Big Stone City
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Local offices in Big Stone City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Big Stone City Office
400 Washington Street, Big Stone City, SD 57216
Help here
- City services and utility billsContact the city office for utility billing, to pay your bill, or to ask for help with city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigstonecitysd.gov
Library · County office
Grant County Library, Big Stone City Branch
400 Washington Street, Suite 102, Big Stone City, SD 57216
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow library materials and use its local library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigstonecitysd.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Big Stone Community Center
400 Washington Street, Big Stone City, SD 57216
Help here
- Community center rentalsContact the city office to ask about renting the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bigstonecitysd.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Big Stone 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
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
111 N. Van Eps Ave., Madison, SD 57042-0268
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Grant County
Big Stone City is in Grant County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Grant County Public Health Services
210 E 5th Ave., Milbank, SD 57252
Help here
- Public health and immunizationsGet health screenings, immunizations, and other community health services.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.sd.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Dakota 211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, bills, and health care.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Veterans · County office
Grant County Veterans Service Office
210 E 5th Ave., Milbank, SD 57252
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and following up on claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.sd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Grant County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency notificationsSign up to receive county emergency alerts by phone, email, or text.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on grantcounty.sd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Watertown Job Service Office
2001 9th Avenue SW, Suite 200, Watertown, SD 57201
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpJob seekers can get help with career planning, job searches, resumes, training, and workshops.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office
Grant County Driver License Office
1001 E 4th Avenue, City Hall, Milbank, SD 57252
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or identification card.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.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