Salem
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Local offices in Salem
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Salem City Hall
440 E Jefferson Ave, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- City services and resident questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and questions about Salem.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemsd.gov
Utilities · City office
Salem Water Works Billing
440 E Jefferson Ave, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Water bill paymentPay your Salem Water Works bill online or contact City Hall for help with billing.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemsd.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Salem Community Center
440 E Jefferson Ave, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Community center spaceContact City Hall to ask about reserving the community center's meeting and event spaces.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofsalemsd.gov
Library · Regional office
Salem Community Library
200 E Essex Dr, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Library accessVisit the Salem Community Library on Saturdays for public library service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on library.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
City of Salem, South Dakota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of McCook County
Salem is in McCook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
McCook County Emergency Management
400 S Hill St, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet help preparing for emergencies and coordinating local response.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on mccookcountyem.com
Veterans · County office
McCook County Veterans Service Office
130 W Essex Ave, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vetaffairs.sd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, McCook County
McCook County Courthouse, Main Level, 130 W Essex Ave, Salem, SD 57058
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about help with food, medicine costs, household supplies, utilities, housing, and other local needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on interlakescap.com
State office · State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Mitchell Office
116 E 11th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceResidents can apply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
- Child support servicesParents can contact the local office for help with child support services and applications.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Child support · State office
South Dakota Division of Child Support, Mitchell Office
116 E 11th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services for families in McCook County.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota WIC, Mitchell Clinic
1420 N Main St, Mitchell, SD 57301
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceAsk about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible families in McCook County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
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