Area Resources
There are a number of additional resources available in the Aberdeen area. You'll find resources that can assist with housing, utilities, food and other services to protect your family and provide you with a safe environment.
Aberdeen Housing Authority
605-226-2321 | aberdeenhousing.com
An organization that offers affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment for those with financial hardships. Visit their website or call to learn more.
Adult Services & Aging
605-626-3145 | dss.sd.gov/elderlyservices
A part of South Dakota DSS the Division of Adult Services and Aging provides home and community service options to individuals 60 years of age and older and 18 years of age and older with physical disabilities, regardless of income.
Brown County Poor Relief
605-626-7126
Brown County Poor Relief is an organization that can assist those in need to pay their rent and utilities.
Child Protection
605-626-2388 | dss.sd.gov/cps
A part of South Dakota DSS, the Division of Child Protection Services provides training to parents and also offers resources to children and adults who are victims of domestic abuse.
Brown County Health
605-626-2649
The WIC office for the Aberdeen area is located in the Brown County Health facility.
Journey Home
605-262-0514 | www.thejourneyaberdeen.com
The Journey Church of Aberdeen collects and provides food boxes to those in need. One of their missions is to provide struggling people in our community with a hand up, not a hand out.
SNAP (Formerly Food Stamps)
605-626-3160 | dss.sd.gov/snap
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income South Dakotans supplement their food budget and buy healthy food items. The amount of benefits a household receives is based on its size, income and allowable expenses.
Salvation Army
605-225-7410 | salvationarmy.org
In addition to providing affordable clothing and home items at their retail location, the Salvation Army also assists individuals with their rent and utility payments.
WIC
605-626-2626 | www.fns.usda.gov/wic
This federally funded program provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.