WELCOME
Partner Page & Helpful Links
Community Resources
Meals
Central United Methodist (Milbank)
Free Fozen Meals 605-432-4766
60's Plus Dining (Milbank)
Jeanne
605-432-6571 Fozen Meals
Roberts County 605-229-4741
Grant County Food Pantry
Call Jeanne to set up an appointment time, 605-432-6571 located at the Grant county Court House.
Community Health Nurse/ WIC Services
210 E. 5th Ave, Milbank, SD
605-432-4596
Meals on Wheels
Milbank 605-432-6571
Big Stone 320-839-6113
Strandburg Stranburg Cafe 605-676-2412
Stockholm Alice's Resturant 605-676-2307
Labolt Labolt Min-Mall 605-623-4427
State Assistance
Dakota At Home (DSS)
833-663-9673
Dakotaathome.org
LTSS provides home and community-based services to people age 60 and older and people with disabilities who are age 18 and older.
LTC Benefits Specialist
A benefits specialist in long-term care helps individuals navigate and understand various benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and long-term care insurance
Grant County: 605-353-7100 Ext. 4000209
Roberts County: 605-626-3160 Ext. 3000207
Veteran's Service Officer
Medicaid Benefits Specialist - Grant County
605-295-7756 or 605-882-5000 Ext. 5000247
Monday and Thursday 9-4
Please leave a message
Helps individuals understand and apply for Medicaid and other public benefits. They may also assist with recertification and appeal processes.
Independent Living Choices
Independent Living Choices (ILC) in Grant County, South Dakota, is a non-profit organization that serves individuals with disabilities, helping them live independently. They offer various services, including advocacy, independent living skills training, and information and referral. ILC is a Center for Independent Living (CIL), meaning they are consumer-controlled, community-based, and provide cross-disability services.
Key Services Offered by ILC:
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Advocacy:
ILC helps people with disabilities advocate for their rights and needs.
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Independent Living Skills Training:
This includes hands-on training in daily living skills like cooking, budgeting, and organizing.
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Information and Referral:
ILC provides information and connects individuals with resources and support services in their community.
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Peer Counseling:
ILC offers peer counseling to help individuals navigate the independent living process and connect with others who have similar experiences.
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Assistive Technology:
ILC may provide information and resources related to assistive technology to help individuals live more independently.
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Transition Services:
ILC may also support individuals transitioning from institutional settings to independent living.
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How to Access Services: 605-882-5249
210 E. 5th Ave., Milbank, SD
605-432-7505
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership
Grant County Community Service Worker
210 E 5th Ave, Milbank, SD 57252
Jeanne Can help connect you to Cancer, Diabetic, Heart and Christian Services Counsel Funds.
Phone: 605-432-6571 / Fax: 605-432-7518
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Social Security - Watertown
888-737-1763
Milbank Housing Authority
For help paying rent
309 S Main St. Milbank
605-432-7519
Sleep in Heavenly Peace-Watertown
Helping 3-17yr olds that do NOT have a bed
844-432-2337
SHIINE -Senior Health Information and Insurance
The Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE) program, funded by the federal government, gives free, unbiased, and confidential information about Medicare. SHIINE has a team of trained staff and volunteers who teach individuals about Medicare, and how to avoid fraud to protect their benefits.
Personal Medical Alarm Systems
First Call Monitoring (out of Aberdeen)
With FirstCall, help is available at the push of a button!
Throughout your lifetime, your elders have been there for you. Now as you begin to care for them, be assured that you can provide constant care and assistance by installing the FirstCall emergency monitoring service.
605.229.6850
Email: info@myalertsystem.com
Dakota At Home (DHS) – SD Dept. of Human Services
833-663-9673
Email: DakotaAtHome@state.sd.us
Nursing Home & ASL
Medication Assistance
Can take 30-60 days for approval
Medical Guardian
800.910.5056
Email: info@medicalguardian.com
Medical Care Alert
1-855-661-3378
Kore Cares In-Home Care Services
Private Pay, Dakota Home Referrals,
Emergency Response systems.
605-705-2880
Medical Supplies
Grant County Auditor
432-6711
Walkers, shower chairs, free through the legion auxiliary Donations are welcome
VFW- Milbank (do not have to be a veteran)
605-432-9803
HERO Fargo, ND
701-212-1921
Hearing Aide Financial Help
Sotheworldcanhear.com
Care Centers
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St. Williams CC - Milbank
103 N Viola St. 605-432-5811 ext 103 for Social Services
Avantara - Milbank
1103 S 2nd St, 605-432-4556
Wilmot CC
501 4th St 605-938-4865
Wellshire/Park Place – Milbank ASL
432-5695
Peaceful Pines Independent,
ASL & Memory Care - Milbank
605-438-5624
Counseling
Human Service Agency
123 19th St. N.E.
