Stratford

Local offices in Stratford

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Stratford Office

  293 E. Rondell Ave., Stratford, SD 57474

  Help here

  • Town office and utilitiesContact the town about local government questions and municipal wastewater service.
  Call 605-622-0563DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Stratford

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

Offices for all of Brown County

Stratford is in Brown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · County office

  Brown County Welfare Department

  25 Market St., Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • County assistanceApply for county help with rent, utilities, approved medical costs, and burial expenses.Apply online
  Call 605-626-7125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brown.sd.us

• State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Aberdeen Local Office

  3401 10th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • Economic assistance and child supportApply in person for SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child care assistance, and child support services.Apply online
  Call 605-626-3160DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  South Dakota Department of Health, Brown County Public Health Nursing and WIC

  402 S. Main St., Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • Public health nursingAsk about public health nursing, health screenings, and local health programs.
  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently had a baby, or care for a young child.Read more
  Call 605-626-2626DirectionsWebsite

  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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Brown County Clerk of Court and Court Services

  101 SE 1st Ave., Aberdeen, SD 57402-1087

  Help here

  • Court information and filingGet court information and file documents with the Brown County court.
  • Self-help court informationFind forms and plain-language information for representing yourself in South Dakota courts.Read more
  Call 605-626-2451DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Brown County Veterans Service Office

  Brown County Courthouse, 101 1st Ave. SE, Suite 100, Aberdeen, SD 57401

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help checking eligibility and applying for veterans and dependent benefits.
  Call 605-626-7129DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brown.sd.us

Everything in Brown 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