Human Services Office | Brookings County

520 3rd Street, Suite 330, Brookings, SD 57006

Eligibility

Must reside in Brookings County.

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

605-696-8261

Voice

Websitehttps://www.brookingscountysd.gov/450/Human-Services

Email[email protected]

Application process

Call for information and schedule an appointment.

Fees

Assistance is not free. Any assistance granted will be liened against you by Brookings County.

Service area

Brookings County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Must reach out to other non-profit organizations in town prior to reaching out. Provides limited emergency financial assistance as a last resort for those considered indigent and are residents of Brookings County. The office may assist if an individual is behind on rent or utilities, or needs prescription medications that insurance doesn't cover, emergency medical expenses, county burials and funerals. They also help with vision referrals to the Lions Club. Individuals must reside in Brookings County to be eligible for services. Assistance is not free, any assistance granted will be liened by Brookings County and will be required to pay back.

Last Assured

03/25/2026

What's Here

Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance Specialized Information and Referral Medical Care Expense Assistance Utility Service Payment Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance General Relief County Government Departments/Offices Rent Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Brookings County

Serving the citizens of Brookings County.