SDState student, staff and faculty wellbeing resources to support holistic wellness: academic support, mental health, food insecurity, safety and more.
Wellness Work Groups
Purpose Statement: To develop, implement and enhance intentional and proactive strategies to foster a university culture of mental wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing Definition: Mental wellbeing is an individualized, reflective, self-validating journey of mindful awareness that includes all aspects of one’s day to day experience applied toward improvement in overall quality of life. SDSU fosters a culture of mental wellbeing through engaging around the following pillars: Ability to manage change; Autonomy; Purpose; Growth; Positive Relationships; Self-Acceptance and Resiliency.
Co-Chairs: Teresa Seefeldt, vice provost for undergraduate education/associate professor and Shari Landmark, Miller Wellness Center director
Support the University’s Strategic Plan to be a healthy and high performing university by providing insight on new and existing opportunities by utilizing the eight dimensions of wellness. Help lead communication efforts; model the adoption of university wellness initiatives; and develop a feedback loop among employees and senior leadership.
Co-Chairs: Mary Anne Krogh, dean - College of Nursing/professor and Shari Landmark, Miller Wellness Center director
Purpose Statement: The South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program works to empower employees and their families to take charge of their total well‐being to live their best life at work and home. As a well‐being champion, you will help to increase awareness of well‐being tools and resources available to all employees and work with leaders to build a culture that supports their overall well‐being.
What will champions do?
Reinforce a culture of health within your agency. Attend a two‐hour orientation to learn more about the Champion role and the beneFIT Program. Promote the beneFIT resources and activities using promotional materials provided. Encourage employees to participate in well‐being challenges and programs. Educate employees about the rewards of participating. Gather feedback and success stories from co‐workers to share with program leadership.
Chair: Laura Sroufe, communications and employee engagement specialist, human resources
This group identifies specific programming and education to students regarding alcohol an drugs and develops a bi-annual report.
Memberships: Dean of Students, Coordinator of Community Standards, Counselors, Student Conduct, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility (OMAA), University Wellbeing, Housing and Residential Life, Athletics, and Fraternity and Sorority Life,.
Student Resources
The American Indian Student Center (AISC) is committed to providing a welcome home-place to support those who have courageously chosen to walk the path of higher education. The AISC understands that a vital part of our function involves nation building and works to encourage students to recognize and develop their voice and help prepare Native students to respond to the call to return home.
From students exploring career options and job possibilities to employers posting jobs and conducting on-campus interviews, the Office of Career Development provides help both online and in person.
Located in the Miller Wellness Center, Student Health Clinic and Counseling Services specializes in college health. They offer high-quality health care services. They understand today's college students and are committed to assisting with your healthcare needs.
The Dean of Students is one of many resources to assist students in need. An individual's opportunity for education does not supersede the rights of others or the needs of the community. Students who are struggling academically or socially are strongly encouraged to visit the Dean of Students or any other SDSU staff or faculty member with whom the student feels comfortable. Our goal is to assist students in need before their behavior disrupts the learning opportunities for themselves or the educational environment for others.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) recognizes that disability is an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to the campus community. To this end, the ODS collaborates with students, faculty and staff across the university community to create usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable learning environments.
Resources provided by Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe include Tribal Health Center, Wellness, First American Mart, Child Care, etc.
On Jacks Club Hub, one can discover unique student opportunities such as events, student organizations and news articles.
Jack's Cupboard is the free, on-campus food pantry at South Dakota State University located on the southeast side of Ben Reifel Hall. Our goal is to alleviate food insecurity among SDSU students by providing food and personal care items to Jackrabbits who need them.
The Lost and Found Peer2Peer program brings together student mentors, who get guided practice helping others, with mentees, who are students who need a little support navigating college life.
Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team proudly does every day. We help you select delicious, nutritious and satisfying meals, snacks and desserts by highlighting well-balanced menu choices and providing nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs. We've made a commitment to use easy-to-understand nutritional labeling so you can make informed food choices, and if you ever have a question about food ingredients, preparation or cooking information, please don't hesitate to ask for assistance!
