Gettysburg

Local offices in Gettysburg

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

• Local office · City office

  City of Gettysburg City Hall and Departments

  109 E. Commercial Avenue, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • City services and utility billsContact city staff about water, sewer, garbage collection, public works, city services, or paying utility bills.
  Call 605-765-2264DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgettysburg.com

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Helpline, Helpline Center

  Help here

  • Information and referralsCall 211 any time to get connected with local health and social services, including help with basic needs.
  Website

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

• Library · County office

  Potter County Free Library

  205 West Commercial, Suite 103, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
  Call 605-765-9518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pottercounty.yoursdlibrary.org

City of Gettysburg website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gettysburg

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

Offices for all of Potter County

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

• 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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Human services · County office

  Potter County Auditor and Welfare Office

  201 S. Exene Street, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • Medical and burial assistanceThe county welfare office can explain eligibility for medical and burial assistance and how to apply.
  Call 605-765-9408DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Potter County Clerk of Court

  201 S. Exene Street, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • Court servicesThe Clerk of Court provides information about Potter County court matters and court services.
  Call 605-765-9472DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Potter County Veterans Service Office

  205 W. Commercial Street, Suite 102, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe veterans service officer helps veterans and their dependents understand and apply for benefits.
  Call 605-765-2836DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Potter County Free Library

  205 W. Commercial Street, Suite 103, Gettysburg, SD 57442

  Help here

  • Library resourcesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, and find reference resources.
  Call 605-765-9518DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pottercounty.yoursdlibrary.org

Everything in Potter 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