Perkins County
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Local offices in Perkins County
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Child support · State office
South Dakota Division of Child Support Rapid City Office
221 Mall Dr., Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents apply for child support services and manage their cases.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services Rapid City Office
221 Mall Dr., Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesResidents can contact this office about SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care assistance, and other DSS services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Public health · County office
Perkins County Community Health Services and WIC
Help here
- Community health nursingThe county nurse provides preventive health services to residents.
- WICThe county administers WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perkinscounty.org
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Perkins County Clerk of Court
101 Main Street, Bison, SD 57620
Help here
- Court servicesThe clerk's office helps residents with court filings and court records.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
Veterans · County office
Perkins County Veterans Service Officer
100 E. Main Street, Bison, SD 57620
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe veterans service officer helps veterans and their families access VA benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perkinscounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Perkins County Sheriff and Emergency Management
100 E. Main Street, Bison, SD 57620
Help here
- Emergency managementThe county emergency manager plans for and manages disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perkinscounty.org
Local office · County office
Perkins County Driver Licensing and Motor Vehicle Licensing
100 E. Main Street, Bison, SD 57620
Help here
- Driver licensingResidents can apply for or renew a driver's license or ID card at the county finance office.
- Vehicle licensingResidents can handle motor vehicle licensing at the county finance office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on perkinscounty.org
Perkins County, South Dakota website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Perkins 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
Dakota Plains Legal Services, Inc.
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
Western South Dakota Community Action Agency
1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703-4130
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Perkins 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
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