Dewey County
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Local offices in Dewey County
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Emergency help · County office
Dewey County Emergency Management
710 C Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Emergency planning and disaster response coordinationThe office coordinates local agencies to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
Veterans · State office
Dewey County Veterans Service Office
710 C Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceA veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefits questions and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.sd.gov
Public health · State office
Dewey County Public Health Nursing Services
Dewey County Courthouse, 700 C Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Public health nursingPublic health nurses provide health guidance and services by appointment.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota WIC, Dewey County Clinic
Dewey County Courthouse, 700 C Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Human services · State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Eagle Butte Office
400 N. Willow Street, Eagle Butte, SD 57625
Help here
- SNAP food benefitsThe office helps people apply for food assistance through SNAP.
- Medicaid and CHIPThe office helps people apply for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
- Child care assistanceThe office helps eligible families apply for help paying for child care.
- Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesThe office helps eligible families apply for temporary cash assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Three Rivers Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center
711 Main Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesThe center provides mental health and substance use services to people in Dewey County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on threeriversinc.org
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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wsdca.org
Older adults · Regional office
Western South Dakota Senior Services Center
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesThe regional provider offers services such as meals and support for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.sd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Dewey County Clerk of Courts
710 C Street, Timber Lake, SD 57656
Help here
- Court information and recordsThe clerk's office provides information and records for local court matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Dewey County, South Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Dewey 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
- 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