Batesland

Local offices in Batesland

We have not checked Batesland on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Nonprofits that serve Batesland

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Oglala Lakota County

Batesland is in Oglala Lakota County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Auditor and Welfare Office

  906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD 57747

  Help here

  • County welfare assistanceContact the office for help with county welfare services.
  • Voter registration and electionsGet help with voter registration and county election information.
  Call 605-745-5130DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov

• State office

  Oglala Lakota County WIC Office, Kyle

  507 Main St., Lakota Trade Center, Suite 106, Kyle, SD 57752

  Help here

  • WICGet WIC nutrition support by appointment; call the office to arrange a visit.
  Call 605-455-2822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Western South Dakota Community Action

  1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703

  Help here

  • Community action assistanceThe agency offers help such as energy assistance, home modification, and weatherization programs.Apply online
  Call 605-348-1460DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wsdca.org

• Public health · County office

  Oglala Lakota Office of Public Health Nursing

  Airport Access Road, Highway 18 East, Pine Ridge, SD 57770

  Help here

  • Public health nursingAsk the public health nursing office about health services for people of all ages.
  • WICGet nutrition support through the Women, Infants, and Children program.Read more
  • Prescription assistanceAsk about the county prescription assistance plan.
  Call 605-867-5911DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Oglala Lakota County Clerk of Court

  906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD 57747

  Help here

  • Court process informationAsk about court forms, fees, dates, and case status.
  • Fine and fee paymentsPay court fines, fees, costs, and restitution through the clerk's office.
  Call 605-745-5131DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Oglala Lakota County Veterans Service Officer

  415 Veteran Ave., Pine Ridge, SD

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans disability, pension, education, home loan, and burial benefits.
  Call 605-867-2555DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov

Everything in Oglala Lakota County

South Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by South Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026