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About Our Agency

Southeastern Behavioral Health is committed to fostering growth on the foundation of our core values.

Southeastern Directions for Life Mission & Vision

Mission: Empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.

Vision: Southeastern Directions for Life is committed to providing hope for today, growth for tomorrow, and direction for life.

Our Core Values

The following phrases reflect the foundation of our corporate culture. They are the principles which govern our decision making, direct our behavior, and provide a unity of purpose.

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Humanity

Our trained staff meet people where they are at by providing a safe and welcoming place.

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Opportunity

Southeastern Directions for Life employs knowledgeable staff with high values, and offers them the opportunity to have meaningful careers.

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Purpose

Helping people to gain skills to grow and build supportive social systems.

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Empowerment

Promoting quality of life through partnering, educating, and supporting individuals and the community by helping people to recognize their own strengths to build resiliency.


Board Of Directors

  • Kari Shanard-Koenders
  • Steve Ciofalo
  • Mike Sheehan
  • Scott Cross
  • Dan Conrad
  • Jeremy Grady
  • John Hinrichs
  • Craig Lindes
  • Richard Travis
  • Jason Leach
  • Shawn Van Gerpen
  • Abbey Vanderwerf

Consider Donating

It is gifts from people like you that help Southeastern Directions for Life provide valuable mental and behavioral health resources to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, community. Consider donating to make a difference for those who need it most.

How to Donate
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