Every listing is checked against the organization's own site or the official source it names, and dated. Free to use, no sign-up. Call ahead to confirm hours.
By county
- Pennington CountyRapid City, Box Elder, Hill City, and Wall105 listings
- Meade CountySturgis, Piedmont, and Summerset22 listings
- Lawrence CountySpearfish, Deadwood, and Lead39 listings
- Custer CountyCuster and Hermosa10 listings
- Fall River CountyHot Springs and Edgemont18 listings
By need
- Food AssistanceFood banks, pantries, meal programs, WIC and SNAP help.48 listings
- Housing & ShelterShelters, housing authorities, rent and utility help, affordable housing.41 listings
- Crisis ServicesCrisis lines, domestic violence and sexual assault services, emergency help.17 listings
- Health & Mental HealthClinics, behavioral health, recovery, dental, public health, hospitals.56 listings
- Youth & FamiliesChild care help, family resource centers, early learning, youth programs.41 listings
- Senior ServicesSenior centers, meals, in-home help, aging services.21 listings
- Disability ServicesIndependent living, developmental disability services, vocational rehab.18 listings
- Veterans ServicesCounty veteran service officers, VA care, veteran housing.16 listings
- Employment & FinancialJob centers, job training, benefits enrollment, financial help.38 listings
- Education & TrainingAdult education, GED and ESL, libraries, college programs.31 listings
- Legal & AdvocacyFree and low-cost legal help.13 listings
- TransportationPublic transit, dial-a-ride, medical rides.7 listings
- Tribal & IndigenousServices run by and for Native people in Rapid City and the Black Hills, including Oyate Health Center.16 listings
- LGBTQ+ SupportAffirming groups and services.5 listings
- Community & CulturalCommunity foundations, community centers, volunteer networks, cultural groups.27 listings
- Animal WelfareAnimal shelters, animal control, pet adoption and help.2 listings
Statewide crisis lines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Helpline Center)
24/7 call, text or chat for suicidal crisis or emotional distress, substance use help, support for worried family and friends.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 988 resource search
- Poison Help Line (Sanford Poison Control, South Dakota)
24/7 poisoning and exposure advice from the national Poison Help line, South Dakota prevention education.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
- SD Child Protection Services, Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Report suspected child abuse or neglect, investigations with law enforcement, foster care and family services.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Se habla españolChecked 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
- StrongHearts Native Helpline
24/7 call, text or chat for Native Americans affected by domestic, dating or sexual violence, support for friends and family.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against the organization's site
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth crisis line)
24/7 crisis and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, call, text START to 678678, or chat.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD DHS and Helpline Center 211 listing)
- Veterans Crisis Line
24/7 crisis support for veterans, service members and their families, dial 988 then press 1, text 838255, online chat.
24/7
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Military OneSource (U.S. Department of Defense)
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
- Dakota at Home (Aging and Disability Resource Connection)
Statewide intake line for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers, in-home services, meals, caregiver support, elder abuse reports.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- DakotaLink (SD Assistive Technology Program)
Assistive technology assessments, short-term device loans, equipment sales, installation and training.
800-645-0673 · 605-394-6742 · 1161 Deadwood Avenue, Suite 5, Rapid City
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Boards and Commissions
- 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)
- Feeding South Dakota Mobile Food Distribution
Free monthly drive-through food distributions, schedule by town online.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- Safe Space (Helpline Center)
Mental health resources and support for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults, phone line.
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD 211 directory)
- SD Accessible Library Services (Talking Book Library)
Free audio, braille and large print books by mail for South Dakotans who cannot read standard print.
800-423-6665 · 605-773-3131 · 800 Governors Drive, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD State Library
- SD Birth to Three (Department of Education)
Statewide early intervention program for infants and toddlers with delays, referral to local service coordinator.
605-773-3678 · 800 Governors Drive, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Dakota at Home (SD Department of Human Services)
- 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 Department of Veterans Affairs
State veterans benefits, county VSO directory, claims help, state veterans home and cemetery.
605-773-3269 · 877-579-0015 · 425 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Veterans Affairs
- 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
- 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 Housing Search
Free statewide rental listing search, including Section 8 and accessible units.
24/7 online
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- SD Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Travel (NEMT)
Mileage, meal and lodging reimbursement for Medicaid members traveling to covered medical care outside their town.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- SD Medicaid Recipient Hotline
Questions about Medicaid coverage, claims and primary care provider choice for South Dakota Medicaid members.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Social Services
- SD PLAN Family Planning Clinics (SD Department of Health)
Sliding-fee birth control, pregnancy and STI testing, health screenings, statewide clinic list.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Health
- SD Relay (711)
Dial 711 to place TTY relay calls.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Labor and Regulation
- 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
- South Dakota Housing Development Authority
First-time homebuyer loans, down payment help, home repair loans, housing counseling.
605-773-3181 · 3060 E. Elizabeth Street, Pierre
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm CT
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center 211
- South Dakota WIC
Statewide WIC program, help finding the nearest Child and Family Services office.
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against SD Department of Health
- The Transformation Project
Support, advocacy and resources for transgender and gender-diverse youth, young adults and families, free clothing closet.
605-836-3105 · 500 N. Western Avenue, Suite 300, Sioux Falls
Checked Nov. 1, 2026 against Helpline Center family resources search