Foundation of Hope

06/02/2026

❗️Don’t Forget ❗️

Our Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group meets tonight 💜

If you’ve lost a loved one to su***de, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join us tonight at 5:30 PM for our monthly Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group — a safe, understanding space to connect and find support.

✨ Free to attend
🍽 Dinner provided
🗓 Tuesday, June 2
⏰ 5:30 PM (CT)
📍 Capital Area Counseling Service (2001 Eastgate Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501)

You’re welcome whether your loss was recent or years ago. Speaking is never required — your presence is enough. You’re also welcome to bring a friend or support person if that feels right for you.

💬 Message us if you have any questions or need details about tonight’s meeting.

05/29/2026

💚 During Mental Health Awareness Month, we had the opportunity to visit some amazing students and staff to share Gizmo’s Pawesome Guide to Mental Health! 🐾🧠

A huge THANK YOU to:
📚 the Classroom
📚 Stanley County School District
📚 St. Joseph Catholic School

Thank you for welcoming us into your schools and allowing us to talk with students about feelings, coping skills, kindness, and the importance of taking care of our mental health. 💚

Helping kids learn that it’s okay to talk about their emotions and ask for help is one of the best ways we can build stronger, healthier communities. We loved spending time with your students and hope Gizmo helped make mental health conversations fun, approachable, and meaningful! 🐶✨

Capital Area Counseling Service
SD Prevention Resource Centers

05/20/2026

This morning on KCCR, we continued our conversation about Mental Health Awareness Month by focusing on Maternal Mental Health Month and the importance of supporting parents before and after childbirth.

Maternal mental health conditions, including postpartum depression and anxiety, are common and treatable, yet many parents struggle in silence because of stigma or fear of asking for help.

A few important reminders from today’s conversation:
💙 Mental health is part of overall health
💙 Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
💙 Checking in on parents and caregivers can make a real difference

If you or someone you know may be struggling, support is available. Talk with a healthcare provider, mental health professional, or trusted support person.

📞 If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs immediate support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

You are not alone, and help is available.

Capital Area Counseling Service
SD Prevention Resource Centers

05/13/2026

We’re so thankful for our friends at KCCR Radio AM 1240 & 98.9 FM for giving us the time and space to talk about mental health and the importance of support in our community. 💚

If you missed the show live last week, you can still listen in here! 🎙️

And remember — help is always available. Call, text, or chat the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for support anytime.

Capital Area Counseling Service
SD Prevention Resource Centers

(Pierre, SD) - Jana from South Dakota Prevention Resource Center joined KCCR last week to talk about Mental He...

05/08/2026

💚 Good days look different for everyone. 💚

For some, a good day means feeling productive.
For others, it means simply making it through the day, finding a moment of peace, or asking for help when it’s needed.

There’s no “right” way to define a good day — only what feels meaningful and manageable for you.

As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s continue to support one another, reduce stigma, and remind people they are never alone. Together, we can create more good days. 🌱

💚

Capital Area Counseling Service

05/05/2026

❗️Don’t Forget ❗️

Our Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group meets tonight 💜

If you’ve lost a loved one to su***de, you don’t have to walk this path alone. Join us tonight at 5:30 PM for our monthly Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group — a safe, understanding space to connect and find support.

✨ Free to attend
🍽 Dinner provided
🗓 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 5:30 PM (CT)
📍 Capital Area Counseling Service (2001 Eastgate Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501)

You’re welcome whether your loss was recent or years ago. Speaking is never required — your presence is enough. You’re also welcome to bring a friend or support person if that feels right for you.

💬 Message us if you have any questions or need details about tonight’s meeting.

05/05/2026

Today, Capital Area Counseling Service staff went green for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚

We’re proud to stand together to raise awareness and remind our community that no one has to face their struggles alone. Mental health matters, every day, for everyone.

We challenge YOU to join us! Wear green at your workplace, school, or around your community and help spread the message of support, hope, and connection. 💚

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Help us spread the message that there is hope and help is available. You never know who might need to see it.

We’re inviting our community to join us by displaying a yard sign and starting conversations that matter.

📍 Pick up a free yard sign at:
CACS
2001 Eastgate Avenue
Pierre

Together, we can remind everyone: You Matter.
If you or someone you know needs support, call, text, or chat 988.



Area Counseling Service

04/30/2026

We’re proud to announce the installation of our second Naloxone Dispenser Box in Pierre, in partnership with Emily's Hope!

📍 Location:
Elevate Suites
116 W Missouri Avenue

This box provides free, life-saving naloxone to the community—no questions asked. Increasing access to naloxone is a critical step in preventing overdose deaths and supporting the health and safety of our community.

Thank you to Emily’s Hope for their continued partnership in this important work, and to Elevate Wellness & Psychiatry for hosting the box!

Capital Area Counseling Service

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Foundation of Hope ✨🎆

As we close out another year, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has walked alongside us in spreading hope, compassion, and connection across central South Dakota. Your support—through advocacy, partnership, volunteering, or simply showing up for one another—continues to make a meaningful difference.

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be difficult for many. Please remember that support is always available. If you or someone you love needs someone to talk to, you can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—available 24/7, free, and confidential. You’re never alone.

As we step into the new year, we remain committed to strengthening mental health, preventing su***de, and reminding every person that hope is always within reach.

Thank you for being part of our mission. 💜
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and hopeful New Year!