Charles Mix County
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Local offices in Charles Mix County
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Human services · County office
Charles Mix County Welfare Office
390 Main Street, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Help here
- Emergency county assistanceEligible residents may get help with burial, medical, utility, or rent costs as a last resort.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlesmixcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Charles Mix County Community Health Nurse and WIC Program
400 Main St., Lake Andes, SD 57356
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- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Public health nursingThe county offers immunizations, pregnancy and newborn visits, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on charlesmixcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Charles Mix County Veterans Service Office
400 Main St., Lake Andes, SD 57356
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- Veterans benefits assistanceThe Veterans Service Officer helps veterans and their families with benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.sd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Charles Mix County Court Services
400 Main Street, Lake Andes, SD 57356
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- Court servicesCourt Services helps residents with court matters in Charles Mix County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
State office · State office
Charles Mix County Driver Licensing Office
60 Main Avenue Southeast, City Hall, Wagner, SD 57380
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for a driver license or state identification card at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Rural Office of Community Services, Wagner
106 SW West, Wagner, SD 57380
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- Community supportROCS provides emergency help, homelessness prevention, weatherization, and housing preservation support in its service area.
- Senior meals and transportationROCS provides senior meals and transportation in its service area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocsinc.org
Local office · Regional office
South Dakota 211 Helpline Center
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- Information and referralCall any time to get connected with local help and support resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Charles Mix 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.
- 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
- South Dakota 211 Helpline Center
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