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)
- 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.
- SD CARES Housing Assistance Program
- Information on Federal Eviction Moratorium and Mortgage Forbearance
- FEMA Funeral Expense Assistance (Applications became available April 12, 2021)
- *For Businesses – see government info below
- 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) – Closed to new applications; Small Business Administration will continue to process those received before the deadline.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
- Others including: Debt Relief, Grants, etc.
- State
- Data Dashboard for South Dakota Department of Health Dashboard
- Tribal
- 605Strong – a free Crisis Counseling Program helping people with COVID-19 resources and support
- HelpSheets
- Statewide Telemental Health Counseling Guide – Helpline Center’s list of licensed/credentialed counselors offering telehealth/online services.
- 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