Rapid City
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Local offices in Rapid City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services Rapid City Office
221 Mall Drive, Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, or cash assistance at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Housing help · County office
Pennington County Housing and Redevelopment Commission
1805 West Fulton Street, Suite 101, Rapid City, SD 57702
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceApply for public housing or rental help if you meet the program rules.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pchrc.com
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
300 Sixth Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Utility bill payments and account helpGet help with a Rapid City utility bill or make a payment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rapidcitysd.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · Regional office
Helpline Center 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health, human service, and community resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Jobs and training · State office
Rapid City Job Service Office
2330 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 1, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, training, and unemployment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office
Rapid City Driver Exam Station
1301 East Catron Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Driver licenses and identificationApply in person for a South Dakota driver license, permit, or state ID.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · City office
Rapid City Public Library
610 Quincy Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers, and get help with research and learning.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rapidcitylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks & Recreation Department
515 West Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation programs, classes, pools, and other activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rcgov.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Rapid City
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
Offices for all of Pennington County
Rapid City is in Pennington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Pennington County Human Services
321 Kansas City Street, Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Economic assistanceThe county may help eligible residents with basic needs after other resources have been used.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org
State office
South Dakota WIC, Rapid City Local Agency
221 Mall Drive, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Veterans · County office
Pennington County Veterans Services
321 Kansas City Street, Suite 100, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Veterans assistanceCounty staff help veterans connect with available benefits and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org
Emergency help · County office
Pennington County Emergency Management
130 Kansas City Street, Suite 130A, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and safety informationThe office shares safety information and helps the county prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pennco.org
Jobs and training · State office
South Dakota Job Service, Rapid City
2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1, Rapid City, SD 57701
Help here
- Job search and career helpStaff help job seekers search for work, prepare resumes, and find training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlr.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.
- 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
- 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