The Indigent Medication Program provides temporary financial support to South Dakotans for medications used to treat mental illness and substance use disorders and related laboratory costs while other funding options are identified. Medications and services covered: psychotropic medications or medications used to treat a mental health diagnosis, medications used to decrease the side effects associated with psychotropic medications, medications used to treat alcohol use disorders and opioid use disorders, laboratory tests related to medications being taken to treat a mental health or substance use diagnoses. To view a list of Participating Pharmacies/Clinics, visit: https://dss.sd.gov/docs/behavioralhealth/providers/Participating_Providers.pdf The initial application can be found on the website.

Coordinates dental services free of charge to the elderly, disabled, or medically compromised individuals who qualify for the program.

Offers one-on-one professional assistance with eliminating healthcare access barriers for individuals living with a serious health condition. Provides assistance with accessing prescribed medical treatment and services, understanding health insurance benefits, paying for treatment, paying for living expenses, and employment during medical treatment.

Assists with the following as a last payer - indigent medical claims (excluding prescriptions), utilities, and burial, and funeral expense assistance.

Responsible for commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections. Businesses apply for beer and liquor licenses with the auditor. The auditor also figures real estate and mobile home taxes and handles county bid lettings. This office oversees one time, last resort/emergency assistance for residents who need help with burial expenses, medical indigent claims, prescription payment assistance and rent or utility payment assistance (to prevent eviction or disconnection). The Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Provides the following services - emergency room, inpatient care, comprehensive primary care, Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH), behavioral health, adult and pediatric dental, eye clinic, radiology, laboratory, nursing, pharmacy, public health nursing, dietician, and telehealth (including behavioral health, internal medicine, and rheumatology).

​Medical and travel expense assistance. Helps with hearing aid repair, wheelchairs, walkers, bath chairs, and eyeglasses. Funeral arrangement assistance.

​The Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) makes it easier for those struggling to afford their medicines to find and learn about various programs that may be available to make prescription medicines more affordable for them, their loved ones or their patients. Visit MAT for more information. PhRMA represents research-based pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing new medicines that will enable patients to live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

Fully online application and ordering process. Provides e-vouchers for new prescription eyeglasses. $10.00 application fee for all applicants. Covers USA equally. Does not provide or pay for eye exams.

Offers information and referral for community services. - Emergency services based on availability and qualifications for the following: Emergency short term lodging Gas / Transportation for out-of-town medical appointment or stranded motorist In-state one-way bus ticket Utility assistance electric, water, or gas with a disconnection notice Prescription / medications Clothing Personal hygiene items Formula Disposable diapers - Emergency food based on availability and qualifications, including the: BackPack food program Pierre and Ft. Pierre food pantry Senior food box program - Holiday meals ie. Thanksgiving Basket - package containing ingredients to make a meal along with a frozen turkey Volunteer opportunities Distributor of The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) is provided by USDA through the State of South Dakota. Only requirement - individual must fall under TEFAP guidelines

LifeSight provides four primary programs: - KidsFIRST: provides free vision screenings for pre-school and elementary school children by means of partnerships with area eye care professionals and local volunteers. To schedule a KidsFIRST free vision screening, contact LifeSight at 605-716-6733. Screenings are available for children 6 months of age - 5th grade. - Gift of Sight: provides sight-saving surgeries to those in our community without the financial means to afford care, helping these individuals regain their vision, and most importantly, independence, mobility and quality of life, this program is available only by referral from an area eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist). - VisionCARE: provides no-cost eye exams and glasses, critical to one's overall health and wellbeing, to individuals who meet program criteria and have no other option for care, providing a simple but powerful path to helping people see better to live better. Contact LifeSight at 605-716-6733 for program criteria information. - Scholarship Program: Annually awards the LifeSight Dr. Paul L. Zimmerman Memorial Endowed Scholarship to a fourth year student at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine planning to pursue a career in ophthalmology. LifeSight does not offer Eye Examinations, but serves as a resource and referral contact for those with vision impairment.

Provides financial assistance with medical bills. Welfare program is considered the last resort. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply.

