Madison
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Local offices in Madison
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Madison Finance Department
503 S Highland Avenue, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- Utility service and billingGet help starting city utility service, paying a bill, or discussing difficulty paying.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmadisonsd.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Dakota 211 Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local help with needs such as food, bills, health care, or housing.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Madison Community Center
500 11th Street NE, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- Recreation and wellnessUse the fitness, recreation, pool, and wellness programs, including programs for seniors.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on madisoncommunitycenter.com
Library · City office
Madison Public Library
209 E Center Street, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- Library materials, programs, and public internetBorrow books and other materials, join programs, or use public computers and Wi-Fi.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmadisonsd.gov
Local office · City office
Madison City Hall
503 S Highland Avenue, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- City services and informationVisit or call City Hall for help finding city services and information.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofmadisonsd.gov
City of Madison, South Dakota website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Madison
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
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
111 N. Van Eps Ave., Madison, SD 57042-0268
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lake County
Madison is in Lake County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Madison Office
800 S Washington Ave., Suite 103, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- Food, health, cash, and child care benefitsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, and child care assistance at the Madison office.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Child support · State office
South Dakota Child Support Field Office, Mitchell
116 E 11th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
Help here
- Child support servicesApply for help with establishing and collecting child support; this office serves Lake County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
State office · State office
South Dakota WIC Office, Madison
200 E Center St, Lake County Courthouse, Second Floor, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Local office · Regional office
Helpline Center 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health, human service, and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Lake County Clerk of Courts
200 E Center St, Madison, SD 57042
Help here
- Court forms and court informationFind court forms and information about civil, family, traffic, and criminal cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.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.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.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
- South Dakota 211 Helpline
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