Brookings County Mental Health Coalition

What is the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition?

The Brookings County Mental Health Coalition (BCMHC) is a collaborative initiative addressing mental health needs in Brookings County. Through partnerships with community stakeholders, it strives to promote mental wellness, raise awareness, and enhance access to mental health resources and support services for individuals and families in the area. The coalition is free for anyone to join who has a passion for mental health awareness, prevention efforts, and education around these topics.

To learn more about how to join BCMHC please email uw@brookingsunitedway.org or attend a scheduled coalition event to connect! To receive updates on coalition meetings and events to attend, sign up for the Brookings Area United Way Community Initiatives Newsletter below!

Network Members

Brookings School District
Brookings Health System
Sandford Health - Brookings Clinic
Brookings Behavioral Health & Wellness
South Dakota Center for Disabilities
Avera Medical Group - Brookings Clinic
Brookings Area United Way
City of Brookings Police Department
Brookings County Sheriffs Department
South Dakota State University Miller Wellness Center Counseling
Brookings County Youth Mentoring Program (BCYMP)
Brookings Boys and Girls Club Teen Center
Tend
South Dakota State University School of Education
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA Hospital, Sioux Falls)
NE Prevention Resource Center
BAUW&BCMHC

2026 Meeting & Event Schedule

 January 21st, 12:00 PM - Network Meeting, Brookings Area United Way

February 18th, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - 2026 Stronger Together Event, Dacotah Bank Center

March 18th, 12:00 PM - Mental Health Petition & Involuntary Commitment Process, Virtual Webinar

April 15th, 12:00 PM - Network Meeting, Brookings Area United Way

May 20th, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Building Resilience: Personal Development, Virtual Webinar

June 17th, 12:00 PM - "Progress Over Perfection", Virtual Webinar

July 15th, 12:00 PM - Network Meeting, Brookings United Way

August 19th, 12:00 PM - Suicide Prevention Month Planning Meeting, Brookings United Way

September 28th, 4:30 PM - Annual Brookings Family Bash, Dakota Nature Park

October 21st, 12:00 PM - 2027 Stronger Together Planning Meeting, Brookings United Way

November 18th, 12pm - Network Meeting, Brookings United Way

December 16th, 12:00 PM - Speaker: Emotional Intelligence Workshop, Location TBD

Community Resources

2026 Back To School Resource Flyer (English)

2026 Back To School Resource Flyer (Spanish)

Basic Needs Helping Hand Guide (English)

Basic Needs Helping Hand Guide (Spanish)

Health Insurance Navigation - Get Covered

Reports & Materials

2026 Stronger Together Event Report

2025 Brookings County Needs Assessment Report

Needs Identified in Brookings County

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  • 2026 Annual Stronger Together Event

    Brookings Area United Way in partnership with the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition hosted the 2026 Stronger Together: Building Assets in Brookings County, A Day for Suicide Prevention February 18th, 2026 at the Dacotah Bank Center.

  • September Suicide Prevention Month: 988 Yard Signs

    Every September, for Suicide Prevention Month, Brookings Area United Way partners with the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition to promote the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline through a community yard sign initiative. Yard signs are distributed across Brookings County to raise awareness, spark conversations, and remind residents that help is always available, 24/7, by calling or texting 988. This simple yet powerful effort aims to make mental health support visible and accessible to all.

  • 2nd Annual Chalk The Walk Initiative 2026

    From September 6th - 12th, Brookings Area United Way and BCMHC hosted the 2nd Annual Chalk the Walk Initiative in Brookings County, a statewide event held during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

    109 Chalk the Walk kits were distributed in the County to encourage businesses and community members to chalk images and messages that uplift others and sharing messages of support, connection, and help being available.

  • 6th Annual Brookings Family Bash Event

    The Brookings County Mental Health Coalition hosts an Annual Brookings Family Bash, in partnership with Brookings Area United Way.  This event brings families together for an evening of games, activities, and resources promoting connection and well-being. The event celebrates family, fun, and community while sharing tools to strengthen relationships across Brookings County during Suicide Prevention Month.

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The Helpline Center is your free and confidential go-to resource for all non-emergency needs. Dial 211 to reach a resource specialist who can assist with looking for basic needs or local financial assistance options. Dial 988 to reach a crisis counselor who can provide emotional and crisis support or assist with finding local mental health resources fit for your needs.

Brookings Basic Needs Helping Hand Guide - English

Brookings Basic Needs Helping Hand Guide - Spanish

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