South Dakota eviction prevention and homeless assistance programs

South Dakota eviction prevention and homeless assistance programs.

Eviction Prevention Services

Tenants facing eviction as well as the currently homeless in South Dakota can get help from a number of programs. The resources range from federal government Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), rehousing services, and direct financial aid. Several non-profits across South Dakota are focused on both preventing and reversing homelessness in the state.

The amount and type of assistance offered by agency will vary. Some may offer grants for paying a portion of back rent or a security deposit. Others offer transitional or low income housing to families. There will be conditions in place as well, as some non-profits focus on low income families while some may only help veterans or victims of domestic violence.

However, most of the organizations will offer some type of referrals to those that do not qualify for their programs. So even if they can’t meet your specific need, they may have information on other options. Eviction prevention

Housing and Rental Assistance

is always in high demand. The non-profits will offer qualified low income residents with stabilization services. This may be short to so called medium rental assistance as well as case management.

All of this is meant to prevent homelessness in South Dakota. Since it is in high demand and funds often run out, some families will be provided a low or zero percent loan for their rental expenses. For those that are currently homeless, street outreach is when case managers or volunteers reach out to unsheltered families and individuals in South Dakota.

They will refer them to emergency shelter, transitional housing and other social services. Some of the non-profits run shelters as well. Guests of the centers can access case management services, life skills training, get referrals to employment opportunities, and access medical care. Some of these are focused on people with mental illness or veterans.

Rehousing is moving an individual or South Dakota based family into permanent, low income housing. There may be government grants available to pay for associated costs. This may include security or utility deposits and payments, first and last month's rent, and more. In some cases the actual moving costs or an application fee is covered.

Those that were evicted, or lost their home to a foreclosure, can get help in locating safe and affordable apartments or housing . If a housing unit selected meets approved conditions, then the Emergency Shelter Grant program may help pay for a portion of the deposit.

Section 8 Housing Assistance

A government subsidized home may be selected, but there is usually a waiting list for this. This will tie into the HUD section 8 housing choice voucher program. While the amount of the South Dakota or federal government issued voucher to the participant will vary, it can help clients pay a portion of their rent going forward.

Most organization in South Dakota will also require self-sufficiency and ongoing case management . Social workers or volunteers will work with individuals on life skills issues. This ranges from employment to improved financial literacy and management. Groups that are considered at risk if they were to be homeless can also get help, and they may take priority.

Some examples of this are as follows.

Housing and Rental Assistance

Victims of domestic violence may have transitional housing, emergency rental assistance, and free legal aid provided to them. South Dakota veterans may qualify for the SSVF, or Supportive Services for Veteran Families. This is a comprehensive homeless prevention and case management type service. Some low income apartments and housing units are focused on the disabled.

Housing and Rental Assistance

Families with children, or single parents, may receive priority to any rental or housing assistance that is available in the state. As noted, the exact type of assistance will vary.

It depends on any conditions that are put into place by the organization as well as any restrictions on the ESG program. Most non-profits also have very limited funding available to them. Agencies to call for eviction assistance: Safe Harbor: Aberdeen, SD 57402-0041: Telephone number is (605) 226-1212: Journey Church 502 E Melgaard Road Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401: Main phone number - (605) 262-0514: Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter PO Box 36 Brookings, SD 57006 (605) 692-7233 Women Escaping a Violent Environment PO Box 729 Custer, SD 57730 (605) 673-6333 Wholeness Center: Flandreau, SD 57028 (605) 997-3535 Case managers can advise tenants that are facing an eviction.

YWCA Family Violence Program: Main address is 17 5th Street SWE: Huron, SD 57350 (605) 352-2793 NACB Women’s Lodge PO Box 572 Lake Andes, SD 57356 (605) 487-7072 Communities Against Violence and Assault: Lemmon, SD 57638: Main phone - (605) 374-5823: Domestic Violence Network: Address is PO Box 110: Madison, South Dakota 57042: Dial 605.427.7233 for information on housing programs.

Mitchell Area Safehouse: Location - 1809 North Wisconsin Street: Mitchell, South Dakota 57301: Telephone - (605) 996-6622: Bridges Against Domestic Violence: Address - PO Box 2: Mobridge, SD 57601

211 Information and Referral Services

(605) 845-2110 Missouri Shores Domestic Violence Center PO Box 398 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 224-0256 Cornerstone Rescue Mission: PO Box 2188 Rapid City, SD 57709 (605) 341-2741 A focus is on rehousing the homeless, and this may include ESG funds or help with a deposit.

Cornerstone Women and Children’s Shelter 404 Columbus Street Rapid City, SD 57701: Working Against Violence Inc. 527 Quincy Street Rapid City, SD 57701: Telephone: (605) 341-3292: Volunteers of America: PO Box 89306 Sioux Falls, SD 57109: Call - (605) 444-6316 They have information on emergency grants for rent and transitional housing.

Children’s Inn 409 North Western Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57104: Phone - (605) 338-0116 St. Francis House 1301 Austin Street Sioux Falls, SD 57103 (605) 334-3879 Artemis House: Spearfish, SD 57783: For intake, dial (605) 542-7825: Crisis Intervention Shelter Services PO Box 842 Sturgis, SD 57785: Telephone - (605) 347-0050: Watertown Resource Center PO Box 781 Watertown, SD 57201 605-886-4300 Yankton Homeless Shelter: Address is 12 E 4th St.

Yankton, SD 57078: Phone number 605-665-8994