Helplines, Hotlines, and Referral Sources

To report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in South Dakota:

• 1-866-854-5465 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long-term care facilities, in state line).
• 605-773-3656 (For suspected elder mistreatment in the home or in long-term care facilities, out of state line).

Additional Information
Individuals wishing to report suspected elder mistreatment may telephone the state help lines listed above, or visit the Adult Services and Aging Offices Link to contact specific county offices directly.
For state aging services statistics and/or other publications, Click Here.

State Government Agencies

• South Dakota Adult Protective Services
• South Dakota Adult Services and Aging
• South Dakota Domestic Abuse Program
• South Dakota Long Term Care Ombudsman
• South Dakota Office of Attorney General: Seniors Issues

Laws & Regulations

• There is no APS statute but the APS program is authorized by S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 28-1-44.
• LTCOP: S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 28-1-45.6 through 28-1-45.7.

Other Resources

• South Dakota Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

To submit updated state hotline, helpline, or web information, email: ncea-info@aoa.hhs.gov.