Brandon Resource Guide

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Brandon Resource Guide Government, State, and County Services: City of Brandon:

(605) 582-6515 304 Main Ave., Brandon, SD The city of Brandon creates an environment for its citizens to build a better life by using resources wisely, managing growth and providing quality services in a safe, professional manner. Brandon Development Foundation (605) 582-6515 Brandon Volunteer Fire Department (605) 582-3232 Brandon Municipal Golf Course (605) 582-7100 Inspection Department (605) 582-8987 Brandon Swimming Pool (605) 582-7555 (Seasonal Only) Sewer & Water Emergencies (605) 582-2273 Skateboard Park (605) 582-7384 (Seasonal Only) Street/Maintenance Department (605) 582-2273 Summer Recreation (605) 582-3460 (June & July Only)

Elected Officials: Mayor Larry Beesley City Aldermen: Ward I, Barb Fish Ward I, Blaine Jones Ward II, Jo Hausman Ward II, Mindy Hansen Ward III, Bob Bruning Ward III, Roger Brooks Minnehaha County Commission South Dakota Legislators: Rep. Gene Abdallah Rep. Roger Hunt Senator Shantel Krebs United States Legislators: Rep. Kristi Noem Senator Tim Johnson Senator John Thune

Child Protective Services:

(605) 582-3907 (605) 582-2711 (605) 582-6996 (605) 221-5605 (605) 582-7848 (605) 254-6711 (605) 582-7170 (605) 367-4206 (605) 338-0544 (605) 582-3865 (605) 351-5916 (605) 367-8373 (605) 332-8896 (605) 334-9596 (605) 367-5444

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811 E St., Sioux Falls, SD Provides services to children and families in their own homes; Places children in foster care; Provides services to help youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood; and places children in adoptive homes.

Department of Social Services:

(605) 367-5444 811 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD Food Stamps, TANF, and Medicaid/CHIPS. Adult Services and Aging, Child Support, and Child Protection. Heating Assistance.

Minnehaha Co. Dept. of Human Services: (605) 367-4217 521 N. Main Ave. Ste. 201, Sioux Falls, SD Based on eligibility: assistance with rent, utility bills, food and non-food items, dental and medical care, out-of-town transportation (bus tickets & gas), prescriptions, and burials.

The Children’s Inn:

(605) 338-4880 409 N. Western Ave., Sioux Falls, SD The mission of the Children’s Inn has been a range of programs children who have been victims of domestic violence.

The Salvation Army:

and services to women and

(605) 338-6649

800 N. Cliff Ave., Sioux Falls, SD The Salvation Army strives to meet human needs through its programs and services. Additionally providing assistance for low income households.

Law Enforcement: Brandon Police Department:

EMERGENCY CALL 911 Main Office: (605) 582-6125 Non-Emergency: (605) 367-7000 304 Main Ave., Brandon, SD If it doesn’t look quite right; If it doesn’t seem quite right; It may not be right. Please bother us. Help us, Help you. See it! Hear it! Report it!

Crime Stoppers:

(605) 367-7007

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320 W St., Sioux Falls, SD Help fight crime in the Sioux Falls metro area, remain anonymous and receive awards!

Highway Patrol:

(605) 367-5700 300 E 6th St., Sioux Falls, SD The men and women of the South Dakota Highway Patrol will promote highway safety throughout the State of South Dakota.

Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department: (605) 367-4300 320 W 4th St., Sioux Falls, SD The Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to several small towns within the County.

Health: McGreevy Clinic:

(605) 582-3853

1101 E. Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD

Sanford Health Clinic:

(605) 582-5820

1200 E. Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD

Falls Community Health:

(605) 367-8793 521 N. Main Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Is a non-profit clinic that provides complete primary health care and dental care for all age groups. Anyone can be a patient.

Poison Control:

(605) 322-3894

Education: Brandon Valley School District: 300 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD David Pappone, Superintendent Paul Lundberg, Business Manager

(605) 582-2049

Brandon Valley High School:

(605) 582-3211

301 S. Splitrock Blvd., Brandon, SD Grades 9-12 Gregg Talcott, Principal

Brandon Valley Middle School:

(605) 582-3214

700 Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD Grades 6-8 Dan Pansch, Principal

Brandon Elementary School:

(605) 582-6315

501 E. Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD Grades K-5 Merle Horst, Principal

Fred Assam Elementary:

(605) 582-1500

7700 E. Willowwood St., Sioux Falls, SD Grades K-5 Susan Foster,Principal

Robert Bennis Elementary:

(605) 582-8010

2001 S. Sioux Blvd., Brandon, SD Grades K-5 Karen Heyden, Principal

Valley Springs Elementary:

(605) 757-6285

301 Valley Dr., Valley Springs, SD Grades K-5 Kristi Nelson, Principal

Brandon Valley School District Special Services: (605) 582-3446 501 E. Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD Grades Early Childhood thru 12th Lyn Heidenson, Special Services Director

Tutoring:

(605) 254-2042 Contact: Peter Frank Volunteers of America, Dakotas tutoring is available year round. Tutoring takes place at various times and locations in Brandon depending on the student’s schedule and transportation. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale.

