Jerauld County

Local offices in Jerauld County

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

• Human services · County office

  Jerauld County Auditor and Welfare Office

  205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

  Help here

  • County welfare assistanceEligible residents can ask about medical, utility shutoff, and burial or funeral assistance.
  Call 605-539-9301DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com

• Public health · State office

  Jerauld County Public Health Nursing Services

  602 1st Street NE, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

  Help here

  • Public health nursingResidents can contact Beadle County Public Health Nursing Services to arrange an appointment in Jerauld County.
  Call 605-353-7135DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Community Counseling Services

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and substance use treatmentResidents can contact the listed provider to find mental health or substance use treatment serving Jerauld County.
  Call 605-352-8596Website

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Jerauld County Clerk of Court

  205 South Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

  Help here

  • Court informationResidents can contact the Clerk of Court for information about court services and proceedings.
  Call 605-539-1202DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Jerauld County Emergency Management

  205 Wallace Avenue, Wessington Springs, SD 57382

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessResidents can get information about preparing for and responding to disasters.
  Call 605-539-1311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on jerauldcountysd.com

Jerauld County website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Jerauld County

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

Job help near Jerauld 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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Jerauld County. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Huron American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  25 miles away

  1000 18th Street SW, Suite 5, Huron, SD 57350

  Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Mitchell American Job Center

  Also helps young people

  37 miles away

  1321 North Main St., Mitchell, SD 57301-1354

  Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment

  Call 605-773-3372DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026

• American Job Center

  Watertown American Job Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  90 miles away

  2001 9th Ave., SW, Suite 200, Watertown, SD 57201-4029

  Hours: Monday - 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.

Cities and towns in Jerauld County

• Alpena
• Lane
• Wessington Springs

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