As the state battles the COVID-19 pandemic, the South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) is urging their consumers to seek assistance when needed.

Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May Older Americans Month (OAM) in South Dakota.

The South Dakota Department of Human Services is asking older individuals within the state who have concerns or need more information on resources during the COVID-19 pandemic to contact Dakota at Home.

The South Dakota Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to remind the state’s elderly population that assistance is available through the department’s nutrition program.

The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) continues to respond to the emergence of the novel coronavirus. We are working with the CDC and our healthcare partners across the state to protect South Dakotans from COVID-19.

Ensuring the people supported at the South Dakota Developmental Center are cared for in a safe and healthy environment is our greatest concern. At this time, we don’t have any cases in our facility. However, we are restricting visitation to the SDDC campus for the time being. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your case manager.

Due to the recent developments with COVID-19, employees of the South Dakota Department of Human Services will be working remotely until May 31st. You can reach staff as usual via phone, email or our main line 605-773-5990.

The South Dakota Board of Vocational Rehabilitation, Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired and the Statewide Independent Living Council are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Awards.

Dakota at Home is a free information and referral service provided by the Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports. Dakota at Home provides objective information and options planning to help individuals, regardless of age, disability, or income, identify and access public and private services and supports in their local communities.