A Multi-Decade Legacy of Community Support
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City has provided crucial social services to communities across South Dakota for decades. Our social services offer support, compassion, and support for those in need. We believe in the power of using our passion for social services to fortify the communities we serve, while leading in the light of Christ’s ministry.
What Our Donors Make Possible
Diverse Range of Services
Catholic Social Services of Rapid City offers a diverse range of services and resources ranging from in-person counseling and online counseling (telehealth), to educational workshops, disaster relief services, the Uplifting Parents program and more. As a prominent non-profit organization based in Rapid City, SD, CSS of Rapid City is a beacon of hope for those in need, and a leader in thought, human dignity, and support within the communities we serve.
Supported by our Generous Donors
With the help of our generous donors and supporters, we’re able to do amazing things throughout South Dakota. From offering needed financial assistance to single parent households looking to further their educational careers in our Uplifting Parents program to championing for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, CSS of Rapid City aims to create a better tomorrow for South Dakotans.
Areas of Impact
- 9,111Individuals served last year in our local communities and throughout SD.
- 2,548Counseling and mentoring sessions providing essential support in the last year.
Mission Statement
To share in Christ’s ministry of offering hope, promoting individual human dignity and strengthening families and communities, by providing professional social services to people of all faiths in western South Dakota.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Grant M. Sasse, PhD, LPC-MH
Executive & Counseling Director
Lorinda Collings
Finance & HR Director
Brian Smith
Communications and Development Director
Tammy Misselt
Uplifting Parents Director
Kelli Whartman, BSW, LSW
Trinity Pregnancy and Adoption Department Head
Neva Zephier, MPH
Lakota Circles of Hope Director
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Neva is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Nation. She achieved a Masters in Public Health Administration and Planning from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Having retired in 2020, Neva decided to re-enter the work force and join the Catholic Social Services team as the Director of the Lakota Circles of Hope program.
With extensive experience in the fields of health and education, Neva brings necessary skills to launching the redesigned and updated LCH curriculum.
Mary Beth Schlabach
Disaster Relief and Community Outreach Director
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Mary Beth joined Rapid City Catholic Social Services in March 2024 as the Disaster Relief and Community Outreach Director. With a career focused on serving families and children, she brings expertise as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Mary Beth is excited to apply her background to promote effective disaster preparedness and response.
Support our mission and make a difference!
Catholic Social Services has been a beacon of hope and support for over 50 years, dedicated to strengthening families and communities across South Dakota. Our mission is to provide compassionate, professional social services that instill care, hope, and dignity in every individual we serve. From in-person and online counseling to Uplifting Parents and disaster relief services, CSS is committed to nurturing our local communities with the resources they need to thrive. Learn more about the services we offer.
Your generous donations enable us to continue offering these life-changing services to those in need. By supporting CSS, you are helping to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for all, fostering resilience and empowerment in our community. Please consider making a donation today to help us extend our reach and impact even more lives. Together, we can make a difference.
