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!
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.
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.
Common Sense Parenting Classes
Fall 2024 classes begin in September. Each monthly series consists of four, three-hour sessions.
Counseling
No person should live a life burdened by depression, grief, anxiety, relationship problems, or any of life’s stressors without having a support system to go to for relief and guidance. Fortunately, Catholic Social Services of Rapid City offers top-notch counseling services to those in need throughout Rapid City, the Black Hills, and Western South Dakota.
Telehealth Counseling
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City is offering confidential telehealth counseling through the Zoom platform. The location at which you receive the services must be physically located in South Dakota.
Uplifting Parents
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City proudly provides funding and mentoring for single parents working towards their college degree through our Uplifting Parents Program in Rapid City. Geared to empower single parent families to advance their education, CSS works with over thirty coalition partner agencies throughout the Black Hills to uplift the lives of our mentees.
Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption
Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption provides life-changing services ranging from adoption to contract work and support for those who are pregnant, or navigating the waters of adoption. Serving local families across Western South Dakota, Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption is renowned for their commitment to those in need.
Disaster Relief andCommunity Outreach
Catholic Social Services is a leading provider of Disaster Relief Services throughout the state of South Dakota. Operating as a beacon of hope for those affected by disasters such as fires and floods, CSS has a devoted disaster team that offers aid in times of critical need, while also looking for opportunities to nurture and enrich the communities we live in.
Educational Workshops
Our uniquely trained staff provides workshops for groups throughout Western South Dakota on topics ranging from alcohol and drugs to trauma, mental health, marriage counseling, and suicide prevention. With access to these educational workshops, we give those we serve the opportunity to flourish and enrich themselves with training pertaining to their unique needs.
S.M.I.L.E.
Start Making it Livable for Everyone (SMILE) is an educational program to provide information for separating/divorced parents with minor children.
Mental Health First Aid
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City is a leader in mental health education. Our Mental Health First Aid course takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations about mental health and substance abuse problems by improving understanding and providing an action plan that teaches people to safely and responsibly identify and address a potential mental illness or substance abuse disorder.
Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)
We can all save lives. The QPR mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Common Sense Parenting
Common Sense Parenting© (CSP) is a group-based parent-training class designed for parents of youths aged 6–16 who exhibit significant behavior and emotional problems. The objective of the program is to teach positive parenting techniques and behavior management strategies to help increase positive behavior, decrease negative behavior, and model appropriate alternative behavior for children.
Lakota Circles of Hope
Lakota Circles of Hope (LCH) is an innovative culturally specific prevention curriculum that teaches students how to use their culture to deal more effectively with risky behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco usage, bullying, and suicide.
Suicide Prevention
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City is here for South Dakotans in their times of need. No matter the adversity, addiction, or mental illness that stands in the way of your life, we’re here to provide support, compassion, and listening ear to help you flourish. Our team is committed to offering suicide prevention resources to help you see the light in the world.
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Recent News
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...
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...
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.
