The SD Board of Nursing is a state agency. The Mission of the Board is to protect the public through the regulation of nursing licensure, practice and education, in accordance with SDCL 36-9, SDCL 36-9A, ARSD 20:48, and ARSD 20:62.

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. A holistic approach enhances the Military Force through resources, support and education. Provides a focal point of information through Eight Essential Services. - Crisis intervention resources and referrals - Legal resources and referrals - Financial resources and referrals - TRICARE resources and referrals - ID Cards and DEERS - Community information and outreach - Exceptional Family Member Program - Emergency Family Assistance Center The Family Assistance Center is critical in providing help to all Military Families. This holds especially true for geographically dispersed Families who are unable to access services at a local bases, installations, or forts.

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 office of the South Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection has a page with Fast Facts that includes links to topics generally handled by their office, such as credit reporting, identity theft, Medicaid, Medicare, opt-out, Social Security, unclaimed property, and wills, trusts, & living wills.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) - A supplemental food program that enables eligible households to obtain a more nutritious diet. Eligibility is determined by income, resources, and household size. Lost, stolen, or damaged EBT (SNAP) cards must call customer service to report the loss of your card. You will need to enter the card number. If you do not have the card, stay on the line for a second prompt and press 2. Reporting an EBT card as lost, stolen, or damaged will result in that card being declined.

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.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) - A supplemental food program that enables eligible households to obtain a more nutritious diet. Eligibility is determined by income, resources, and household size. Lost, stolen, or damaged EBT (SNAP) cards must call customer service to report the loss of your card. You will need to enter the card number. If you do not have the card, stay on the line for a second prompt and press 2. Reporting an EBT card as lost, stolen, or damaged will result in that card being declined.

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.

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 - 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 - Vulnerable adult protection order

The program assists with household heating costs for propane and fuel oil July 1 - April 30. For electric and gas, meter readings October 1 - May 15 are eligible for payment. Energy funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis. Applications received after March 31 will be processed for the next heating season. The program is designed to provide a supplemental payment to the primary heating cost of a home. Eligibility and assistance amount is based on household income, heating type and region, and number of persons in household. In heating crisis situations, such as disconnect for primary heating source, refusal to deliver or cash on delivery, eviction (if heat is included in rent), or furnace problems, contact the office for emergency assistance. Aberdeen Office (605) 626-3160Armour Office (605) 724-2590Belle Fourche Office (605) 892-2731Brookings Office (605) 688-4330Burke Office (605) 775-2683Canton Office (605) 764-5761Chamberlain Office (605) 734-4500Custer Office (605) 673-4347De Smet Office (605) 688-4330Deadwood Office (605) 578-2402Dupree Office (605) 365-5175Eagle Butte Office (866) 480-0201Elk Point Office (605) 356-3346Faulkton Office (605) 598-6227Flandreau Office (605) 997-2447Fort Thompson Office (888) 749-0007Hot Springs Office (605) 745-5100Huron Office (605) 353-7100Kyle Office (877) 899-0020Lake Andes Office (605) 487-7607Lemmon Office (800) 748-2380Lower Brule Office (888) 749-0007Madison Office (605) 256-5683Martin Office (605) 685-6521McIntosh Office (605) 273-4513Milbank Office (605) 432-9588Miller Office (605) 853-3464Mission Office (605) 856-4431Mitchell Office (605) 995-8000Mobridge Office (605) 845-2922Olivet Office (605) 387-4219Parker Office (605) 297-3251Phillip Office (800) 226-1033Pierre Office (605) 773-3612Pine Ridge (605) 867-5861Plankinton Office (605) 942-7150Rapid City Office (605) 394-2525Redfield Office (605) 472-2230Rosebud Office (605) 747-2022Sioux Falls Office (605) 367-5444Sisseton Office (605) 698-7673Sturgis Office (605) 347-2588Timber Lake Office (605) 865-3594Tyndall Office (605) 589-4319Vermillion Office (605) 677-6800Wagner Office (877) 656-0023Wanblee Office (866) 416-0094Watertown Office (605) 882-5000Webster Office (605) 345-3432White River Office (605) 259-3101Winner Office (605) 842-0400Yankton Office (605) 668-3030

The South Dakota Department of Transportation is broken into 4 main regional areas: Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, and Rapid City.

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.

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.

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. Eligibility information and income guidelines for medical assistance programs are available by phone or by visiting the website.

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

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 - 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 - Vulnerable adult protection order

State agency that works with individuals who are blind and or visually impaired in the area of employment and independent living. Services that are available if eligibility is met and or economic need include Diabetic education, Vocational counseling, Job placement, Training in specialized skills of blindness (cane, travel, braille, daily living), Job development, On-the-job training, Guidance and counseling, Job follow-up, Restoration, Assistive technology services, Job retention, Funding for training, Funding for eye surgery (If economic need is met), and Low Vision services (includes a visual examination conducted by a trained specialist in the field of low vision, assessment of visual functioning of individual needs and goals, prescriptions for specialized low vision devices, and individualized training).

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

The Victim-Witness Assistance program explains court procedures and terminology, explains and assists with Victim Impact statements, offers to accompany to court proceedings, keeps victims up-to-date on status of case, offer referrals to agencies, help prepare victims to testify for court or grand jury, distribute victims' compensation applications, and works as the link between victims and prosecutors.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) - A supplemental food program that enables eligible households to obtain a more nutritious diet. Eligibility is determined by income, resources, and household size. Lost, stolen, or damaged EBT (SNAP) cards must call customer service to report the loss of your card. You will need to enter the card number. If you do not have the card, stay on the line for a second prompt and press 2. Reporting an EBT card as lost, stolen, or damaged will result in that card being declined.

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 Division of Economic Assistance provides assistance to low income families who need help with child care costs while parents work or attend school, oversight, technical assistance, and support in promoting safe, healthy and caring environments for children through licensing, registration and quality improvement activities. Child Care Assistance applications are processed in Pierre, but can be dropped off at any DSS local office where they will be mailed to the Pierre office. Child care provider referrals, visit DSS' website: https://apps.sd.gov/ss45provinfo/search.aspx

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 - 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 - Vulnerable adult protection order

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 South Dakota Driver's License Program is responsible for individuals that are applying for a South Dakota Driver's License or Identification Card. - What documents do I need? Visit https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents for a list of the needed / appropriate documents. - For driver tests, duplicates, and renewals, you must either call (605) 773-6883 between 8:00am - 5:00pm to schedule an appointment or schedule online at www.dps.sd.gov. Driver tests must be scheduled, at least two weeks before the desired test date. - Driver Education: Is offered across South Dakota by various local entities and schools. If you are interested in learning about programs in your area, email or call (605) 431-6520 to speak with Christopher Grant, the SD State Driver Education Coordinator. - Driving Manuals: Are available at https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/south-dakota-licensing-information/driving-manuals. Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.