Role: substance-use and co-occurring behavioral-health services; geography: local office at 112 N. Chicago Street, Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: ask about assessment, funding eligibility, sliding-scale cost, and scheduling; emergency limit: not a crisis dispatch service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Addiction Recovery Centers of the Black Hills — Hot Springs
The provider lists Fall River County among its service communities and describes outpatient and telehealth options for substance-use and co-occurring needs. Ask about current fit, referral steps, and any available financial assistance; eligibility is not automatic.
Role: primary and rural health care; geography: 1201 Highway 71 South, Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: ask about appointment access, insurance, fees, and financial assistance; emergency limit: urgent emergency care is separately listed as 24-hour service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River Health Services — rural health clinic and primary care
The local health system lists primary care and a rural health clinic. Ask about an appointment for health concerns that make it harder to use or safely navigate living spaces; no hoarding-specialty service is claimed.
Role: outpatient behavioral-health program for older adults; geography: ask the Hot Springs provider about local access; cost/eligibility: confirm age, clinical eligibility, payer, and program availability; emergency limit: not emergency response or a 24-hour crisis service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River Health Services — Senior Life Solutions
Fall River Health Services lists Senior Life Solutions among its services. Call to confirm the program's current age and clinical criteria, intake, cost, and whether it fits your needs.
Role: prevention, health screening, referrals, and resource navigation; geography: 709 Jensen Highway, Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: ask about each service's eligibility and fees; emergency limit: not urgent medical care or crisis response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River County Public Health Nurse and referrals
The county describes screenings, referrals, and help locating programs not provided by its office. Call before visiting to confirm which services are available and whether an appointment is needed.
Role: nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children; geography: county office in Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: income and categorical eligibility rules apply; confirm with WIC; emergency limit: not emergency food delivery or medical care. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River County WIC
The county Public Health Nurse page lists WIC services and separate office and phone/virtual availability. Ask the WIC nurse whether your household qualifies and what appointment or documents are needed.
Role: state benefits and service navigation; geography: South Dakota residents, with county-specific provider listings; cost/eligibility: program-specific rules and applications apply; confirm directly with DSS; emergency limit: not emergency cash assistance or immediate shelter placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
South Dakota Department of Social Services — benefits and county services
Use the state directory to find behavioral-health and other county-level services. Ask DSS which office or online application serves your address and what documents are required.
Role: affordable and rent-subsidized housing; geography: offices and properties in Hot Springs and Edgemont; cost/eligibility: income, age or disability, screening, and vacancy rules apply; call to confirm; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or immediate placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Hot Springs Housing
Hot Springs Housing describes properties and subsidy-supported housing. Its FAQ generally describes age or disability criteria, income limits, and screening; ask about current eligibility, applications, vacancies, and waitlists. Older COVID-era site language is not current guidance.
Role: housing assessment and referral for people experiencing homelessness; geography: state system; cost/eligibility: confirm local access-point rules and current eligibility; emergency limit: not a shelter bed or guaranteed placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
South Dakota Housing coordinated entry
Call the state housing contact to ask how Fall River County residents access coordinated entry and what local options exist now. Assessment and referral do not promise housing.
Role: community food pantry; geography: 107 N. Chicago Street, Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: call to confirm current access, documentation, and household rules; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or medical care. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Hot Springs Food Pantry
The Hot Springs Ministerial Association lists pantry hours Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday and also lists a monthly Feeding South Dakota distribution. Call before traveling to confirm the current schedule and access details.
Role: scheduled food distribution; geography: Hot Springs location listed at Butler Park; cost/eligibility: verify current date, participation rules, and any proxy process with the organizer; emergency limit: not a daily pantry guarantee or emergency shelter. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Feeding South Dakota distribution — Hot Springs
The local pantry page lists a second-Wednesday distribution in Hot Springs. Dates and arrangements can change; confirm the next event and how to participate before traveling.
Role: public and demand-response transportation; geography: Hot Springs and Edgemont, with scheduled regional trips; cost/eligibility: confirm fare and trip eligibility when booking; emergency limit: not emergency or same-day ambulance transport. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Prairie Hills Transit — Fall River County
Prairie Hills Transit lists in-town service and trips between Hot Springs and Edgemont, with some Rapid City trips. Its page requests 24-hour advance notice; call dispatch to confirm the current schedule, fare, and pickup details.
Role: city water, sewer, garbage, and public-works information; geography: Hot Springs city service area only; cost/eligibility: fees and account eligibility vary; call City Hall to confirm address-level service and current rates; emergency limit: not a countywide cleanup or emergency service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
City of Hot Springs Public Works and utilities
The City lists utility and public-works services for city residents. Before making plans about pickup, waste, or utilities, confirm that the property is within the service area and ask about current rates, accepted materials, and arrangements.
Role: public library and information access; geography: Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: ask the library about residency, card, computer, and room-use rules; emergency limit: not a crisis or housing service. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Hot Springs Public Library
The local library can be a practical place to ask about public information and community services. Check current opening hours and any library-card or facility rules before visiting.
Role: civil legal aid; geography: service area includes Fall River County, with regional intake; cost/eligibility: residence, income, case priorities, and conflicts are reviewed; acceptance is not guaranteed; emergency limit: not criminal defense except court appointment and not emergency dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Dakota Plains Legal Services — Fall River County
Dakota Plains Legal Services describes civil help for qualifying matters and lists its service counties. Contact intake to ask about housing, benefits, or another civil issue; the organization decides eligibility and whether it can accept a case.
Role: community-health navigation and referrals; geography: referral site includes Fall River Health Services in Hot Springs; cost/eligibility: ask the local program about eligibility and available help; emergency limit: not clinical treatment or crisis dispatch. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Community Health Worker referrals — southwest South Dakota
The regional referral list identifies a Hot Springs health-system contact for community-health-worker support. Call to confirm current intake, what navigation is available, and whether your concern fits the program.
Role: statewide aging and disability resource information and navigation; geography: South Dakota, including Fall River County; cost/eligibility: varies by program; verify directly with each provider; emergency limit: not emergency care or immediate housing placement. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Dakota at Home — aging and disability resource navigation
Use Dakota at Home to look for aging, disability, caregiver, and community-support options. Ask which listed services serve your address and whether there are fees or eligibility rules.
Role: veterans-benefits and service navigation; geography: county office in Fall River County; cost/eligibility: veterans and eligible dependents should ask about current program rules; emergency limit: not emergency medical or behavioral-health response. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River County Veteran's Officer
The county lists a Veteran's Officer who can help veterans ask about benefits and services. Call to confirm current office access and whether the issue falls within the office's role.
Role: faith-community nonprofit offering local service navigation and assistance information; geography: Fall River County; cost/eligibility: ask about current vouchers, availability, and any participation expectations; emergency limit: not emergency shelter or crisis care. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Hot Springs Ministerial Association — community resource center
The Association describes a county-focused mission that includes helping people in need and lists a local food pantry. Contact them to ask about current assistance and whether a faith-based setting is a fit for you.
Role: county government and court information; geography: Hot Springs is the Fall River County seat; cost/eligibility: office-specific rules and public-record fees may apply; call to confirm; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch or legal representation. | Fight the Blight is the nonprofit and virtual-group front door; The Peer Tree is private-pay; Unburied is digital peer support, not therapy or emergency support.
Fall River County courthouse and county offices
The county contact directory can help identify the right office for court, property, tax, or county-service questions. Confirm the office, documents, hours, and any fees before traveling.