Mental Health Court Changes Lives | Pierre News

In Sioux Falls, a groundbreaking mental health court is turning lives around by blending justice with care—offering treatment, medication, and support instead of punishment. Participants face accountability while receiving help for mental illness, substance use, and life challenges. One graduate, Erik Kleinschmit, went from struggling with addiction to over a year sober, crediting the team for guiding him toward counseling and work. Judge Mandi Mowery explains this isn’t just about fixing behavior—it’s about healing roots and giving people a real shot at lasting change, away from prison and toward a better future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a2e0bb1bbfcf8d3