Community Action for Veterans – Peer Support – South Dakota
About This Group
Community Action for Veterans (CAV) provides peer mentorship groups and community support programs for veterans across South Dakota. Their veteran-led programs — including peer mentorship groups, women veteran retreats, and Operation Chow Line community events — create connections among service members and their families through fellowship, shared experience, and resource navigation in both urban and rural communities.
What to Expect
CAV programs are veteran-led and community-focused. Peer mentorship groups pair veterans with trained veteran mentors who provide ongoing support and guidance. Women veteran retreats offer specialized programming for female service members. Operation Chow Line events bring veterans together for meals and fellowship at locations throughout the state. The approach is welcoming, informal, and focused on building the camaraderie veterans miss from military service.
About Community Action for Veterans
CAV is a South Dakota nonprofit serving veterans statewide with peer mentorship, community gatherings, and resource connections. They operate hubs in six rural cities across the state, ensuring that veterans in underserved areas have access to peer support and community connection.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Regular peer mentorship meetings and community events; check website
Format: In-person community events and peer mentorship
Location: Statewide with hubs in Sioux Falls and 6 rural cities
Duration: Varies by program
Who This Group Is For
Military veterans of all eras and branches, active duty members, National Guard/Reserve, and their families. Special programming available for women veterans.
Contact Information
Organization: Community Action for Veterans
Website: sdvets.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free
Registration: Check website for events; walk-ins welcome at most community events
Confidentiality: All peer interactions are confidential
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current programs and event schedules.