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Provides food to meet basic nutritional needs. Assistance is available once per month.

Provides emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence and sexual assault. Services include comprehensive survivor-centered services, a 24-hour crisis hotline, advocacy, safety planning, support groups, court accompaniment for civil and criminal proceedings, and assistance with housing and community resources.

Early Head Start prenatal and children age birth to five, promotes healthy prenatal outcomes for pregnant women; helps enhance the development of very young children and promotes healthy family functioning; and provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and mental health services. All services are provided in the home. Head Start Centers offer a comprehensive, no cost early learning and support program for children 3 - 5. Residents of Corson County are served through the Lemmon Head Start Center.

​Dakota Plains Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization funded by Congress through the National Legal Services Corporation to provide free legal assistance to eligible persons residing in the service area. Also can help with wills (for possessions), living wills (for medical issues), power of attorney paperwork.

Provides services designed to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault and support survivors. Services include advocacy, a crisis helpline, referrals, assistance filing protection orders and temporary protection orders, group support, transportation, and case management.

The County Extension Office is the base of the 4-H Youth Program Advisor. It provides youth development education via the South Dakota 4-H program and other youth enrichment learning experiences at the community level as well as information including fact sheets, feature articles, podcasts, webinars and more is accessible to constituents through website www.igrow.org.

Enables adults of all ages to maintain their independence by providing a safe, home-like environment in a community group setting that offers therapeutic activities, exercise, healthcare, and nutrition services. Program participants receive a day full of activities that promote social, physical, and emotional well-being. The Adult Day Services Programs provide respite for caregivers so they are able to continue working or relax and take time for themselves.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Provides income-based sliding fee scale services for anyone of reproductive age (men, women, adolescents) including birth control/contraceptives/vasectomy, annual exams including Pap smears/Breast exams, referrals for higher level care, STI/HIV screening, pregnancy testing/counseling, and sexual health education. Free condoms are available.

A volunteer fire department providing fire services and issuing burn permits for the City of Deadwood.

Protects the rights of the citizens within its jurisdiction to be free from criminal attacks, to be secure in their possessions and to live in peace. The department is a year-round prescription drug take-back site. The County Sheriff is also the contact mental health holds, burning bans, county jails/correctional facilities and fingerprinting (call for specifics). Also operates a Search and Rescue Team, that includes a team of volunteers to perform search and rescue of persons, assist in the recovery of bodies, assist Law Enforcement with evidence recovery, and promote safety.

Emergency response involving critical infrastructure in Brule County. This does not cover private individuals. Offers a course covering the basics of being a weather spotter. The goal of the course is to provide baseline training for all spotters through multiple modules covering the procedures for spotting (including communication and spotter report criteria) and safety considerations for all hazards. This course is open to the public for ages 12 and up.

Elected officials who oversee the administration and policy-making of county government. Responsible for managing the county's budget, enacting local laws and ordinances, and representing county interests at the state and federal levels. They also oversee various county services and departments.

Grocery departments consists of meat, deli, dairy, frozen foods, produce, pantry, health & beauty, and general merchandise. Online ordering and curbside pickup is available during regular business hours.

Cougar Cupboard works to reduce food insecurity among USF students by providing students in need with food (non-perishable and fresh) and hygiene items.

The County Extension Office is the base of the 4-H Youth Program Advisor. It provides youth development education via the South Dakota 4-H program and other youth enrichment learning experiences at the community level as well as information including fact sheets, feature articles, podcasts, webinars and more is accessible to constituents through website www.igrow.org.

The Yankton County Veterans Service Office (VSO) supports Veterans, their dependents, and survivors in accessing a broad range of benefits, including those available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South Dakota. Also connects Veterans to other organizations that may provide additional resources and benefits. Primary services include assistance with VA health care, educational benefits, disability claims, death and survivor benefits, home loan certificates, and obtaining military records and discharges. The VSO offers comprehensive claims services, guiding Veterans through VA procedures, providing follow-up after decisions, and sharing information about eligibility at VA medical facilities. Assists eligible South Dakota Veterans in applying for the State Bonus Program and coordinates DAV van transportation for medical appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge papers (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the Yankton County Registrar of Deeds Office for safekeeping.

The County Extension Office is the base of the 4-H Youth Program Advisor. It provides youth development education via the South Dakota 4-H program and other youth enrichment learning experiences at the community level as well as information including fact sheets, feature articles, podcasts, webinars and more is accessible to constituents through website www.igrow.org.

ICAP Housing Services provides the following programs: Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention Programs: aims to help two specific groups - persons who are at great risk of homelessness and those who have become homeless. Services that can be provided include case management, security deposit and rent assistance. These services are aimed at helping participants to retain their housing, therefore avoiding homelessness, or to re-enter appropriate permanent housing as quickly as possible. Housing Repair / Rehabilitation: Provides a zero-interest, five-year decreasing balance loan for eligible homeowners to be used for accessibility modifications for persons with disabilities, in addition to making necessary repairs for health, safety and code compliance. Self-Help Housing Rehabilitation: Eligible participants will work with program staff to identify their specific needs and to create a work plan. The Program Coordinator will find the best funding sources available to the homeowners and assist them throughout the process. Weatherization and Furnace Replacement Program: Aimed at making housing for low-income persons more energy-efficient and less costly for the residents. The residence is audited and a list of needs is developed. The program provides the materials and pays contractors for the labor to weatherize the home (caulk cracks, insulate, weather-strip, fix windows, etc.). Furnaces can be repaired or replaced, if not repairable, through the program. In addition, some inefficient/high-cost non-operating appliances (range / refrigerator / water heater) can also be replaced in certain circumstances. Homeless Rent and Deposit: Helping homeless households get into housing. Must provide steady and reliable source of income. Applicant must agree to case management services.

Non Profit Toy Library that creates educational toy boxes, color coded by age group, FREE to borrow and sanitized, available at the Main Office and at Partner Libraries. Take them home, play, have fun, bring it back and repeat.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) is a temporary public assistance work program administered by the Department of Social Services in partnership with the Department of Labor and Regulation. It is designed to provide temporary assistance and build economic self-sufficiency for children and families. Eligibility and income guidelines are available by phone or by visiting the website.

Provides pharmacy services including: immunizations and vaccines, prescription refills, transfers, and disposal sites; pet Medications, Medicare assistance.

Utilities Department oversees street construction and repair, general city ground maintenance, perform snow and ice control procedures, maintains the storm drainage systems, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities in the water system and sewage collection system, water and sewer lines, maintains and installs water meters and fire hydrants, and maintains the City lagoons.

The daytime program provides the following services: case management for connection with needed resources, access to computers and a phone for housing and job searches, showers, laundry, clothing bank, hot coffee, lunch, and temporary mail address services.

Family Assistance Centers (FAC) have been established to assist, support and connect service members, veterans and their families to all things related to military services. Centers provide a focal point of information and resources for eight essential services, including crisis intervention, legal, financial, TRICARE, ID Cards and DEERS, community information and outreach, the exceptional family member program and the emergency family assistance center. The Family Assistance Center is critical in providing help to all Military Families., especially for geographically dispersed families who are unable to access services at a local bases, installations, or forts.