Programs

The Western South Dakota Community Action Agency offers several services addressing a variety of challenges that face the low-income community. We are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

All of our programs serve those with limited incomes, the eligibility ranges up to 200% of poverty depending on the program. We use a case management approach to promote goal setting and forward momentum for the families we serve.

Community Action Programs

Weatherization Assistance

The Weatherization Assistance Program is designed to help low-income households overcome high energy costs by making their homes more energy efficient.

Weatherization measures may or may not include tactics such as weather-stripping doors and windows; caulking and sealing cracks and holes; insulation; and repair, tune-up, or replacement of non-functional heating systems.

Employment Assistance

Within 60 days of your start date, the agency can provide assistance with tools, uniforms, books, and specialized training to obtain employment. We also provide assistance obtaining birth certificates and driver's licenses. This service can be utilized once per calendar year.

Personal Care Items

When supplies are available, personal care items can be received on a monthly basis by low-income families. Boxes may include items such as laundry soap, dish soap, hand soap, toilet tissue, shampoo, and toothpaste.

Medical

Equipment

Medical equipment (ie. bathtub seats, shower and tub rails, etc.) is available for those in need. To participate in the program, one must have a doctor's prescription for the equipment.

LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP)

LIHEAP is for low-income households who can't afford to pay their home heating bills. The program offers small grants that only cover a portion of heating bills. The household applying for LIHEAP should pay some portion of the heating bills by itself.

Phone

(605) 348-1460

info@wsdca.org

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Seasonal Programs

Garden Kits

Garden kits are available once a year to families who are registered with our commodities program and are income eligible. The kits consist of gardening tools, gloves, approximately 11 packets of seeds, and live plants. The live plants we offer are tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, and peppers. The seeds are generally green beans, beets, carrots, lettuce, peas, radish, onion, cantaloupe, corn, zucchini, summer squash, and watermelon.

Youth Recreation Passes

Swim passes are provided to children aged 5 through 18, who are income eligible, allowing them to swim in public pools all summer free of charge. This service is available in May or June and is first come, first serve.

Air Conditioner Lending

Air conditioners are available for lending during the summer to families who are income eligible and can provide a doctor's statement.

CARES ACts Programs

South Dakota Housing Development Authority and partner agencies are working to assist South Dakotans who have been impacted by COVID-19 and the related economic crisis by offering financial assistance to help stabilize their housing situation. The funding is provided to South Dakota through the CARES Act.

CARES Act Services

CARES Act has helped.

Home Health Kits
Emergency Temporary Housing
Re-Entry Programs

South Dakota

Housing

Assistance

This program grants funds to provide time-limited assistance with rent and utilities to households that have lost income or experienced hardship because of the Covid pandemic.

You must first apply at:
http://sdcareshousingassistance.org.

SD Housing Assistance ends in 2025

Frequently Asked

Questions

Landowner Questions

Renter/Owner Questions

Appointments

To set up an appointment

Call

(605) 348-1460

Health Insurance Programs

SHIINE

Do you or someone you know need help with Medicare, a Medicare Advantage Plan, Prescription Drug Plans, or Supplemental Insurance? Confused about the different plans available to you? SHIINE can help you.

Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) is a federally funded program through the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and administered by the South Dakota Department of Human Services Division of Long-Term Services and Support (LTSS).

SHIINE is not affiliated with any company that sells or distributes a product or service. We are committed to providing free, confidential and unbiased information to Medicare beneficiaries.

For more information or to set up an appointment please call

(605)342-8635 or (605)791-0182

Toll-Free 1-877-286-9072

Health Insurance Marketplace Assistance

Need assistance in obtaining health care coverage? We are here to help! Call or stop by our office and make an appointment with one of our Navigators.

Marketplace Brochure

Marketplace Checklist

Affordable Care Act Navigator Program: Call toll-free: 1-800-327-1703

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) & TAX COUNSELING FOR THE ELDERLY (TCE)

The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

In addition to VITA, the TCE program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Appointments

To make an appointment

Call

(605) 348-1460

Programs

Community Action Programs

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Seasonal Programs

CARES ACts Programs

Health Insurance Programs