Castlewood
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Local offices in Castlewood
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Local office · City office
Castlewood City Hall
204 E Main St, Castlewood, SD 57223
Help here
- City services and utility helpVisit or call City Hall for utility questions, city services, and help with bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on castlewood.sdcity.gov
Library · City office
Castlewood Public Library
Help here
- Library resourcesBorrow books and use library resources for all ages.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on castlewood.sdcity.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Information and referralsCall 211 to find local help and get connected to community services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamlin County
Castlewood is in Hamlin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Hamlin County Emergency Management
300 4th Street, Hayti, SD 57241
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for disasters and coordinating local emergency response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamlinco.us
Community action · Nonprofit
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Hamlin County
300 4th Street, Hamlin County Courthouse, Hayti, SD 57241
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about case management, food and housing help, utility assistance, and other local support.
- 60's Plus DiningAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals for older adults.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on interlakescap.com
Library · Regional office
Hamlin-Codington Regional Library
209 Main Avenue, Hayti, SD 57241
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, audiobooks, large-print books, and other materials, or use the bookmobile service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hcbookmobile.yoursdlibrary.org
Public health · State office
Hamlin County Public Health Nursing Services and WIC
Hamlin County Courthouse, 300 4th Street, Hayti, SD 57241
Help here
- Public health nursingContact the county public health nurse about local public health services.
- WICGet information about WIC nutrition help and appointments for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota Driver Licensing, Hayti station
Hamlin County Courthouse, 300 4th Street, Hayti, SD 57241
Help here
- Driver licensingContact the station about applying for or renewing a South Dakota driver license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Brookings office
1310 Main Avenue South, Suite 101, Brookings, SD 57006
Help here
- Economic assistance and MedicaidVisit the local DSS office for help with state economic assistance and Medicaid services.
- Child supportContact the local DSS office for help with child support services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
Talk to a person
- Helpline Center 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988