Delta Dental's mobile truck provides quality care to children from first tooth through age 21 who can't afford or access a dentist. Service is provided at no cost to the family, and no insurance is necessary. The Mobile truck is scheduled to visit Madison, SD on Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 14, 2024 and Flandreau, SD on Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26, 2024.

Auditor's responsibilities include commissioners proceedings, agendas, and records, accounting records, revenue and expense reports, voter registration and elections, Beer and liquor licenses, Figures real estate and mobile home taxes, and Handles county bid lettings. Auditor and Treasurer work in conjunction to pay county bills. Notary Public services available. Welfare's responsibilities include manages medical indigent claims, manages employee drug and alcohol testing programs, and other resources may be available upon application.

Falls Community Health is a family practice medical clinic and dental clinic with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The Community Health Center was established in 1979 with its goal being to remove the barriers, primarily financial, that exist and limit the access of lower income individuals or families seeking primary health care services.  ​Services for the general public include family health, lab radiology, well-child care, immunizations, family planning (including birth control, STD screening and treatment), patient education, diabetes care, and dental care. Services for established clinic patients include outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling, psychiatry services, transportation assistance (transporter of last resort), and pharmacy assistance to clients of the Falls Community Health Care Clinic.

Healthcare and emergency dental care for underinsured and uninsured residents of the Northern Black Hills (ages 19-64) who meet qualifying income guidelines and do not qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, and Veteran's Assistance. Works with 7 pharmacies in Belle Fourche, Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and Sturgis.

Provides emergency assistance for the following: - Disconnection notices for water, lights, and heating - Eviction notices - Transportation - stranded motorist, medical appointments (gasoline), one-way bus tickets - Emergency lodging for one night - Clothing needs - Prescription assistance The Vermillion Ministerial Association is a supporter of the Vermillion Salvation Army.

Goal is to assist low-income, HIV infected individuals with the cost of specific health care needs. Benefits of the program are determined by federal guidelines and a state advisory council. Due to limited funding, applicants may be placed on a waiting listing until the program can serve them. Due to restricted funding, services are limited, and the services offered east and west river are not identical. Applicants will need to set up an appointment with applicable case management organization to determine what, if any services, the applicant may be eligible for, and the case management organization can provide.

Delta Dental's mobile truck provides quality care to children from first tooth through age 21 who can't afford or access a dentist. Service is provided at no cost to the family, and no insurance is necessary. The van travels to different communities, and is not an ongoing service (typically happens 1 or 2 times a year at a location).

Rx Outreach is a fully licensed, nonprofit, mail order pharmacy. Providing access to affordable medications regardless of insurance status (insured or uninsured) or documentation status. Offering transparent and affordable pricing with no hidden or additional fees and convenient home delivery. Pharmacists are available for consultation and calls will be returned within 1 business dat. All other voicemail inquiries will be responded to within two business days.

Falls Community Health is a family practice medical clinic and dental clinic with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. The Community Health Center was established in 1979 with its goal being to remove the barriers, primarily financial, that exist and limit the access of lower income individuals or families seeking primary health care services.  ​Services for the general public include family health, lab radiology, well-child care, immunizations, family planning (including birth control, STD screening and treatment), patient education, diabetes care, and dental care. Services for established clinic patients include outpatient mental health and substance abuse counseling, psychiatry services, transportation assistance (transporter of last resort), and pharmacy assistance to clients of the Falls Community Health Care Clinic.

Services include 45 bed hospital, emergency room, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgical, Dental, and Prescription Assistance. Enrolled members of a Native American tribe can get free prescriptions by visiting their local IHS.

This office offers the following emergency assistance - Economic Assistance (i.e. Rent, Utility shut-offs disconnects), Medical Assistance, and Burial Assistance.

The Auditor is the keeper of County records and acts as a bookkeeper of County business. The Auditor is responsible for County Commissioner meetings including scheduling, agenda, business follow-up, Preparing the County's budget, Audit bills or other claims against the County and prepare the warrants in payment of these bills, Figuring the mil levy, and Head election officer of the County. Notary Public services available. Some fees may apply. Based on eligibility guidelines, Welfare services include medical assistance, utilities assistance for disconnect notices on heating bills, and burial and funeral assistance.

If eligible, temporary emergency financial assistance is available for children's needs of up to $1,500. All other avenues must be exhausted before applying for assistance.