Wessington Springs
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Local offices in Wessington Springs
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Utilities · City office
City of Wessington Springs City Office
101 S Wallace Ave, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- City office and utility servicesVisit or call the city office about city services and water, sewer, and electric service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwessingtonsprings.com
Library · City office
Wessington Springs Carnegie Library
109 W Main St, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get help with local history and genealogy research.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wessingtonsprings.yoursdlibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Wessington Springs Senior Citizens Center
107 Barret Ave S, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Senior diningGet a weekday meal at the center; people age 60 and older may receive meals at a reduced rate.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rocsinc.org
Local office · Nonprofit
Helpline Center 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
City of Wessington Springs website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jerauld County
Wessington Springs is in Jerauld County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jerauld County Auditor and Welfare Office
205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- County welfare assistanceEligible residents can ask about medical, utility shutoff, and burial or funeral assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com
Emergency help · County office
Jerauld County Emergency Management
205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can get information about preparing for and responding to disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com
Public health · State office
Jerauld County Public Health Nursing Services
602 1st Street NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Public health nursingResidents can contact Beadle County Public Health Nursing Services to arrange an appointment in Jerauld County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Counseling Services
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use treatmentResidents can contact the listed provider to find mental health or substance use treatment serving Jerauld County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Rural Office of Community Services
106 SW West, Wagner, SD 57380
Help here
- Community action assistanceResidents can ask about emergency help, homelessness prevention, senior meals and transportation, weatherization, and housing preservation.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on rocsinc.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Jerauld County Clerk of Court
205 South Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Court informationResidents can contact the Clerk of Court for information about court services and proceedings.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.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
- 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