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More Important Links & Information
Safe2Say Tip Line:
For Bullying, Mental Health, and more
Safe2Say South Dakota is a statewide tip line that allows South Dakota students, school staff, and community members to safely and anonymously report sensitive information that concerns their safety, or the safety of others, including mental health concerns.
Other Quick Help Resources:
Safe2Say South Dakota operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone with information about a potentially dangerous situation can call the toll-free number at 1-844-3SD-SAFE/1-844-373-7233, make a web report by clicking the Submit a Tip Online button, or by downloading the mobile app and making a report from a smartphone or digital device. A trained Safe2Say analyst will interact with the person reporting the safety concerns and forward the information to a multi-disciplinary team consisting of school officials, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. Safe2Say South Dakota was created to ensure that South Dakota schools and students remain safe. With Safe2Say South Dakota, our schools and communities are able to anonymously report student safety concerns in a safe and secure fashion.
1-844-3SD-SAFE
1-844-373-7233
Safe2Say South Dakota encourages you to come forward as soon as you think there is a threat to you, someone you know, your school, or hometown
When you see something, say something, with an anonymous tip that can bring much-needed help, any time, any day!
211 provides callers with information about and referrals to social services for every day needs and in times of crisis.
For example, 211 can offer access to the following types of services:
• Basic Human Needs Resources – including food and clothing, shelters, housing, utility assistance.
• Mental Health and Health Resources – including counseling, support groups, drug and alcohol treatment, clinics, hospitals and crisis intervention services.
• Disaster Response – 211 takes non-emergency calls and relieves call volume from 911 Centers and local government offices.
Remember you are not alone. No matter what problems you are experiencing, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, or if you need someone to talk to for emotional support, call the crisis line.
You can talk to someone now by calling/texting the Crisis Line at 988.
Your call is confidential and free.