Jefferson

Local offices in Jefferson

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

• Local office · City office

  Jefferson City Hall

  208 Main Street, Jefferson, SD 57038

  Help here

  • City services and utility connectionsContact City Hall to ask about city services or connect water, sewer, and garbage service.Read more
  Call 605-966-5838DirectionsWebsite

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

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Jefferson Community Center

  309 S. Railroad Avenue, Jefferson, SD 57038

  Help here

  • Community center reservationsResidents can contact City Hall to ask about reserving the center for gatherings, meetings, parties, and recreation programs.
  Call 605-966-5838DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Jefferson, South Dakota website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jefferson

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

Job help near Jefferson

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 Jefferson. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Vermillion American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  904 East Cherry Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-1742

  Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Yankton American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  47 miles away

  3113 Spruce Street, Suite 124, Yankton, SD 57078-5320

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, Thursday 9 am to 5 pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Sioux Falls American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  65 miles away

  1501 S. Highline Avenue, Suite 1D, Sioux Falls, SD 57110

  Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am - 5pm

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

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 Union County

Jefferson 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.
  Call 605-356-2666DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 605-260-4400DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 211Website

  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.
  Call 605-356-2644DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 605-356-2132DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 833-663-9673Website

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

Everything in Union 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