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Veterans Help in South Dakota: Housing, Health Care and Benefits

Help for veterans in South Dakota: the VA homeless call center, the Veterans Crisis Line, VA care in Sioux Falls and Rapid City, and state veterans benefits.

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911Danger or emergency right now988Call or text. Crisis or thinking about suicide. 24 hours211Shelter, food, bills, anything else1 800 799 7233Someone hurting you at home. Text START to 88788

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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you are homeless, at risk, or just need a hand, the VA and the state have people who can help. Start with one call.

VA Homeless Call CenterPress 1 after 988Dial 211

Quick answers

I'm a veteran and homeless or about to be. Who do I call?

Call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838. It is free, private and open 24 hours a day. You can also chat with a professional on the VA website.

Official page: department.va.gov/homeless

What if I'm in crisis?

Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net. You don't need to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care. It is free and private.

Official page: veteranscrisisline.net

Where is the VA in Rapid City?

The Rapid City VA Clinic is at 2165 Promise Road, open Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm. Homeless veteran care, mental health care and suicide prevention accept visits with or without an appointment, and no referral is needed.

Official page: va.gov/black-hills-health-care/locations/rapid-city-va-clinic

What help does VA Sioux Falls offer homeless veterans?

VA Sioux Falls lists help with food and shelter, transitional and permanent housing, job training, justice system re entry, financial support to prevent homelessness, addiction and depression treatment, and health and dental care. Ask for a homeless services care coordinator. The page does not list a phone number, so start with 877 424 3838.

Official page: va.gov/sioux-falls-health-care/health-services/homeless-veteran-care

Does the state help veterans too?

Yes. The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs in Pierre can be reached at 605 773 3269 or toll free at 877 579 0015. Its site lists state benefits, help with DD214 and discharge records, and a way to find a county Veterans Service Officer.

Official page: vetaffairs.sd.gov

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Bunkly tip: keep a copy of your DD214 in a safe place, like a zip bag or a photo on your phone. Many programs ask for it.

Who to call in South Dakota

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

More help in South Dakota

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Sources last checked Oct 28, 2026. If something has changed, please tell us so we can fix it.

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