Responding to COVID-19

211 provides a 24/7 helpline that is connected to a prepared team, capable of providing updated information. If you need help finding food, or essential basic needs, call 211 to speak to someone who can help.

Health/Medical/testing ReLated Information (SD Dept of Health and CDC) 

Food/Basic Needs Information

• Basic needs (food, rent, etc) COVID Guided Search (based on zip code)
  • If you are in Sioux Falls and need food or necessities delivery, please call 211.

Financial Assistance Available (Rent, Mortgage, Utilities, Funeral)

• SD CARES Housing Assistance Program
• Information on Federal Eviction Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance 
• FEMA Funeral Expense Assistance (Applications became available April 12, 2021)
  • Flyers in English or Spanish
• *For Businesses – see government info below

Government Information / Assistance / Data (including for small businesses)

• Federal
  
  • CARES Act related to COVID-19 (for individuals and small businesses)
  • Data for United States cases (including a map)
  • www.usa.gov/coronavirus – links to various federal sites
  • US Small Business Administration
    • Restaurant Revitalization Fund 
    • Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
    • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
    • Others including: Debt Relief, Grants, etc.
• State
  
  • Data Dashboard for South Dakota Department of Health Dashboard 
• Tribal 
  • Checkpoint info for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Reservation (605) 964-6444
  • Checkpoint info for Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe Reservation (605) 867-9842
  • Data Dashboard and Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Health Board COVID-19 Resources

Mental Health Resources

• 605Strong – a free Crisis Counseling Program helping people with COVID-19 resources and support
• HelpSheets
  • COVID-19 and Your Mental Health
  • Taking Care of Me!
• Statewide Telemental Health Counseling Guide – Helpline Center’s list of licensed/credentialed counselors offering telehealth/online services.

Translated Information

• South Dakota Department of Health – Resources in multiple languages 
• SD COVID-19 Language Resources (Multi-Cultural Center)
• SD Voices for Peace Translated Information
  • Info Sheets about Vaccinations in Spanish and Amharic/Nepali
• Information for people with disabilities in English or Spanish
• FEMA Funeral Expense Flyers in English or Spanish

Volunteering for COVID-19 Response Efforts

• Volunteer Sign-up Form for the State Department of Health
• Do-It-Yourself Volunteer Projects