Prevention Services
NEPRC & WHY
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Contact:
Phone: 605-880-2227 or 605-886-0123
Email:
Website: www.area63aa.org
Meetings are held several times a day every day of the week. Call numbers for meeting times and locations.
Pathway Through Grief
Address: Prairie Lakes Hospital 401 9th Ave NW
Contact:
Phone: 605-882-7714
Email:
Website:
PLHS offers an ongoing monthly grief support group where those who have experienced the death of a loved one can find comfort, support, and hope. The group meets at 4pm the second Tuesday of the month at Prairie Lakes Hospital. At these meetings informal presentations and roundtable discussions are used to support those grieving and offer hope for their future. The grief support group meetings are open to the community and are free of charge, but registration is required. RSVP by calling 605-882-7714.
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) First Baptist Church
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Contact: 111 14th Avenue NE
Phone: 605-886-4863
Email:
Website:
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 9:00am - 11:15am during the school year. This program is for mother of Preschoolers (up to 1st grade) and includes a time of fellowship, food, craft, spiritually growth, relevant information about families and children. Childcare is provided. This group takes a 3 month break over the summer. www.facebook.com/watertownsdmops/
AL-ANON*
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Website: www.sdal-anon-alateen.org/local/meetings
Mon.- 7:15pm; Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer 2001 2nd St NW. Tues. - 10am; 1021 Gilbert Ave Thurs. - 5:15 Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer -2001 2nd St. NW
Co-Dependency Group*
Address: Immaculate Conception Parish Center - 309 2nd Ave SE (Use northeast alley entrance door to downstairs.
Contact: Janet Endres
Phone: 605-520-3135
Email:
Website:
We meet Mondays from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Narcotic Anonymous*
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Contact:
Phone: 605-368-6837
Email:
Website: www.na.org
Mon. - 7pm, Salvation Army, 621 4th St SE (open) Wed. - 8pm, Salvation Army (open) Fri. - 8pm, Serenity Hills, 1500 Hwy #20 NW (open) Sun. - 5:15pm, Gilbert House, 1021 Gilbert Ace NE (open)
Gamblers Anonymous*
Address: 123 19th St NE
Contact:
Phone: 605-886-0123
Email:
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org
Mon. - 6:30pm at HSA West group room (open meeting)
Breast Cancer Support Group
Address:
Contact: Colita Remmers
Phone: 881-9485
Email: colita.remmers@gmail.com
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Provides financial support and support group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/877751448929302/
Common Bond
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Contact: Darla Vilhauer
Phone: 605-881-5232
Email: gavil@wat.midco.net
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A support group for those parents who have lost a child through death.
Domestic Violence Support Group
Address: 801 Jenson Ave.
Contact:
Phone: 605-886-4304
Email:
Website: www.beaconcentersd.com
Support for trauma victims and survivors. Meetings every Tuesday 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Beacon Center 801 Jenson Ave.
Look Good...Feel Better
Address: 401 9th Avenue NW
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Phone: 605-882-6854
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We meet the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Prairie Lakes Cancer Center. Look Good...Feel Better is a non-medical, brand-neutral public service program that teaches beauty techniques to women cancer patients in active treatment to help manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment.
National Alliance on Mental Health NAMI
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Contact: NAMI SD Office
Phone: 800-551-5531 Local Contacts 882-2254 or 886-7799
Email: dnkranz4@gmail.com
Website: http://namisouthdakota.org
Support and educational meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Meetings begin at 7:00pm at IC Parish Hall 309 2nd Ave SE. There are Wellness Activities the last Tuesday of each month at 6pm at Maple Street Diner, 100 S. Maple
Single & Parenting Support Group
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Phone: 605-878-1000
Email: nate@thebridgewatertown.com
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14-week group meets on Wednesdays from 6-8pm at The Bridge Church beginning mid-August. Can join anytime. Cost $15 covers cost for written materials. Included also is a free meal for parent and child and childcare during group time.
TreeHouse
Address: Watertown High School Room 401
Contact: Jesse Hurkes
Phone: Jesse: 605-520-4329
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Support group for teens grades 9-12. We meet at Watertown High School on Thursdays during lunch.
Christian Intervention Program (CIP)
Address: Jesus Church 500 14th Ave NW
Contact: Jared Kemmis
Phone: 701-269-2845
Email: jared.kemmis@gmail.com
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A faith-based, recovery support group focused on teaching life-skills and returning chemically dependent individuals to productive society. The curriculum includes 20 lessons that are taught on a rotating basis. Classes held at noon every Sunday starting in October. Cost is $30. Can join anytime.
IBS Support Group
Address: Prairie Lakes Hospital 401 9th Ave NW
Contact: Bruce Ford
Phone: 605-880-5213
Email:
Website:
The group works to educate those who are living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and to increase awareness of the disorder. The support group focuses on sharing experiences and discussing symptom management. The group will meet in the west conference room of Prairie Lakes Hospital. Attendence is free. There is no advance registeration. Everyone is welcome. Call Bruce with questions and meetings dates/times.
Divine Providence - for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assualt
Address: 525 S. Lake Drive
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Phone: 605-880-6201
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Website: Leading People, especially those wounded by child sexual abuse and sexual assault into a thriving relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthening local churches in NE South Dakota. www.facebook.com/LakeKampeska/
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Cancer Support Group
Address: Prairie Lakes Hospital - 401 9th Ave NW
Contact:
Phone: 605-882-6800
Email:
Website: www.prairielakes.com
Patients with cancer can talk about their experiences in a safe environment. They will have a chance to share their thoughts, feelings, concerns, and questions with others. This group also aims at learning about different topics that may go along with having cancer. This group meets monthly. Call or visit the website for meeting dates/times.
Diabetes Support Group
Address: 401 9th Ave NW
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Phone: 605-882-5455 (Nephrology Clinic)
Email:
Website: https://prairielakes.com/event/1066/diabetes-support-group/0.html
This support group is for those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and their family The Diabletes Support Group meets at 6:00p the second Thursday of the month (September - May) at Prairie Lakes. RSVP online or call the number listed.
Expectant Parent(s) Classes
Address: 401 9th Ave NW
Contact:
Phone: 605-882-700
Email:
Website: https://prairielakes.com/event/expectant-new-parent.html
Prairie Lakes Hospital offers free expectant parent(s) classes year-round at PLHS presented by certified childbirth educators. Classes include Prenatal Breastfeeding, Sibling Preparation, and more. View all classes online or call the number listed.
Wounded Hearts
Address: 1350 11th St NE (Cornerstone United Methodist Church), Fireside Room
Contact: Susan
Phone: 605-520-6743
Email:
Website: www.cumcwat.com/adult-ministries/
This class offers hope and guidance in the midst of confusion to adult victims of childhood sexual abuse. This is an intensely personal and specific look at the most 'soul deadening' form of abuse. Personal because it may be affecting you, your spouse, a close friend, or neighbor. Specific because it goes well beyond the general issues and solutions discussed in other books. Please call for more information.
Parent(s) Grief Support Group
Address: 1350 11th St NE (Cornerstone United Methodist Church)
Contact: Susan Rieb
Phone: 605-237-3791
Email: susanrieb@msn.com
Website: www.cumcwat.com/adult-ministries/
Support for those who have lost a child. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm at the church.