Roberts County
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Local offices in Roberts County
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Human services · County office
Roberts County Auditor and Welfare Office
411 2nd Avenue E., Suite 1B, Sisseton, SD 57262
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- Medical and burial assistanceEligible residents can ask about help with medical costs, burial, and funeral expenses.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robertscosd.gov
Public health · State office
Roberts County Community Health Nurse
10 East Hickory Street, Sisseton, SD 57262
Help here
- Community health servicesResidents can get screenings, immunizations, health education, and services for pregnant women and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robertscosd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota WIC Sisseton Local Agency
10 Hickory St. East, Sisseton, SD 57262
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- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Veterans · County office
Roberts County Veterans Service Office
411 2nd Ave. E., Suite 2, Sisseton, SD 57262-1403
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help preparing benefit claims and appealing decisions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robertscosd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Roberts County Emergency Management
411 2nd Ave East, Sisseton, SD 57262
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- Emergency preparednessResidents can contact the county for information about preparing for emergencies and local hazards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on robertscosd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Roberts County Clerk of Court and Court Services
411 2nd Ave East, Sisseton, SD 57262-1403
Help here
- Court servicesResidents can contact the clerk for court records, filings, and information about local court services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
State office · State office
Roberts County Driver License Office at Sisseton
406 2nd Avenue W., Former National Guard Armory, Sisseton, SD 57262
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- Driver licenses and identification cardsResidents can apply for a driver license, permit, or state identification card in person.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
GROW South Dakota
104 Ash St E, Sisseton, SD 57262
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- Housing and weatherization assistanceAsk about home repair, weatherization, furnace assistance, and housing programs available to Hand County residents.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on growsd.org
Older adults · State office
Dakota at Home
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and people with disabilities live at home.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
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 Roberts 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