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COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES BOARD PRESIDENT SPOTLIGHT

Roger Chase has been serving on CCS board for 9 years since 2008. In December of 2014 he was elected CCS Board President, replacing Jean Larsen. Chase is a lifelong resident of the Huron area. He graduated from Huron High School and Huron University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. He has been involved with […]

LEAP Training available free in Madison

                                      PRESENT: LEAP TRAINING  June 26, 2015 United Methodist Church 304 Egan Ave. N. Madison, SD 8:30- Registration 4 p.m.-Conclusion Lunch on your own LEAP Institute LEAP Practitioner Training Listen * Empathize * Agree * Partner www.LEAPinstitute.org The LEAP (Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner) training programs teach participants a set of evidence-based practices to strengthen mutual respect […]

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW CLINICAL SUPERVISOR IN HURON

Community Counseling Services congratulates Angela Carruthers on her new position as clinical supervisor of the Huron Mental Health team.   Carruthers started her career with CCS in the Huron office as a therapist in 2013.  Carruthers achieved her status as a Licensed Professional Counselor in March of 2015 and her QMHP certification in April of 2015.  […]

Should You Be Ashamed Of Your Mental Illness? This Chart Will Tell You

Here’s a sad reality: Approximately 31 percent of people with mental illness say they choose to not seek treatment for their disorder due to fear of judgment. Stigma is a real issue when it comes to mental health; it acts as a barrier to support and stands in the way of self-acceptance. We put together […]

Mental Health First Aid Course – Madison, SD

Mental Health First Aid Training  Do you or your employees: Feel overwhelmed and undertrained when helping clients who struggle with mental health or chemical dependency problems? Want to know more about mental health issues and how they impact people’s lives? Want to know what YOU can do to better serve individuals with these problems? Have […]

COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES ANNOUNCES NEW LICENSED CERTIFIED MSW

Community Counseling Services congratulates Andrew McDade on his state licensure.   McDade started his career with CCS in the Huron office as a therapist in 2013.  In November of 2014, he transferred to the CCS location in Madison.   McDade achieved his status as a Licensed Certified Social Worker  in January of 2015.   McDade received his bachelors […]

The Campaign to Change Direction

Know the signs that someone is in emotional distress. Visit  www.changedirection.org/

Implications For The Future Of Behavioral Healthcare

The Supreme Court decision has been handed down. The field can now focus and re-dedicate energy and time to preparation for monumental changes that take full effect in 2014. Here’s a brief listing of what you can expect: Coverage for the uninsured expands vastly via the Health Insurance Exchanges established in each state by the […]

Community Counseling Service Honors Educators

On Thursday, September 20, 2012, Community Counseling Services held their annual meeting in Madison, SD. Shawn Nills, CEO of Community Counseling Services stated, “There has been no better time for Behavioral Healthcare than right now.” Nills reviewed the 2011 accomplishments and presented a new mission, vision statement and values to the board. The board of […]