15 Mental Health Resources in Buffalo, South Dakota — Free Help & Counseling
15 verified mental health and behavioral health resources in Buffalo, South Dakota. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 988 — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for anyone in Buffalo, South Dakota experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health
- Crisis Text Line - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health crisis support over text for people in Buffalo, South Dakota. Text HOME to 741741 to connect wi
- Crow Creek Sioux Tribe Elderly Program — Senior Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota — (605) 245-2140 — Area Agency on Aging listed in the U.S. Administration for Community Living's Eldercare Locator — the federal directory of Area Agencies on Aging and other comm
- Dakota Plains Legal Services, Fort Thompson Office — Senior Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota — (605) 245-2341 — State Service Provider listed in the U.S. Administration for Community Living's Eldercare Locator — the federal directory of Area Agencies on Aging and other co
- Disaster Distress Helpline - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — Call or text 1-800-985-5990 — The Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, confidential, 24/7 crisis counseling for anyone in Buffalo, South Dakota experiencing emotional distress related t
- Fort Thompson Service Unit - Behavioral Health Clinic — Outpatient Services in Fort Thompson, South Dakota — (605) 245-1546 — Outpatient Services provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Ser
- Fort Thompson Service Unit - Behavioral Health Clinic — Mental Health in Fort Thompson, South Dakota — (605) 245-1546 — Mental Health provider listed on SAMHSA's Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator (findtreatment.gov), the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
- Horizon Health - Fort Thompson — Community Health Clinics in Fort Thompson, South Dakota — (605) 245-2700 — Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) service delivery site in Fort Thompson, Buffalo County. FQHCs are HRSA Section 330 grantees that provide comprehensive
- Independent Living Choices - Mitchell — Disability Services in Mitchell, South Dakota — (605) 995-8141 — Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: inde
- NAMI HelpLine - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 1-800-950-6264 (or text NAMI to 62640) — The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support and information service for people in Buffalo, South Dakota affected by mental health conditions. Call 1-80
- SAMHSA National Helpline - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 1-800-662-4357 — SAMHSA's National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (English and Spanish) for individuals and fa
- South Dakota Helpline Center (211) - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 2-1-1 — South Dakota Helpline Center (211) is South Dakota's statewide information, referral, and crisis line operated by the Helpline Center, reached by dialing 211 fo
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth) - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 1-866-488-7386 (or text START to 678-678) — The Trevor Project offers free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25 in Buffalo, South Dakota. Call 1-866-4
- Trans Lifeline - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 1-877-565-8860 — Trans Lifeline is a peer-support hotline run by and for trans and questioning people, serving callers in Buffalo, South Dakota. Call 1-877-565-8860 (press #2 fo
- Veterans Crisis Line - Buffalo, South Dakota — Crisis Services in South Dakota — 988, Press 1 — The Veterans Crisis Line connects veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and their families and friends in Buffalo, South Dakota with ca
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Frequently asked questions
How many mental health resources are available in Buffalo, South Dakota?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified mental health resources across Buffalo, South Dakota. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these mental health services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.