search menu Health & Human Services Pennington County Health and Human Services DOES NOT provide vaccinations. If you need or are looking for information on COVID-19 or other vaccinations, please contact your primary care provider; go to https://doh.sd.gov/COVID/; or call the SD Department of Health at 605-394-2516. Pennington County Health and Human Services consists of two different agencies; County Economic Assistance and Veteran's Service Office. County Economic Assistance The purpose of Health and Human Services County Economic Assistance is to provide emergency assistance for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the Pennington County-approved guidelines and state statutes. This includes economic, medical and funeral assistance. Individuals must be Pennington County residents with no other resources available and must meet income guidelines. More information about County Economic Assistance. Veterans Service Office The Pennington County Veterans Service Office (VSO) assists veterans, and their dependents and survivors in applying for veterans' benefits including benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of South Dakota. Referrals are also made to other agencies that may have potential benefits for veterans. More information about Veterans Service Office Other Resources 2-1-1 Behavior Management Systems Department of Social Services (DSS) Rapid City Community Health Care Center Salvation Army Pennington County Health and Human Services will continue to provide economic assistance appointments by telephone. Should you prefer an office appointment, please contact Health and Human Services at 605-394-2156 prior to walking in so an appointment can be scheduled. To adhere to CDC Guidelines, additional time may be required for an office appointment. Office Information Director: Barry Tice Address: 321 Kansas City St Suite 100 Rapid City, SD 57701 Hours of Operation: Lobby Open: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) PRIOR TO 8:00 A.M. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Phone: 605-394-2156 Available: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) E-mail Us Official Website of Pennington County, South Dakota. All Rights Reserved. Physical Address: 130 Kansas City Street Rapid City, SD 57701 Phone: (605) 394-2174 Mailing Address: PO Box 6160 Rapid City, SD 57709-6160 Administration Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Site Map Contact Us Disclaimer Accessibility Government Websites by GovOffice