Medical assistance programs include: ​Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Coverage includes such things as doctor, hospital, prescription drugs, counseling, dental and glasses. Insurance for children up to age 19 at no cost to the family if the income is below certain income levels found on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If the family income is below 140%, the children may be eligible with or without private health insurance. If there is insurance, CHIP will pay the deductibles, co-insurance, and possibly some medical services not covered by the private insurance. ​Medicaid: Health care coverage for people who qualify. To be eligible for Medicaid, individuals must fall into a coverage group and meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility criteria. Provides help for older adults and people with disabilities.

A public health nutrition program for income-eligible infants and children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. WIC provides nutrition education to help make healthy eating choices, breastfeeding education for expectant and new mothers looking to learn more about their infant nutrition options, referrals to connect families with quality medical care and other community services, and food benefits to help families purchase nutritious groceries at participating businesses statewide.

Provides South Dakotans with information to help take small, manageable steps toward a healthier life. There are special sections just for kids, teens, parents, adults, seniors, workplaces, and health professionals.

Connects people to safe and confidential services related to preventing pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and assisting to achieve the desired number of children. Also offers STI screening, pregnancy testing, birth control options, and resources to maintain a healthy reproductive system.

Juveniles are committed to the Juvenile Division of the Department of Corrections by a Circuit Court Judge. Mission is to protect the citizens of South Dakota by providing safe and secure facilities for juvenile offenders and to provide opportunities for their rehabilitation, and to provide effective community supervision upon their release.

The South Dakota Department of Health is offering a series of public MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination clinics across the state. Measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications, but it is preventable through the safe and effective MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. For more information on measles please visit the website.

Investigates child abuse and neglect cases by working with the State's Attorney, law enforcement, and community resources to determine extent of alleged child abuse or neglect. Other services include adoptions, licensing of foster homes, assessment services, case management, and intensive family services. To report abuse or neglect, during regular business hours dial (877) 244-0864. After business hours, contact local law enforcement.

A public health nutrition program for income-eligible infants and children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. WIC provides nutrition education to help make healthy eating choices, breastfeeding education for expectant and new mothers looking to learn more about their infant nutrition options, referrals to connect families with quality medical care and other community services, and food benefits to help families purchase nutritious groceries at participating businesses statewide.

The Court Services Officers design and supervise juvenile diversion program services, conduct adult and juvenile, misdemeanant and felony pre-sentence investigations and prepare related written reports and recommendations, provide probation services to adult and juvenile, misdemeanant and felony probationers and their families, plan and collect offender-paid victim restitution, and develop and supervise offender community service programs, providing public education programs, and manage community-based service activities for adult and juvenile, misdemeanor and felony offenders and their families.

A public health nutrition program for income-eligible infants and children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. WIC provides nutrition education to help make healthy eating choices, breastfeeding education for expectant and new mothers looking to learn more about their infant nutrition options, referrals to connect families with quality medical care and other community services, and food benefits to help families purchase nutritious groceries at participating businesses statewide.

Parole Services is the oversight division for the parolees under supervision of the Department of Corrections. Parole Services consists of the Parole Agents, supervisors and support staff who are responsible for monitoring the day-to-day activities of the parolee. Parole Agents conduct investigations; assist with parole revocation hearings and assist in finding necessary community services where available.

Assesses the emergency situation and then dispatches appropriate responding agencies including; police, sheriff, fire, ambulance services, and / or highway patrol.

A website geared toward self-represented litigants (people who are representing themselves in court). The website has several helpful categories including Online forms - Fill out legal forms online or obtain instruction on how to properly prepare documentation for court. Legal help - Find information on how to get legal help, including resources available for low or no cost legal aid. Protection orders - What to expect when petitioning the court for a protection order. Links to victim advocate organizations. Military and Veterans - Legal resources for past and present military members. Veterans Project information. Parenting - Help for parenting and other divorce/separation needs. Mediation - All you need to know about mediation. Links to various community agencies and resources. Guide and File - a process that permits self-represented litigants to create and complete forms for starting court actions. Involuntary Commitment information. Record Searches - how to obtain a record search report for the public court cases an individual has statewide.

