January 28, 2025

How to Contact Our Congressional Representatives: Your Voice Matters

In times of crisis, every voice counts. Whether you’ve used our services, supported our mission, or care about community safety, your outreach to congressional representatives can make a real difference. Here’s your guide to making your voice heard.

Why Your Voice Matters

When constituents reach out, representatives listen. Your call or letter tells our congressional delegation that their constituents care about victim services and community safety. Even a two-minute phone call can impact decision-making in Washington.

How to Make Contact

You have several effective options:

Phone Calls

A phone call is often the most immediate way to make your voice heard. When calling:

  • State your name and city (if comfortable)
  • Be clear about why you’re calling
  • Share your connection to the issue (if you choose)
  • Be polite but firm
  • Thank them for their time

Letters

Written communication provides a formal record of constituent concerns. Keep your letter:

  • Brief and focused
  • Personal where appropriate
  • Specific about what action you want
  • Professional in tone

What to Say

We can provide a template, but personal messages often have the most impact. Consider sharing:

  • Why victim services matter to our community
  • How The Compass Center impacts South Dakota
  • Your specific concerns about service disruptions
  • What action you want them to take

Remember

  • You control how much personal information you share
  • You can remain anonymous
  • Your story matters, but isn’t required
  • Every contact makes a difference

Contact Information

Mike Rounds:

  • Aberdeen 221 Brown County Highway 19 S, Suite 112 Aberdeen, SD 57401
    • Phone: (605) 225-0366
  • Pierre 111 W Capitol Ave., Suite 210 Pierre, SD 57501
    • Phone: (605) 224-1450
  • Rapid City 603 Omaha St., Suite 100 Rapid City, SD 57701
    • Phone: (605) 343-5035
  • Sioux Falls 320 N Main Ave., Suite A Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    • Phone: (605) 336-0486
  • Washington, D.C. Hart Senate Office Bldg., Suite 716 Washington, D.C. 20510
    • Phone: (202) 224-5842
    • Toll Free: (844) 875-5268

Dusty Johnson:

  • Aberdeen District Office 115 4th Ave SE, Suite 107A Aberdeen, SD 57401
    • Phone: (605) 622-1060
  • Rapid City District Office 2525 W Main Street, Suite 310 Rapid City, SD 57702
    • Phone: (605) 646-6454
  • Sioux Falls District Office 230 S Phillips Avenue, Suite 307 Sioux Falls, SD 57104
    • Phone: (605) 275-2868
  • Washington, D.C. Office 1714 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515
    • Phone: (202) 225-2801
    • Toll Free: (855) 225-2801

John Thune:

  • Aberdeen Office 205 6th Avenue SE, Suite 202 Aberdeen, SD 57401
    • Phone: (605) 225-8823
  • Rapid City Office 246 Founders Park Drive, Suite 102 Rapid City, SD 57701
    • Phone: (605) 348-7551
  • Sioux Falls Office 2401 West Trevi Place, Suite 200 Sioux Falls, SD 57108
    • Phone: (605) 334-9596
  • Washington, D.C. Office United States Senate SD-511 Washington, DC 20510
    • Phone: (202) 224-2321
    • Toll-Free: 1-866-850-3855

Need Help?

If you need assistance or have questions about reaching out to representatives, call us at 605-339-0116. We’re here to help you make your voice heard.

Together, we can protect essential services for our community.