Capital area counseling service, inc. (cacs) is a nonprofit organization established to provide addiction, behavioral, and mental health programs and services for communities, families, and individuals in central south dakota. cacs provides outpatient services, psychiatric services, a care program, family-based children's services, contract services (primarily, the therapeutic foster care program), addiction services for any person residing in the service area, operation of the boys and girls club of the capital area, and a juvenile justice reinvestment initiative program.

The sd discovery center empowers all peoples of the great plains through hands-on experiences that inspire scientific things.

To strengthen community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility

Empowering individuals, strengthening families, and building communities for school and life success.

Provide transportation to the general public.

To support and expand education, communication and research of the health benefits of beef.

The research enterprise at the farm is operated by south dakota state university. the not-for-profit dakota lakes research farm corporation manages the production enterprise and owns the land, the fixed facilities, and much of the field equipment.

Provide a daycare center.

To promote and educate the public in order to improve sustainable agricultural development through diversication and improved soil health.

The mission of the south dakota dental foundation is to improve the oral health of all south dakotans by educating dental professionals; by educating the public; by aiding in developing the future dental workforce; and, by serving individuals with dental needs.

To provide training and assistance to shelters for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.