated to strengthening families and communities across South Dakota. Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional social services that instill care, hope, and dignity in every individual we serve. From in-person and online counseling to Uplifting Parents and disaster relief services, CSS is committed to nurturing our local communities with the resources they need to thrive. Learn more about the services we offer.

Your generous donations enable us to continue offering these life-changing services to those in need. By supporting CSS, you are helping to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for all, fostering resilience and empowerment in our community. Please consider making a donation today to help us extend our reach and impact even more lives. Together, we can make a difference.

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