Each listing is checked against the organization's own site or the official source it names. Call ahead to confirm hours.
Pennington County
- Dakota Plains Legal Services, Rapid City Office
Free civil legal help for income-eligible residents, wills and powers of attorney, online application any time.
605-342-7171 · 202 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City
Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Pennington County Public Defender
Court-appointed defense for people who cannot afford a lawyer, criminal, juvenile, abuse and neglect, and commitment cases.
605-394-2181 · 14 Saint Joseph Street, Suite 110, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
- Pennington County State's Attorney Victims Assistance Program
Help for crime victims with case updates, court hearings, impact statements, restitution and compensation applications.
130 Kansas City Street, Suite 300, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
- Where All Women Are Honored
24-hour crisis line, outreach advocacy for intimate partner violence and sexual assault, support groups, protection orders.
605-391-2609 · 2218 Jackson Boulevard, Suite 6, Rapid City
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 988 resource search
- Working Against Violence, Inc. (WAVI)
24/7 domestic violence and sexual assault crisis line and emergency shelter, court and hospital advocacy, protection order help.
605-341-3292 · 605-341-4808 (shelter) · 527 Quincy Street, Rapid City
Office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, crisis line and shelter 24/7
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
Meade County
- Crisis Intervention Shelter Service (CISS)
24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault crisis line, emergency shelter, protection order and victim compensation help.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 988 resource search
Lawrence County
- Victims of Violence Intervention Program (Artemis House)
24-hour crisis line for domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault, emergency shelter, protection order help.
Office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, hotline 24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 988 resource search
Custer County
- Women Escaping A Violent Environment (WEAVE)
24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault helpline, advocacy for victims in Custer and Fall River counties.
24/7
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 988 resource search
Statewide programs
- Access to Justice (State Bar of South Dakota)
Free volunteer lawyers for low-income civil cases, reduced-fee modest means program, apply through sdlawhelp.org.
855-287-3510 · 605-224-7554 · 111 W. Capitol Ave. #1, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Disability Rights South Dakota
Free advocacy and legal help for people with disabilities on abuse, discrimination, employment, benefits and voting.
800-658-4782 · 605-224-8294 · 2520 E. Franklin Street, Suite 2, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
- 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 Free Legal Answers
Free online civil legal questions answered by volunteer South Dakota attorneys for lower-income residents.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against State Bar of South Dakota
- SD Unified Judicial System Self-Help and Legal Form Help Line
Court forms, Guide and File online form builder, phone help with forms, Spanish forms.
Se habla españolChecked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Unified Judicial System