Strengthening Individuals, Families and Communities

At some point, every individual, couple, family, or institution experiences difficulty, faces a time of change, or seeks an opportunity to grow. Whether it is dealing with the loss of a loved one, improving family communication, or promoting health and wellness in the workplace, the support of caring professional therapists at Lutheran Social Services can help.

Inspired by God's love, Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota cares for, supports and strengthens individuals, families and communities. We are known for excellence, innovation and leadership in services that foster the capacity of people to be resilient in meeting life's challenges.

We offer counseling for families, children and youth, residential care for children and youth, pregnancy counseling, independent living services, mentoring, adoption services, foster care, refugee and immigration assistance, interpreter services, disaster response, consumer credit counseling, childcare & education services, kinship services, detention alternatives, and home ownership counseling.

LSS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and licensed by the State of South Dakota. We serve people of all ages, faiths, races and economic status with professional, confidential and affordable services. We hope that you share our conviction that faith and hope will abound and that our ministry will continue to reach those in need, helping individuals and families experience growth, begin to thrive, belong to something bigger, and succeed in their personal goals.