Carthage

Local offices in Carthage

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  City of Carthage

  Help here

  • City hall and utility billsContact the city about city services or pay your bill through its website.Read more
  Call 605-772-4472Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagesd.net

• Library · City office

  Carthage City Library

  105 Main St W, Carthage, SD 57323

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and use library computers and internet access.
  Call 605-772-4435DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on carthagesd.net

City of Carthage website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carthage

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Miner County

Carthage is in Miner County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  South Dakota WIC, Miner County

  Miner County Courthouse, 400 N. Main St., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get nutrition support through WIC.
  Call 605-910-5520DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sd.gov

• Public health · County office

  Miner County Community Health

  Miner County Courthouse, 401 N. Main St., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Community health nursingGet health education, referrals, screenings, immunizations, and nursing support for families.
  Call 605-910-5513DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miner.sdcounty.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Miner County Clerk of Court

  401 N. Main St., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesGet help with court records, filings, and other clerk services in Miner County.
  Call 605-772-4612DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ujs.sd.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Miner County Emergency Management

  Miner County Courthouse, 401 N. Main St., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
  Call 605-772-4501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miner.sdcounty.gov

• Local office · County office

  Miner County Sheriff's Office

  401 N. Main St., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Law enforcement and dispatchContact the sheriff for law enforcement services and county dispatch support.
  Call 605-772-4501DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on miner.sdcounty.gov

• Library · City office

  Howard Public Library

  101 E. Farmer Ave., Howard, SD 57349

  Help here

  • Public library servicesBorrow books, request items through interlibrary loan, and use public computers and Wi-Fi.
  Call 605-772-4761DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofhoward.com

Everything in Miner County

South Dakota programs by kind of help

These are run by South Dakota and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026