Proper nutrition is essential to achieving optimal health. The Miller Wellness Center offers nutrition counseling and wellness coaching conducted by a registered dietitian nutritionist. The dietitian is licensed to conduct medical nutrition therapy for lifelong wellness and behavior change.
Rabbit Ride is a safe method of transportation for SDState students, Brookings community members and visitors. Rabbit Ride is a partnership between the SDSU Wellness Center, The SDSU Students’ Association, Brookings Area Transit Authority, the South Dakota office of Highway Safety and the City of Brookings.
Find Fitness and Recreation opportunities at the Miller Wellness Center, home to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a variety of recreational and intramural programs.
You are not alone. Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health or disaster-related. The call or text is free and confidential.
As part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network of crisis centers, the Helpline Center provides a connecting point for South Dakotans 24/7 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional distress. The Helpline Center is accessible through a three-digit number, 988. When someone calls, chats or texts 988, they will be connected to a trained crisis specialist.
Located in the Miller Wellness Center, Student Health Clinic and Counseling Services specializes in college health. They offer high-quality health care services. They understand today's college students and are committed to assisting with your healthcare needs.
The Office of Title IX/Equal Opportunity responds to reports, concerns and inquiries about harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. They assist students, employees, program participants and campus visitors, regardless of where the misconduct took place.
The SDSU Police Department Communications Center is the path of communication between people in the community requesting assistance and the SDSU police officers that respond to calls.
605-688-5117 or 111 from a campus phone.
Free access to on-demand online wellness programming. Relax and recharge your mind and body with a wide range of wellness programs including yoga, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and work/life balance. Click if you're Looking for Support.
Grounded in access and opportunity, the Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center's programs continue the efforts of Virgil and Josephine Wintrode to help students overcome obstacles and gain the skills they need to move forward with confidence. This purpose aligns with SDSU's land-grant mission to promote learning excellence and to provide educational access to all.
Staff and Faculty Resources
Our mission is to provide comprehensive, integrated behavioral health services that promote well-being and quality of life for all.
Services available regardless of ability to pay. Call to ask about our sliding fee scale.
Location: Brookings Ivy Center 211 4th Street, Brookings, SD 605-697-2850
Mission: The primary objects and purposes of the Brookings County Food Pantry shall be to help solve EMERGENCY food needs of Brookings County families by providing them with surplus or salvaged food, for the benefit of the general public and to relieve the public burden.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is sponsored by the South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program and Administered by ComPsych® and GuidanceResources®. This service is offered at no cost to benefit-eligible employees and their spouses, dependents and household members.
3 Ways to Access Your EAP Benefits
- Call 1-833-955-3403. You’ll speak to a counseling professional who can listen to your concerns and guide you to the appropriate services.
- Visit guidanceresources.com and enter the WebID southdakota.
- Download the GuidanceNow® and MyStrength® mobile app and enter the WebID southdakota.
Providing you with healthy options is something your dining team proudly does every day. We help you select delicious, nutritious and satisfying meals, snacks and desserts by highlighting well-balanced menu choices and providing nutritional information and tips to help you make choices that fit your needs. We've made a commitment to use easy-to-understand nutritional labeling so you can make informed food choices, and if you ever have a question about food ingredients, preparation or cooking information, please don't hesitate to ask for assistance!
Proper nutrition is essential to achieving optimal health. The Miller Wellness Center offers nutrition counseling and wellness coaching conducted by a registered dietitian nutritionist. The dietitian is licensed to conduct medical nutrition therapy for lifelong wellness and behavior change.
Find Fitness and Recreation opportunities at the Miller Wellness Center, home to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and a variety of recreational and intramural programs.
Discounts available to SDState employees and retirees.
You are not alone. Every day people turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, family, health or disaster-related. The call or text is free and confidential.
As part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline network of crisis centers, the Helpline Center provides a connecting point for South Dakotans 24/7 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis or any other kind of emotional distress. The Helpline Center is accessible through a three-digit number, 988. When someone calls, chats or texts 988, they will be connected to a trained crisis specialist.