McLaughlin

Local offices in McLaughlin

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

• Utilities · City office

  McLaughlin Municipal Electric and Utilities

  Help here

  • Utility service and billingContact the city to ask about electric, water, sewer, garbage, or utility bills.
  Call 605-823-4428Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on puc.sd.gov

• Local office · City office

  McLaughlin City Hall

  106 1st Ave W, McLaughlin, SD 57642

  Help here

  • City services and assistanceContact the city office for help with city services and local questions.
  Call 605-823-4428DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on codelibrary.amlegal.com

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve McLaughlin

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

Offices for all of Corson County

McLaughlin is in Corson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area IV Senior Nutrition

  Help here

  • Senior mealsAdults age 60 and older can ask about congregate or home-delivered meals in Corson County.Read more
  Call 605-284-2000Website

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  South Dakota 211 Helpline

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get help finding local services for needs like food, bills, health care, and housing.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on helplinecenter.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Corson County Clerk of Courts

  Corson County Courthouse, McIntosh, SD 57641

  Help here

  • Court clerk servicesContact the office for help with court records and court filings.
  Call 605-273-4201DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Corson County Veterans Service Office

  108 1st St. E., McIntosh, SD 57641

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 605-273-4416DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Corson County Emergency Management

  203 2nd Avenue East, McIntosh, SD 57641

  Help here

  • Emergency planning and coordinationGet information about county emergency planning and response.
  Call 605-273-4210DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on corsoncountysheriff.org

Everything in Corson 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