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HSC Review Extends to Local and Regional Treatment Programs

HSC Review Extends to Local and Regional Treatment Programs

Human Services Center Photo: WNAX


The South Dakota Department of Social Services is doing a review of the services and staffing of the Human Services Center in Yankton.
Department Secretary Laurie Gill says the focus is on what necessary services are needed….

Gill says the review will extend to the services offered at the local and regional level….

Gill says the goal is to match services to the need…..

Gill says they want to partner with the legislature in adequately funding mental health services at the local and regional level as well at HSC.

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