Watertown, SD 57201
605-886-0123
HSA-Kayla Wellnitz in Milbank
221 S Main St.
Offers a DBT group. This is in a class type setting to learn skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
Lutheran Social Services
1424 9th Ave. S.E. Cedar Square
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-2740
Ortonville Area Health Services
450 Eastvold St.
320-839-6157
Avera Milbank Campus
Does not see anyone under 16
Kim Ammann LPC-MH
605-432-4587
301 Flynn Dr, Milbank
Prairie Winds Counseling
Pat Johnson LCSW-PIP
Aspen Madsen LCSW
Wendy Breske, LCSW, QMHP
311 S Main St , Milbank
605-438-3333
Outreach Support and Counseling Services
127 2nd St NW
Ortonville, MN
320-305-1232
Woodland Centers
28 2nd ST NW
Ortonville, MN
320-839-8322
Addiction
Peggy's House
Peggy's house is a women's home serving the community, supporting a life of sobriety through transitional living. Promoting a life of success and productivity.
Contact: alightinthedarkness617@gmail.com
Ortonville, Mn
Face It Together
An effective approach to addiction wellness
We provide personalized, nonjudgmental peer coaching for those impacted by addiction, including loved ones. We don't require sobriety or follow a one-size-fits-all program.
Local Support Groups
All meetings are open to everyone with addiction/alcohol problems.
MILBANK
AA Meeting: Emanuel Lutheran Church,
701 S. 1St.
Wednesdays at 8pm
NA: Living Word Church
101 Northridge Ave
Tuesdays at 7pm
BIG STONE CITY
AA Meeting – Big Stone City, Community Center, 400 Washington St.
Monday 8:30am
ORTONVILLE
AA Meeting – Senior Center, use side door
200 Monroe Ave.
Tuesday 8pm
AA Meeting – 300 2nd St SE
Friday at 8pm
Al-Anon Meetings – Community Center
(use side entrance) 200 Monroe Ave.
Every Tuesday at 6:30-7:30pm
Cancer and chronic illness support – The second Monday of every month at 4pm (Sept – Apr) at the Milbank Hospital
Alzheimer’s – Check with Peaceful Pines ASL
Grief Share offered at various times through the year call Linsey at 605-432-3295
The Good Grief Group – Meets in Wilmot. Lead by Carol Thomas. Monthly meetings. Call 605-237-1501
A Speck Of Hope
Community - Faith - Lifestyle -Nutrition
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. That's 40 million adults, 18% of the population—who struggle with anxiety. Anxiety and depression often go hand in hand, with about half of those with depression also experiencing anxiety.
East-Central CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) County believes every child who's been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school, and in our community.
The South Dakota Department of Social Services is dedicated to strengthening families to foster health, wellbeing, and independence. About DSS We are here to help children, families, individuals, seniors and people with disabilities through some of the most difficult times in their lives with the programs and services we provide.
A nonprofit that has been helping foster kids and families for over a decade in Sioux Falls is growing, and that growth has included moving into a larger space and the need for more donations. The Foster Network has a mission to help anybody that’s affected by the foster care system across the region.
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment’s mission is to stop all maltreatment against South Dakota children in order to foster resilient families.
South Dakota Kids Belong started in 2018, as a pilot of America’s Kids Belong. Our mission is to improve the experiences and outcomes for kids in South Dakota’s foster care system.
Resilient Communities, South Dakota, was created by the Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment and its partner organizations to help address factors in communities that put children at risk for abuse and neglect. It also creates an environment that is trauma-informed, so community members understand the effects of experiencing abuse.
Terri Mielitz Consulting partners to train and support all children and families as they face unique challenges and can benefit greatly from the support and guidance of caring individuals like Building Our Families. Terri works by educating families on mental health, to help empower families to support their loved ones in a meaningful way. This can have a significant impact on the mental health and well-being of children in foster care and beyond. Helping children thrive and become the person they were meant to be.
Inspired by God's love, we care for, support and strengthen individuals, families and communities. Vision All people in South Dakota will be healthy, safe and accepted. Values Lutheran Social Services is a social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. As such, we believe that God’s love compels us to serve and to value all people.
Codington Connects is a collaborative effort to improve communication and promote resiliency for all community members.
St. Williams Care Center
We promote health, harmony, hope, and happiness for all.
As part of the Avera Health system, Milbank Area Health Care Campus provides you with access to a wide variety of health care services and medical specialties in one location. You'll benefit from evidence-based care, a strong focus on your safety and comfort while you stay with us, and the best possible outcomes.
Milbank Police Department
Your safety is our highest priority. We will work together as a department and in partnership with the community to ensure all people feel safe and are safe in Milbank.
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It all started with a chance stop for fuel in Milbank, South Dakota, leading two Swiss immigrants to open a business that has now produced quality cheese and whey products for 95 years.
Today, Valley Queen Cheese is proud to be an integral part of national and global partnerships while still calling our same small town “home”.
Christian Service Council
​“We would also like to thank the community for continuing to support our missions through their generous contributions and hours of volunteer work. We couldn’t do everything we do without the amazing help of so many in our community!”
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership is a community based non-profit organization which serves primarily low-income families and senior citizens in a 14-county area of East Central South Dakota. We administer a variety of programs supported through grants, donations, and other community resources to assist participants and their communities to achieve full potential.