Each listing is checked against the organization's own site or the official source it names. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Pennington County
- Black Hills Community Loan Fund, Personal Financial Counseling
Personal financial counseling and resources, by appointment.
605-519-5124 · 1764 Centre Street, Suite 1, Rapid City
Call Tue-Thu for an appointment
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, Benefits Planning
Free work-incentive counseling for SSI and SSDI recipients ages 14 to retirement age.
800-224-5336 · 2330 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 2, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- Black Hills Works
Residential, day and employment services for adults with disabilities, assistive technology, advocacy.
605-343-4550 · 3650 Range Road, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:15pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Career Learning Center of the Black Hills (Rapid City)
Free adult basic education, GED prep and testing, English as a second language, computer training and career help.
605-394-5120 · 605-721-7431 · 730 E. Watertown Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Church Response
Food pantry groceries, utility bill help, birth certificate and state ID fees.
605-342-5360 · 30 Main Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Black Hills
Budget and credit counseling, debt management plans, housing and foreclosure prevention counseling, financial education.
605-348-4550 · 2310 N. Maple Avenue, Rapid City
Tue-Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-8:30pm, Fri 8am-3pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Goodwill of the Great Plains, Job Center (Rapid City)
Job search help, employment services.
605-341-3581 · 611 Lindbergh Avenue, Rapid City
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-12pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- National Farmworker Jobs Program, Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Job training and employment help for farmworkers.
605-394-5120 · 730 E. Watertown Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Pennington County Human Services
Last-resort help with rent, deposits, mortgage, utilities, prescriptions and burial.
605-394-2156 · 321 Kansas City Street, Suite 100, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 6:30am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Salvation Army of the Black Hills
Emergency food, past-due utility help, clothing and household vouchers, Sunday breakfast.
605-342-0982 · 405 N. Cherry Avenue, Rapid City
Food and vouchers Mon-Fri 1pm-4pm; utility help by appointment
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Department of Labor and Regulation, Rapid City Job Service Office
Free job search help, resume and interview workshops, job fairs, referrals to community resources.
605-773-3372 · 2330 N. Maple Ave., Suite 1, Rapid City
Mon-Wed and Fri 8am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Labor and Regulation
- SD Department of Social Services, Child Care Services (Rapid City)
Child care assistance for low-income families, child care licensing, provider referrals.
605-394-2568 · 221 Mall Drive, Suite 101, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Department of Social Services, Rapid City
SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and child care assistance applications.
605-394-2525 · 800-644-2914 · 221 Mall Drive, Suite 101, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- SD Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, Rapid City
Job help for people who are blind or low vision, blindness skills training, assistive technology, low vision services.
2330 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 2, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- SD Vocational Rehabilitation, Rapid City Office
Job training and placement for people with disabilities, career counseling, workplace accommodations.
605-394-2261 · 2330 N. Maple Avenue, Suite 2, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Volunteers of America, Veteran Outreach Center
Weekday drop-in center for veterans, showers and laundry, computers, housing referrals and job help for veterans at risk of homelessness.
605-341-8336 · 111 New York Street, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- Western South Dakota Community Action
Community action agency, home weatherization, free tax preparation (VITA) by appointment, information and referral.
605-348-1460 · 800-327-1703 · 1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
Meade County
- Meade County Auditor and Welfare Office
Limited emergency rent assistance as a last resort.
605-347-2360 · 1300 Sherman Street, Suite 126, Sturgis
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Department of Social Services, Sturgis
SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and child care assistance applications.
605-347-2588 · 888-476-0036 · 2200 W. Main Street, Sturgis
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Piedmont and Black Hawk
Phone intake and home visit, rent and utility help, food, clothing, prescriptions.
Daily 9am-8pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Sturgis and Newell
Phone intake for help with rent, utilities and food.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Lawrence County
- Black Hills State University VITA Free Tax Site
Free tax preparation for low and moderate income, seniors, people with disabilities and limited English speakers, by appointment.
1200 University Street, Jonas Hall Room 205, Spearfish
Tue and Wed 4pm-7pm (tax season)
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Lawrence County Medical and Economic Assistance
County help with rent, utilities, burial and indigent medical bills.
605-578-1941 · 90 Sherman Street, Deadwood
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources
Home repair loans, down payment and closing cost help, homebuyer education, credit and foreclosure counseling.
605-578-1401 · 795 Main Street, Deadwood
Mon-Fri 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD 211 directory)
- Salvation Army Northern Hills
Past-due utility help, food pantry, clothing vouchers, household boxes.
605-644-7497 · 605-342-0982 · 125 Industrial Drive, Spearfish
Thu 9am-3pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Department of Labor and Regulation, Spearfish Job Service Office
Free job search help, career exploration and resume workshops, one-on-one virtual help, referrals.
605-773-3372 · 120 Industrial Dr., Suite 8, Spearfish
Mon-Wed and Fri 8am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Labor and Regulation
- SD Department of Social Services, Spearfish
SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and child care assistance applications.
605-642-6904 · 877-268-0007 · 120 Industrial Drive, Suite 6, Spearfish
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- SD Vocational Rehabilitation, Spearfish Office
Job training and placement for people with disabilities, independent living services, deaf services.
605-642-6817 · 1300 North Avenue, Spearfish
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lead and Deadwood
Callback intake for rent, utility and basic needs help.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spearfish and Belle Fourche
Phone intake and home visit, rent and utility help, food, clothing and pharmacy vouchers.
605-269-0676 · 137 E. Illinois Street, Spearfish
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
Fall River County
- Fall River County Auditor and Welfare Office
One-time last-resort loans for rent to prevent eviction, utilities, prescriptions and burial.
605-745-5130 · 906 N. River Street, Hot Springs
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Hot Springs Ministerial Association, Emergency Services
Help with rent, electricity, gas, water and medicine through member churches.
605-745-4034 · 107 N. Chicago Street, Hot Springs
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Department of Social Services, Hot Springs
SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and child care assistance applications.
605-318-9500 · 888-747-0039 · 2411 Hero Avenue, Hot Springs
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
Statewide programs
- SD Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Up to $15,000 for crime-related medical, counseling, funeral and lost wage costs, apply online or by paper form.
605-773-6317 · 800-696-9476 · 118 W. Capitol Avenue, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Public Safety
- SD Department of Labor and Regulation (Job Service and Reemployment Assistance)
Job search help and training, unemployment claims, SDWORKS job listings, labor law questions.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Labor and Regulation
- SD Department of Social Services Benefits (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)
Apply, renew or report changes for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid/CHIP online, by paper form or at a local office.
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- SD Energy Assistance (LIEAP) and Weatherization
Help paying home heating bills, crisis help for disconnect notices or low fuel, free home weatherization.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- South Dakota 211 Helpline (Helpline Center)
24/7 referrals to local help for food, housing, utilities and more, text your ZIP code to 898211, online resource search.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site