Whitewood

Local offices in Whitewood

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Whitewood City Hall

  1025 Meade Street, Whitewood, SD 57793

  Help here

  • City servicesContact the city about local government services and city departments.
  • Utility billing and servicePay a city utility bill or ask about starting water, sewer, or garbage service.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-269-2247DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitewood.org

• Library · City office

  Whitewood Public Library

  1201 Ash Street, Whitewood, SD 57793

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.Read more
  Call 605-269-2616DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofwhitewood.org

City of Whitewood website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Whitewood

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lawrence County

Whitewood is in Lawrence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Spearfish Office

  120 Industrial Drive, Suite 6, Spearfish, SD 57783

  Help here

  • Food assistanceThe office helps people get information about SNAP food benefits and how to apply.Read more
  Call 605-642-6904DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov

• State office · State office

  South Dakota WIC, Spearfish Local Agency

  120 Industrial Drive, Suite 7, Spearfish, SD 57783

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.
  Call 605-642-6915DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Human services · County office

  Lawrence County Assistance

  90 Sherman Street, Deadwood, SD 57732

  Help here

  • Medical assistanceThe county may lend money to residents who need help paying medical bills and have no other way to pay.
  • Rent, utility, and burial assistanceThe county may lend eligible residents money for rent, utilities, or burial costs.
  Call 605-722-4167DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lawrence.sd.us

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Action for the Betterment of the Community

  Help here

  • Substance use disorder treatmentThis provider offers substance use disorder treatment services for Lawrence County residents.
  Call 605-347-2991Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov

• 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.
  Call 833-663-9673Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov

Everything in Lawrence 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