Hughes County

Local offices in Hughes County

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

• Human services · State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Pierre Office

  912 E Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food assistance and other financial help for eligible households.
  • Child supportGet help with child support services, including establishing and collecting support.Read more
  Call 605-773-3612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Hughes County Public Health Nursing Services and WIC

  740 E Sioux Ave, Suite 107, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Public health nursingContact the county public health nurses about local health services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.Read more
  Call 605-773-3638DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Hughes County Veteran Service Office

  104 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Veteran servicesGet help finding and applying for programs and services for veterans.
  Call 605-773-6975DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hughescounty.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Pierre Job Service Office

  217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and workforce training.
  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov

• State office

  Hughes County Driver License Office

  420 S Garfield, Suite 700, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification card applicationsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or identification card.
  Call 605-773-6883DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  Rawlins Municipal Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesHughes County residents can get a library card and use the library’s books and other resources.Read more
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpierre.org

Hughes County, South Dakota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hughes County

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

Job help near Hughes County

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.

• Apprenticeship office

  Pierre Field Office

  1.7 miles away

  225 S. Pierre Street, Room 223, Pierre, SD 57501-2479

  Call 605-224-7983Directions

• Apprenticeship office

  StartTodaySD Apprenticeship Program

  2 miles away

  123 West Missouri Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

  Call 605-910-7031Directions

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.

Cities and towns in Hughes County

• Blunt
• Harrold
• Pierre

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