Glacial Lakes SAFE is a collaborative coalition of mental health professionals, community members, and supportive local businesses dedicated topromoting mental wellness in the Glacial Lakes region surrounding Watertown, South Dakota.We offer free resources, educational materials, presentations, and trainings to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness in our communities.Click here to access available resources (hyperlink this to www.glsafe.org).
Live in the path of hope and join us for our annual event Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at the SD Army National Guard Readiness Center, Watertown SD located on Hwy 20. Visit us on Facebook for more details, or contact Kelli at kellir@humanserviceagency.org for more details.
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I need help right now.
Call or text 988 to chat with someone immediately. 988 provides support, connections, and hope during a mental health or substance use crisis.
You can also call or text 988 if you are worried about a loved one in crisis.
Human Service Agency Crisis Line 24/7: 605-886-0123
Farm and Rural Stress Hotline: 1-800-691-4336
Veteran Crisis Line: Call 988 then press 1 to talk to connect with a VA responder.
LGBTQ Support 24/7 call 1.866.488.7386 or text 678-678
Find a Watertown Area Provider
Several mental health professionals are available. Students are welcome to ask their school or campus counselor for advice or help with finding someone to talk to.
Support a Friend or Family Member
If a friend or family member wants to talk about life or their health, the best thing to do is listen and support them. All they may need to know is you always have their back.
Trusted resources:
Helping to create a safe environment
Suicide Education
Suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. Comments or thoughts about suicide — also known as suicidal ideation — can begin small like, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “Nothing matters.” But over time, they can become more explicit and dangerous.
When referring to suicide and suicide attempts avoid using terms such as “committing suicide,” “successful suicide,” or “failed suicide” as these terms carry negative meanings.
To learn more, view these trusted resources:
Books and Journals:
If you are supporting someone after their loved one died from suicide, Glacial Lakes SAFE has a library of resources available.
Partner with the Glacial Lakes SAFE Coalition
Glacial Lakes Safe 2022 Communication Guide
More ways to support our cause:
Want to be more involved or support our cause with a donation?
Contact Kelli Rumpza, organizer of Glacial Lakes SAFE and Prevention Specialist at Human Service Agency by calling 605-884-3518 or email kellir@humanserviceagency.org
Donate to SAFE
Our coalition recommends the following organizations:
Our work is made possible in part by our sponsors & partners:
Benchmark Foam Inc.
Bridgeway Counseling
Crawford & Osthus Funeral Chapel
Dacotah Bank
Drs Dan and Sarah Reiffenberger
First Bank and Trust
First Premier Bank and Bankcard
Lake Area Technical College
Mike & Laurie Danforth
Mt. Marty College - Watertown campus
Persona Triangle
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
Sioux Valley Coop
South Dakota Army National Guard
Slumberland Furniture
Trav’s Outfitters
Watertown Area United Way
Watertown Police Department
Watertown School District
Wight & Comes Funeral Chapel
Wurth Elektronik