# Senior Helpline Help - South Dakota ## National Senior Helpline Resources - **Eldercare Locator** - **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/) - **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 - **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services. - **AARP Foundation** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/) - **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277 - **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy. - **National Council on Aging (NCOA)** - **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/) - **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults. ## Statewide Senior Support - **South Dakota Department of Human Services – Division of Long-Term Services and Supports** - **Website:** [https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss](https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss) - **Phone:** 1-833-663-9673 (Dakota at Home) - **Description:** Provides information on aging and disability resources, including assistance with long-term services and supports. - **Helpline Center** - **Website:** [https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/](https://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/) - **Phone:** 2-1-1 - **Description:** Offers a comprehensive database of local services and programs for seniors, including housing, healthcare, and transportation. ## Local Senior Resources by Region/City ### Sioux Falls - **Lutheran Social Services – Older Adult Resource Network** - **Phone:** 605-496-4388 - **Website:** [https://lsssd.org/what-we-do/older-adult-resource-network/older-adult-resource-network.html](https://lsssd.org/what-we-do/older-adult-resource-network/older-adult-resource-network.html) - **Description:** Provides support and resources for older adults, including assistance with aging in place and caregiver support. ### Rapid City - **Black Hills Area Agency on Aging** - **Phone:** 605-394-5200 - **Website:** [https://www.bhaging.org](https://www.bhaging.org/) - **Description:** Offers services such as meal programs, transportation, and caregiver support for seniors in the Black Hills region. ### Aberdeen - **Northeast South Dakota Community Action Program (NESDCAP)** - **Phone:** 605-626-2595 - **Website:** [https://www.nesdcap.org](https://www.nesdcap.org/) - **Description:** Provides senior services including nutrition programs, transportation, and health services in the northeastern part of the state. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Dakota at Home** - **Website:** [https://southdakota.assistguide.net/](https://southdakota.assistguide.net/) - **Description:** An online resource directory offering information on aging and disability services in South Dakota. - **Senior Health Resources** - **Website:** [https://libguides.usd.edu/SeniorHealth/resources](https://libguides.usd.edu/SeniorHealth/resources) - **Description:** Provides information on various topics including mental health, financial resources, and legal assistance for seniors. ## Educational and Advocacy Resources - **AARP South Dakota** - **Website:** [https://states.aarp.org/south-dakota-211](https://states.aarp.org/south-dakota-211) - **Description:** Offers resources and advocacy for seniors in South Dakota, including information on caregiving and financial security. - **South Dakota Aging and Disability Resource Center** - **Website:** [https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss](https://dhs.sd.gov/ltss) - **Description:** Provides information on long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities in South Dakota. ## Support Groups and Networks - **South Dakota Caregiver Support** - **Website:** [https://www.caregiver.sd.gov](https://www.caregiver.sd.gov/) - **Description:** Offers support and resources for family caregivers, including respite care and educational materials. - **South Dakota Senior Games** - **Website:** [https://www.sdseniorgames.com](https://www.sdseniorgames.com/) - **Description:** Provides opportunities for seniors to engage in physical activities and social events, promoting health and wellness. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the South Dakota Department of Human Services._