How many veterans resources are in South Dakota?

Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in South Dakota.

Are veterans resources in South Dakota free?

16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in South Dakota have veterans resources?

Listings span cities including Hot Springs, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City.

What are some examples of veterans resources in South Dakota?

Featured entries include VA Black Hills Health Care System — Hot Springs, SD Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Crisis Line, Sioux Falls VA Women Veterans Program, SD National Guard Family Programs.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 16 South Dakota veterans listings include phone numbers.

Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?

Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.

I experienced MST — what help is available?

Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

How do I file a VA disability claim?

File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.

Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?

Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.

Best Veterans in South Dakota — 16 resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in South Dakota

South Dakota circuit courts hear family matters in each of its seven judicial circuits. The Division of Child Support operates under DSS. Sioux Falls and Rapid City are the largest cities. Dakota Plains Legal Services, East River Legal Services, and the South Dakota Coalition Ending Domestic and Sexual Violence provide statewide civil legal aid and safety services for women.

16 Resources

1. VA Black Hills Health Care System — Hot Springs — Free

VA campus providing healthcare services for women veterans in the southern Black Hills. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm.

605-745-2000 · 500 N 5th St, Hot Springs, SD 57747 · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. SD Department of Veterans Affairs — Free

State agency assisting women veterans with benefits, claims, and service connections in Pierre. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-773-3269 · 425 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

24/7 crisis support for women veterans experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at veteranscrisisline.net with no registration required.

988 · Nationwide Service (Press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website

4. Sioux Falls VA Women Veterans Program — Free

Dedicated program addressing healthcare and support needs of women veterans in Sioux Falls. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

605-336-3230 · 2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

5. SD National Guard Family Programs — Free

Support services for women service members and military families in Rapid City. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

605-737-6714 · 2823 W Main St, Rapid City, SD 57702 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. Disabled American Veterans — SD — Free

Free assistance with disability claims and benefits for women veterans in Sioux Falls. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Bring your DD-214 or other proof of service; eligibility varies by program and discharge status. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

605-336-3230 · 2501 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

7. VA Women Veterans Health Care — Free

Comprehensive primary care, gender-specific healthcare, and mental health services at every VA facility nationwide for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Women Veterans Call Center — Free

1-855-VA-WOMEN (829-6636) — connecting women veterans to VA benefits and services. Mon-Fri 8am-10pm ET. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at womenshealth.va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Veterans Crisis Line — Free

Dial 988 then press 1 — 24/7 free confidential support for veterans in crisis. Text 838255 or chat online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at veteranscrisisline.net with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. VA.gov — Find Benefits — Free

Apply for disability, healthcare, education, home loans, and other VA benefits. Manage your claim online for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at va.gov with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Disabled American Veterans (DAV) — Free

Free benefits assistance, transportation to medical appointments, and advocacy for disabled veterans for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at dav.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) — Free

Service officers help with VA claims; local posts offer community and support for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at vfw.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America — Free

IAVA — connecting post-9/11 veterans, advocacy, and Quick Reaction Force support team for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at iava.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Wounded Warrior Project — Free

Free programs for wounded post-9/11 veterans and families: mental health, career, and adaptive sports for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at woundedwarriorproject.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) — Free

Advocacy and support for active-duty servicewomen and women veterans. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at servicewomen.org with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

16. Military OneSource — Free

1-800-342-9647 — free 24/7 information and confidential support for service members and families for women veterans and military families. Services include benefits navigation, mental health support, housing assistance, and peer connection. Available online 24/7 at militaryonesource.mil with no registration required.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in South Dakota?: Women's Corner tracks 16 veterans resources for women in South Dakota.
Are veterans resources in South Dakota free?: 16 of the 16 listed veterans resources in South Dakota are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in South Dakota have veterans resources?: Listings span cities including Hot Springs, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Rapid City.
What are some examples of veterans resources in South Dakota?: Featured entries include VA Black Hills Health Care System — Hot Springs, SD Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Crisis Line, Sioux Falls VA Women Veterans Program, SD National Guard Family Programs.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 16 South Dakota veterans listings include phone numbers.
Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?: Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.
I experienced MST — what help is available?: Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
How do I file a VA disability claim?: File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.
Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?: Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.