In 2018, Avera Behavioral Health of Brookings, South Dakota State University, Brookings Counseling Solutions and The Brookings School District worked with SD Department of Social Services to complete an Opioid Use/Misuse Needs Assessment throughout Brookings County. Out of the interviews completed, multiple stakeholders identified the need for a coalition focused on Behavioral Health and thus the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition was started. The Brookings County Mental Health Coalition completed a community strategic plan in 2018, and reviews this annually.All are welcome to attend, the Coalition meets monthly the third Wednesday of the month at noon.
2023 Meeting Dates
- January 18th
- February 15th
- March 15th
- April 19th
- May 17th
- June 21st
- July 19th
- August 16th
- September 20th
- October 18th
- November 15th
- December 20th
Executive Team
Chair: Nikki Eining, CSW-PIP, QMHP, Substance Abuse Prevention Skills
Darla Biel - CPCM Assistant Director
Heidi Gullickson - BAUW
Dr. Jay Trenhaile - SDSU
Charles Stewart - Children's Museum of South Dakota
Dr. Staci Born - SDSU
Chad Adamson - Brookings School District
