for any information regarding the department of Human services please use the information below.

Division of Developmental Disabilities

To ensure that people with developmental disabilities have equal opportunities and receive the services and supports they need to live and work in South Dakota communities.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/developmentaldisabilities/default.aspx

Phone - 605-773-3438 or 1-800-265-9684

Division of Long Term Services & Supports

The mission of the Division of Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is "To provide opportunities to enable older South Dakotans and adults who are disabled to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives while maintaining close family and community ties by promoting in-home and community-based services to prevent or delay premature or inappropriate institutionalization."

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/LTSS/default.aspx

Phone - 605-773-3656

Division of Rehabilitation Services

The Division of Rehabilitation Services can help individuals with disabilities to obtain or maintain employment, economic self-sufficiency, personal independence and full inclusion into society.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/rehabservices/default.aspx

Phone - 605-773-4644

Disability Determination Services

Disability Determination Services' mission is providing accurate, impartial and timely disability decisions for South Dakota citizens.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/disabilitydeterminationservices.aspx

Phone - 605-367-5499 or 800-658-2272

Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired

The mission of the Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) is to provide individualized rehabilitation services that result in optimal employment and independent living outcomes for citizens who are blind or visually impaired.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/default.aspx

Phone - 605-773-4644

Guardianship

Provides assistance to adults with developmental disablities by providing court appointed guardianship or conservatorship services or by providing financial assistance to families or others in obtaining guardianship or conservatorship of an adult with a developmental disability.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/guardianship/default.aspx

Phone - 605-773-6283

South Dakota Developmental Center

The mission of the South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is to provide comprehensive specialized services designed to enhance quality of life and community inclusion for people with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/developmentalcenter/default.aspx

Phone - 605-472-2400

Budget & Finance

The Office of Budget and Finance provides financial support for the department and is comprised of four areas:

• provider reimbursement and grants
• accounts payable
• financial information and systems
• budget

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/budgetandfinance.aspx

Phone - 605-773-5990

Council on Developmental Disabilities

Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in achieving the quality of life they desire through advocacy, systems change and capacity building.

Website - http://dhs.sd.gov/councilondevelopmentaldisabilities.aspx

Phone - 605-773-5990