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ROCS Outreach and Basic Needs Services | Rural Office of Community Services, Inc

201 E. 2nd Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301

Eligibility
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Hours
11:00am - 4:00pm (CT), Tuesday - Friday by appointment only. An outreach provider will be available by phone or email 8:00am - 4:30pm (CT), Monday - Friday For in-person assistance, please call to schedule an appointment. This office serves Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Jerauldm Sanborn and Tripp counties.
Application process
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Fees
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Service area
Aurora County, SD Bon Homme County, SD Brule County, SD Buffalo County, SD Charles Mix County, SD Clay County, SD Davison County, SD Douglas County, SD Gregory County, SD Hanson County, SD Hutchinson County, SD Jerauld County, SD Jones County, SD Lyman County, SD Mellette County, SD Sanborn County, SD Todd County, SD Tripp County, SD Union County, SD Yankton County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc offers the following basic needs services:
  • Emergency Rental Assistance
Must be behind (i.e.: if rent is due on the 5th, come for assistance after the 5th). Eviction notice is not required, however, there will be a form the landlord needs to complete the verify rent is past due.
  • Emergency Utility Assistance
Must be behind AND have disconnection notice. Employment Program Food Vouchers Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Public Transportation Pass Program
  • Security deposit or first months rent
Can help with one or the other, but not both School supply vouchers (income qualifications apply, children K-12) Weatherization See website for details and application information.
Last assured
12/10/2025
Providing organization
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc

Non-profit agency that provides emergency assistance, transportation, weatherization, dining services and Community Closet.