Hot Springs
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Local offices in Hot Springs
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Hot Springs Office
2411 Hero Avenue, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for SNAP, child care assistance, Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Housing help · City office
Hot Springs Housing and Redevelopment Commission
201 S. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for income-based housing for eligible older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hotspringshousing.org
Utilities · City office
Public Works
303 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- City utility serviceAsk about starting water, sewer, or garbage service and city utility bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hotspringssd.gov
State office
Hot Springs Driver License Exam Station
206 S. Chicago Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Driver licenses and ID cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or ID card in person.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.sd.gov
Library · City office
Hot Springs Public Library
2005 Library Drive, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hotspringspubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
303 N. River Street, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- City servicesContact City Hall for help with city services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hotspringssd.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hot Springs
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
Western South Dakota Community Action Agency
1844 Lombardy Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703-4130
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fall River County
Hot Springs is in Fall River County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Fall River Public Health Services
709 Jensen Hwy, Suite D, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible women, infants, and children.
- Immunizations and screeningsAsk about vaccines, health screenings, and referrals to other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallrivercountysd.gov
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Hot Springs Office
2411 Hero Ave, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Benefits and child supportContact the office about applying for food, medical, and cash assistance or getting child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Veterans · County office
Fall River County Veteran’s Services
906 N River St, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans’ benefit claims, education benefits, home loans, and burial benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallrivercountysd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Fall River County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency alerts, preparedness, evacuation, and disaster response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on fallrivercountysd.gov
State office
Fall River County Driver License Office
206 S Chicago Street, Senior Center, Hot Springs, SD 57747
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