Clay County
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Local offices in Clay County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Public health · State office
Clay County Community Health Nurse and WIC Office
211 W Main St, Suite 100, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible families can get nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, referrals, and food benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Vermillion Office
114 Market St, Suite 102, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and child care assistanceApply for food, health coverage, family cash, or child care assistance at this local state office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Human services · County office
Clay County Welfare Office
211 W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- Emergency medical and burial assistanceEligible county residents can ask for help with emergency medical bills or funeral costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountysd.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
Veterans · County office
Clay County Veterans Service Office
211 W Main St, Suite 203, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountysd.org
Emergency help · County office
Clay County Emergency Management
211 W Main St, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on claycountysd.org
Jobs and training · State office
Vermillion Job Service Office
904 E Cherry St, Vermillion, SD 57069-1742
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, skills training, and workshops.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota Driver Licensing, Vermillion Office
11 E Cherry St, Hallmark Square, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license, permit, or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · City office
Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library
18 Church St, Vermillion, SD 57069
Help here
- Library materials, technology, and programsUse books, digital resources, computers, internet, and learning programs serving Clay County residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on vermillion.us
Clay County, South Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Clay County
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Feeding South Dakota
4701 N Westport Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
East River Legal Services
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc.
106 SW West, Wagner, SD 57380
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Clay 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