The drug court program is an intensely supervised treatment court for offenders who have a substance abuse disorder that relates to their criminal charges. Treatment providers work with probation officers to build individual skills and support so offenders are able to progress from the criminal courts into lives of recovery and stability.

A state agency that helps individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain compatible employment in an area of their choice. Some of the available services include vocational counseling and guidance, vocational assessments, training opportunities, on-the-job training, work site accommodations, and job placement services. Services and programs include Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Independent Living services, Telecommunications Adaptive Devices (TAD), Deaf Services, and Assistive Daily Living Services (ADLS). The Mitchell office only provides Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Voc. Rehab Counselors can make referrals to the above services and programs if clients reside in the Mitchell area.

Provides the testing and certification for Addiction Counselors and Prevention Specialists.

Provides assistance for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases; payment of child support, restitution, and fines; records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses; involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions; Magistrate court proceedings; Circuit Court proceedings; jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx to view and print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, traffic and criminal offense records, small claims, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

General information about the South Dakota Lottery.

Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

Office that provides assistance, during regular business hours, for a variety of court matters, including case filing including small claims, divorces, protection orders, and civil cases, payment of child support, restitution, and fines, records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses, involuntary drug or alcohol commitment petitions, magistrate court proceedings, Circuit Court proceedings, jury duty information, and emancipation for minors. Visit https://ujslawhelp.sd.gov/onlineforms.aspx anytime of day to view/print forms including application for court appointed counsel, child support, custody, divorce, domestic protection order, expungement, guardianship and conservatorship, name change, records of an individual's traffic or criminal offenses, small claims, Spanish forms, stalking protection order, and vulnerable adult protection order.

Strengthening and supporting children and adults through community based mental health, substance use disorder, prevention and recovery support services, as well as psychiatric hospitalization.

The Secretary of the Department of Social Services is appointed by the Governor and is responsible for the overall administration and direction of the department. Social Services manages the following programs: Medical Services, Child Protection Services, Child Support, Economic Assistance which includes SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Energy Assistance and Medical Eligibility, and Behavioral Health Services.

Provides Public Health Nursing and Maternal Child Healthcare Services through various programs. General public health services include professional nursing and nutrition information and guidance on health, safety, and nutrition for individuals, families, and communities. Services such as influenza vaccinations and screenings for blood pressure, hearing, vision, and hemoglobin are available at a fee. Maternal Child Healthcare provides Infant Sleep Safety services, immunizations, and pregnancy support services. Infant Sleep Safety services provide education on infant safe sleep practices and link families to resources when the purchase of a crib is a financial hardship. ​Immunizations services are available for children from birth through age 18 for all universally recommended vaccinations including influenza. The Vaccines for Children's Program provides vaccines for children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover vaccinations, are Medicaid eligible, or are Native American or Alaskan Native. For families with insurance coverage, the Department of Health is an in-network provider for Sanford, Avera/Dakotacare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. ​Pregnancy Support Services include regular visits with a nurse to share information about pregnancy, to provide assistance in obtaining early and on-going prenatal care from a qualified healthcare provider, and to link women to resources they may need to support a healthy pregnancy. Teaching topics may include: how your body is changing and how your baby is growing; eating healthy and gaining the right amount of weight; warning signs or symptoms that indicate you should contact your doctor; breastfeeding education and support; and caring for you and your baby after delivery. The Watertown location is also able to provide car seats for all ages when the purchase of a car seat is financial hardship.

The main Penitentiary facility contains three housing units. The Jameson Annex contains 3 housing units within a secure perimeter and a Minimum Center for inmates on work release and community service status. Inmate employment within the Penitentiary falls into two basic categories; institutional support and prison industries. Inmates are offered literacy, Adult Basic Education and GED classes. The state Department of Corrections provides medical, dental, optometric services, mental health, and chemical dependency services for the adult corrections system. Treatment is also offered for sex offenders. Video visitation now available. Must be scheduled in advance.

A public health nutrition program for income-eligible infants and children up to age 5, pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women. WIC provides nutrition education to help make healthy eating choices, breastfeeding education for expectant and new mothers looking to learn more about their infant nutrition options, referrals to connect families with quality medical care and other community services, and food benefits to help families purchase nutritious groceries at participating businesses statewide.