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Local offices in Chamberlain
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Chamberlain Office
320 Sorensen Drive, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or call about SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, and TANF applications.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Utilities · City office
Water and Wastewater Department
600 S. River Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Water serviceContact the department about city water service and water system questions.
- Utility billsCall the city office to ask about water and sewer billing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchamberlain.com
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 any time to find help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Local office · City office
City of Chamberlain Office
715 N. Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- City administration and resident helpContact the city office for help with city records, meetings, and local services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchamberlain.com
State office
South Dakota Driver Exam Station, Chamberlain
300 S. Courtland Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the exam station for driver license services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Library · City office
Cozard Memorial Library
110 E. Lawler Avenue, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its books, learning materials, and community programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchamberlain.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Chamberlain Community Center
112 N. Main Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Recreation and community centerContact the recreation office about activities and use of the community center.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchamberlain.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chamberlain
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
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 Chamberlain
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 Chamberlain. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Pierre American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
64 miles away
217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-4506
Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Mitchell American Job Center
Also helps young people
65 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
Huron American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
66 miles away
1000 18th Street SW, Suite 5, Huron, SD 57350
Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday
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 Brule County
Chamberlain is in Brule County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Chamberlain Office
320 Sorensen Dr., Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Benefits assistanceApply for food, medical, and cash assistance or get help with your benefits.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Public health · State office
Brule County Public Health Nursing Services
300 S. Courtland St., Suite 201, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Public health nursingCall to arrange public health nursing services by appointment.
- WICAsk about WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on doh.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Courts and legal help · State office
Brule County Clerk of Court
300 South Courtland Street, Suite 111, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Court clerk servicesContact the clerk for information about court records, filings, and court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov
Older adults · State office
Dakota at Home
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and people with disabilities live at home.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
State office
Chamberlain Driver License Exam Station
300 South Courtland Street, Chamberlain, SD 57325
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or identification card.Read more
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
- 211 Helpline Center
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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