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Local offices in Pierre
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Pierre Local Office
912 E. Sioux Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- Apply for benefitsVisit or contact the office about SNAP, Medicaid, child care help, or cash assistance.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sd.gov
Housing help · City office
Pierre Housing and Redevelopment Commission
Midtown Apartments, 301 W. Pleasant Dr., Pierre, SD
Help here
- Public housingContact the commission for information about public housing in Pierre.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ci.pierre.sd.us
Utilities · City office
Pierre Municipal Utilities
2301 Patron Parkway, Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- Utility service and billing helpAsk about city electric, water, and wastewater service, bills, or a disconnection.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpierre.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Helpline Center
Help here
- Help finding local resourcesCall 211 any time to find help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
2301 Patron Parkway, Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- City services and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding city services or the right city office.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpierre.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Pierre Area Senior Citizens Center
401 W. Pleasant Drive, Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- Senior activities and supportPeople age 50 and older can join activities, meals, and social events at the center.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pierreseniorcenter.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dlr.sd.gov
State office
South Dakota Driver Licensing, Pierre Office
118 W. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a South Dakota driver license or state ID in person.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sd.gov
Library · City office
Rawlins Public Library
1000 E. Church St., Pierre, SD 57501
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpierre.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pierre
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
Grow SD
104 Ash St. E., Sisseton, SD 57262
Listed on dss.sd.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Pierre
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.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Pierre American Job Center
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2 miles away
217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501-4506
Hours: Monday - Friday Call for an appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 3, 2026
Apprenticeship office
Pierre Field Office
1.7 miles away
225 S. Pierre Street, Room 223, Pierre, SD 57501-2479
Apprenticeship office
StartTodaySD Apprenticeship Program
2 miles away
123 West Missouri Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
Unemployment benefits in South Dakota
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
South Dakota Workforce Development Council
123 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
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 Hughes County
Pierre is in Hughes County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
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
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
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.
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hughescounty.org
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.
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
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofpierre.org
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.
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