Oglala Lakota County
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Local offices in Oglala Lakota County
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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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Oglala Lakota County Emergency Management
709 Jensen Highway, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Emergency planning and coordinationGet information about county emergency plans and coordinated help during disasters.
Checked on 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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov
State office · State office
Oglala Lakota County Driver License Office at Pine Ridge Site
Highway 18 East, Airport Access Road, Pine Ridge, SD 57770
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or identification card at this site.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
State office · 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.
Checked on 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
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wsdca.org
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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oglalalakotacountysd.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns 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.
- 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