Edmunds County
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Local offices in Edmunds County
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Veterans · County office
Edmunds County Veterans Service Office
210 S. Mitchell Street, Roscoe, SD 57471
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edmunds.sdcounties.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Edmunds County Clerk of Court
210 2nd Ave., Ipswich, SD 57451
Help here
- Court servicesResidents can contact the Clerk of Court about court cases, records, and court filings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota WIC, Edmunds County
Bowdle Healthcare Center, 4093 9th Ave., Bowdle, SD 57428
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food benefits, nutrition information, and health referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Aberdeen Job Service Office
420 S. Roosevelt St., Aberdeen, SD 57401
Help here
- Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, career planning, workshops, and skills training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Northeast South Dakota Community Action Program (GROW SD)
104 Ash St. E., Sisseton, SD 57262
Help here
- Housing and energy assistanceThe agency serves Edmunds County residents with housing, weatherization, and emergency assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on growsd.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area IV Senior Nutrition
1303 7th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Help here
- Senior mealsOlder adults can get nutritious meals and connect with local support through the senior nutrition program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on areaivsrnutrition.com
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
Edmunds County, South Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Edmunds 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