Brookings

Local offices in Brookings

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services Brookings Local Office

  1310 Main Avenue South, Suite 101, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesApply for SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, TANF, and other listed state services at this office.Apply online
  Call 605-318-9477DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov

• Utilities · City office

  Brookings Municipal Utilities

  525 Western Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Utility bills and serviceGet help starting or stopping electric, water, and wastewater service, paying bills, or discussing a bill you cannot pay.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-692-6325DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brookingsutilities.com

• Local office · City office

  Brookings City Hall

  520 3rd Street, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • City government servicesVisit City Hall for help with city departments, records, and other city services.
  Call 605-692-6281DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbrookings-sd.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Brookings Activity Center

  320 Fifth Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Activities and meals for older adultsPeople age 55 and older can take part in activities, classes, and weekday group meals.
  Call 605-692-4492DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbrookings-sd.gov

• State office

  Brookings Driver License Exam Station

  1012 22nd Avenue South, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit the exam station for driver license and identification services.
  Call 605-773-6883DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov

• Library · City office

  Brookings Public Library

  515 3rd Street, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Library servicesCounty residents can borrow materials, use public computers, and join library programs.
  Call 605-692-9407DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofbrookings-sd.gov

City of Brookings website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brookings

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Brookings

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 Brookings. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Watertown American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  44 miles away

  2001 9th Ave., SW, Suite 200, Watertown, SD 57201-4029

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Sioux Falls American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  53 miles away

  1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1D, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

  Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Huron American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  71 miles away

  1000 18th Street SW, Suite 5, Huron, SD 57350

  Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

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 Brookings County

Brookings is in Brookings County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Brookings County Human Services

  520 3rd St, Suite 330, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Short-term county assistanceThe office may help eligible county residents with rent, utilities, burial, funeral, or hospital bills.
  Call 605-696-8261DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brookingscountysd.gov

• State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Brookings Office

  1310 Main Ave. S., Suite 101, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • SNAP, Medicaid, and TANFResidents can get help with SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and other listed benefit programs at this office.Apply online
  Call 605-318-9477DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership, Brookings County

  415 8th St South, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Community assistanceICAP helps eligible residents with services that can include housing, utility, food, and employment support.
  Call 605-692-6391DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov

• State office

  South Dakota WIC, Brookings Local Agency

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition programWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 605-910-5520Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Helpline Center 211

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall 211 for help finding local health, human service, and community resources.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Veterans · County office

  Brookings County Veterans Services

  520 3rd Street, Suite 220, Brookings, SD 57006

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpVeterans, their spouses, and dependents can get help understanding benefits and preparing claims.
  Call 605-696-8260DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brookingscountysd.gov

Everything in Brookings County

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