211 Helpline phone number now available across South Dakota

Published: Jul. 1, 2020 at 9:08 AM CDT
The Helpline Center announced Wednesday '211' is available to all residents of South Dakota now. The phone number was just offered to a few communities starting in 2001. Since then, the center has been able to reach more communities across the state, but a bill passed through this year's legislature helped the center reach every community.
All 66 counties have access to the 211 phone number any time of the day to reach a professionally trained support specialist. You can also text your zip code to 898211 or email them at help@helplinecenter.org to receive help.
This phone line is available for information and support whether it's financial, family, mental health or disaster-related. The phone call is free and confidential.