Platte

Local offices in Platte

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

• Local office · City office

  Platte City Hall / Finance Office

  310 S Main St, Platte, SD 57369

  Help here

  • City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
  Call 605-337-3921DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Platte Public Library

  310 S Main St, Platte, SD 57369

  Help here

  • Library materials and public accessBorrow books and audio books, use Wi-Fi and computers, or join library programs.
  Call 605-337-9869DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Platte website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Platte

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

Offices for all of Charles Mix County

Platte is in Charles Mix County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Charles Mix County Welfare Office

  390 Main Street, Lake Andes, SD 57356

  Help here

  • Emergency county assistanceEligible residents may get help with burial, medical, utility, or rent costs as a last resort.
  Call 605-487-7441DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlesmixcounty.gov

• Public health · County office

  Charles Mix County Community Health Nurse and WIC Program

  400 Main St., Lake Andes, SD 57356

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  • Public health nursingThe county offers immunizations, pregnancy and newborn visits, breastfeeding support, and health referrals.
  Call 605-910-4565DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlesmixcounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Charles Mix County Court Services

  400 Main Street, Lake Andes, SD 57356

  Help here

  • Court servicesCourt Services helps residents with court matters in Charles Mix County.
  Call 605-487-7102DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Charles Mix County Veterans Service Office

  400 Main St., Lake Andes, SD 57356

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe Veterans Service Officer helps veterans and their families with benefits and claims.
  Call 605-487-7691DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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

• State office

  Charles Mix County Driver Licensing Office

  60 Main Avenue Southeast, City Hall, Wagner, SD 57380

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and ID cardsResidents can apply for a driver license or state identification card at this office.
  Call 605-773-6883DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Charles Mix 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