24/7 Help Line —
(605) 665-1448

Find your way forward

You're not alone. Whatever you're facing, we can help you find safety, support, and a way forward.

Whether you're in crisis right now, looking for information, or trying to help someone you care about — you're in the right place.

WaypostSafety ahead, 24/7

All shelter services are free

Emergency Shelter

A safe, confidential place to stay for anyone fleeing abuse — you and your kids.

Advocacy

One trusted person in your corner, helping with housing, benefits, and whatever comes up.

Counseling & Support

Talk it through one-on-one, or with people who understand — at your pace.

Legal Help

Help filing an order, someone to go to court with you, and a plan built around you.

Family Connections

Supervised visits and safe exchanges when a family needs a neutral, safe setting.

Community Outreach

We bring services out to rural communities, so where you live is never a barrier.

Formerly River City Domestic Violence Center

For years, we worked quietly to protect people's privacy. That care was right — but it also kept some people away, because they were afraid of the label.

A new name is our way of changing that. Waypost marks the road: it shows where you are and what paths are open. It doesn't decide where you go.