Sully County

Local offices in Sully County

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

• Human services · County office

  Sully County Auditor and Welfare

  700 Ash Avenue, Onida, SD 57564

  Help here

  • County welfare assistanceAsk about county medical, burial, and funeral assistance.
  Call 605-258-2541DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sully.sdcounty.gov

• State office

  South Dakota Department of Social Services, Pierre Office

  912 E. Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Food assistanceApply for food assistance and ask about your application.Apply onlineRead more
  • Medicaid and cash assistanceAsk about Medicaid and cash assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 605-773-3612DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Sully County Clerk of Court

  700 Ash Avenue, Onida, SD 57564

  Help here

  • Court servicesContact the Clerk of Court about court filings, records, and procedures.
  Call 605-258-2535DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Dakota at Home

  3800 E. Highway 34, Hillsview Plaza, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource referralsGet information and referrals for services that help older adults and people with disabilities live at home.
  Call 833-663-9673DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Sully County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and disaster responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county disaster response.
  Call 605-258-2244Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sully.sdcounty.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  South Dakota 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  South Dakota Job Service, Pierre

  217 W. Missouri Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career coaching, and skills training.
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · Regional office

  Sully Area Library

  500 S. 8th St., Onida, SD 57564

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use digital books and audiobooks, and ask library staff for help.
  Call 605-258-2133DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sullyarealibrary.weebly.com

Sully County, South Dakota website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Sully County

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

Cities and towns in Sully County

• Agar
• Onida

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