Ipswich

Local offices in Ipswich

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

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Ipswich Senior Center

  Help here

  • Senior centerContact the senior center to ask about local services and activities for older adults.
  Call 605-426-6018Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ipswich-sd.com

• Library · Regional office

  Marcus P. Beebe Memorial Library

  120 Main Street, Ipswich, SD 57451

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, Wi-Fi, reference materials, and library programs.
  Call 605-426-6707DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ipswichsd.yoursdlibrary.org

• Local office · City office

  Ipswich City Office

  122 4th Street, Ipswich, SD 57451

  Help here

  • City services and administrationGet help with city services, public records, permits, and city government questions.Read more
  • Water, sewer, and garbage serviceStart or change city water, sewer, or residential garbage service and ask questions about your utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-426-6961DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ipswich-sd.com

City of Ipswich website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Ipswich

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

Offices for all of Edmunds County

Ipswich is in Edmunds County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  South Dakota WIC, Edmunds County

  Bowdle Healthcare Center, 4093 9th Ave., Bowdle, SD 57428

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible families with food benefits, nutrition information, and health referrals.
  Call 605-230-9882DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Edmunds County Clerk of Court

  210 2nd Ave., Ipswich, SD 57451

  Help here

  • Court servicesResidents can contact the Clerk of Court about court cases, records, and court filings.
  Call 605-426-6671DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area IV Senior Nutrition

  1303 7th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • Senior mealsOlder adults can get nutritious meals and connect with local support through the senior nutrition program.
  Call 605-225-0182DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on areaivsrnutrition.com

• Veterans · County office

  Edmunds County Veterans Service Office

  210 S. Mitchell Street, Roscoe, SD 57471

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families with benefits and claims.
  Call 605-287-4629DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on edmunds.sdcounties.org

• Local office · Regional office

  South Dakota 211 Helpline Center

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall any time to get connected with local help and support resources.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Aberdeen Job Service Office

  420 S. Roosevelt St., Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • Job search and career supportGet help with job searches, career planning, workshops, and skills training.
  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov

Everything in Edmunds 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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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