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Local offices in Alpena
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Alpena City Clerk
Help here
- City government helpContact the city clerk for help with city government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on alpenasd.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Alpena
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
East River Legal Services
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
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc.
106 SW West, Wagner, SD 57380
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Alpena
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Alpena. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Huron American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
13 miles away
1000 18th Street SW, Suite 5, Huron, SD 57350
Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Mitchell American Job Center
Also helps young people
36 miles away
1321 North Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301-1354
Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
American Job Center
Watertown American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
78 miles away
2001 9th Ave., SW, Suite 200, Watertown, SD 57201-4029
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
Unemployment benefits in South Dakota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
South Dakota Workforce Development Council
123 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Jerauld County
Alpena is in Jerauld County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Jerauld County Auditor and Welfare Office
205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- County welfare assistanceEligible residents can ask about medical, utility shutoff, and burial or funeral assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com
Public health · State office
Jerauld County Public Health Nursing Services
602 1st Street NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Public health nursingResidents can contact Beadle County Public Health Nursing Services to arrange an appointment in Jerauld County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.sd.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Community Counseling Services
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use treatmentResidents can contact the listed provider to find mental health or substance use treatment serving Jerauld County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Jerauld County Clerk of Court
205 South Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Court informationResidents can contact the Clerk of Court for information about court services and proceedings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jerauld County Emergency Management
205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382
Help here
- Emergency preparednessResidents can get information about preparing for and responding to disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com
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.
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