Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Black Hills (CCCS/BH) was established as a non-profit agency in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1974 to help people in our community and the surrounding area overcome their financial obstacles, achieve their financial goals, and improve the quality of their lives. We have provided immediate debt relief to consumers for more than 30 years.

Headquarters Location:

111 St. Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD  57701

Our agency upholds a rigorous code of ethics and maintains high standards requiring counselor certification, fiscal integrity, and volunteer Board governance.

• United Way Agency
• National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC)
• Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children (COA)
• HUD Certified Counseling Agency
• Member of Better Business Bureau

We are committed to educating the consumer about money and credit issues and have been in the forefront in establishing a national standardized credit education program.

• 1999 National Pace Award - NFCC
  Innovative Education
• 1998 Presidential Citation Finalist
  Outstanding Community Relations Award
• 1997 National Blue Ribbon School
  Rapid Valley Elementary School
  Our Education Partner
• 1995 Presidential Citation Finalist
  Innovation Education
• 1994 National Pace Award - NFCC
  Innovative Education
• 1992 Region Six Awards - NFCC
  Outstanding Counselor
  Outstanding Education Office
• 1990 Region Six Awards - NFCC
  Outstanding Counselor
  Outstanding Education Office
• 1989 Region Six Award - NFCC
  Outstanding Education Award
• 1988 National Education Award
• 1988 Regional Education Award

We have Certified Consumer Credit Counselors who work with you in developing a personalized Financial Action Plan that results in positive and lasting solutions that help you regain financial stability. If you choose our Debt Management Program (DMP), our staff will contact your creditors, negotiate lower monthly payments, and reduced or waived finance charges, and consolidate your bills into one easy monthly payment. All appointments are confidential whether in person or by phone.

We offer three national financial literacy programs: Credit When Credit is Due, Money in Motion, CheckWise and Make Your Move…A Guide to Home Ownership. Our programs are offered over the Internet and in classrooms.