Elk Point
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Local offices in Elk Point
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
211 Helpline | Helpline Center
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, social services, and government programs.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Local office · City office
Elk Point City Hall
106 W. Pleasant St, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- City servicesVisit City Hall for help with city services and municipal matters.
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city electric, water, and sewer accounts and pay utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on elkpoint.org
State office
Elk Point Driver Exam Station
106 W. Pleasant St, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the driver exam station for in-person driver licensing services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · Regional office
Elk Point-Jefferson Community/Public Library
402 S. Douglas St, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on epjcommunity.yoursdlibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Elk Point
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
Offices for all of Union County
Elk Point is in Union County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Union County Welfare Office
209 E. Main Street, Suite 140, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- Emergency assistanceThe county may help residents with low incomes pay emergency medical bills or burial costs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dakotaathome.sd.gov
State office
Union County WIC Clinic
209 E. Main Street, Suite 240, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC provides nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
South Dakota 211 Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local services for needs like food, bills, health care, and housing.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Public health · County office
Union County Community Health Nurse
209 E. Main Street, Suite 240, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- ImmunizationsThe county nurse provides immunizations by appointment.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unioncountysd.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Union County Clerk of Court
209 East Main Street, Suite 230, Elk Point, SD 57025
Help here
- Court clerk servicesThe Clerk of Court provides information about court filings and local 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
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
- South Dakota 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.
Call 988Text 988