Transportation: City of Brandon Transit Bus:

(605) 582-6515

304 Main Ave., Brandon, SD

Counseling & Support Services: Volunteers of America, Dakotas:

Office: (605) 582-7356

Contact: Vickie Sylvester 236 Holly Blvd., Brandon, SD Volunteers of America, Dakotas is a non-profit spiritually-based organization that reaches out to empower people of all ages to become healthier, self-sufficient, productive members of their communities. Volunteers of America offers the following services in the Brandon area: Mental Health Counseling, Chemical Dependency Assessments, Counseling, and Outreach including Community Education, Tutoring and Training for youth, adults, and families.

New Day Counseling:

(605) 582-7418 1320 E Rushmore Dr. Suite 107, Brandon, SD Kara L. Williams is currently practicing Mental Health Counseling in Brandon, SD.

Employment: Experience Works:

(605) 332-7991 120 S. Indian Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Non-profit classroom and on-the-job training for workers over age 55 and meet income guidelines.

South Dakota Career Center:

(605) 367-5300 811 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD Job placement and training. TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Vocational Rehabilitation:

(605) 367-5330

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811 E Ste. 21, Sioux Falls, SD Training, educational, and employment placement services for individuals with diagnosed disabilities.

Job Search Websites: www.argusleader.com/jobs; www.careerbuilder.com; www.jobs.com; www.siouxfallshelpwanted.com; www.monster.com; www.jobsonline.com; www.southdakotajobs.com; www.usiouxfalls.org/employment; www.state.sd.us/applications/Id01dol

Financial: Inter-lakes Community Action:

(605) 334-2828 505 N. Western Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Inter-Lakes is a community based non-profit organization which serves primarily low-income families and senior citizens in a 14-county area of East Central South Dakota.

Economic Assistance:

(605) 367-5444 811 E. 10th St., Sioux Falls, SD Walk-ins at 8:00 A.M. for Food Stamps and TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families).

Ministerial Association: Contact any local churches for services The Ministerial administers an emergency community fund which is supported by church, community and individual contributions. The fund is used for a one-time voucher for emergency gas at Blaine’s Service Station just for travelers and food needs at Sunshine Foods, mostly for travelers and occasionally for residents.

Lutheran Social Services:

(605) 357-0100 LSS Financial Counseling Service is a consumer credit counseling service program that provides budget counseling, debt and credit control, housing counseling, financial education, and also bankruptcy services.

Food: WIC “Women, Infants, and Children”:

(605) 367-5228

1200 N. West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Assistance for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, also children up to 5 years of age. Participants must meet income, residential and nutritional guidelines.

Brandon Area Food Pantry:

(605) 582-7001 406 Main Ave., Brandon, SD Provides a five-day supply of food. Must be referred by a service agency (Church, VA, School Counselor, Volunteers of America).

Sioux Falls Food Pantry:

(605) 335-6921 417 N. Phillips Ave., Sioux Falls, SD Provides a three-day supply of food. Must be referred by a service agency or church.

Meals on Wheels:

(605) 336-6722 2300 W 46th St., Sioux Falls, SD Active generation delivers over 300 meals 5 nights a week for any seniors in the Sioux Falls area.

The Banquet:

(605) 335-7066 The Banquet is an ecumenical outreach of the churches and community, equipping volunteer ministers to provide food, nurture and hospitality to those served through the ministry of The Banquet. For any information concerning services or volunteers please go to: www.thebanquetsf.org

General: Summer Swim Passes:

(605) 582-6515 Swim passes are provided to anyone who fits the low income criteria. The passes are given at half the price of the original, for a one year admission to any pool in Brandon. You can find them at Brandon City Hall.

Birth to 3 Connections:

(605) 357-1439 (Health Science Center, USD School of Medicine) 1-800-658-3080 Development evaluations for children ages birth to 3 to determine if your child needs assistance.

East River Legal Services:

(605) 336-9230 505 N. Western Ave., Sioux Falls, SD East River Legal Services (ERLS) is a private, non-profit corporation that provides FREE legal assistance to low income persons in 33 counties in eastern South Dakota.

Alcoholics Anonymous:

(605) 582-3833 201 Elm St., Brandon, SD (605) 582-2193 Meets: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m..

Narcotics Anonymous: Plan S.O.S:

Call 211 for meeting times

(605) 335-7066 S.O.S (Supply our students) is a service that the Banquet offers where volunteers pack up schools supplies for the students, per grade, and they give out about 4,400 per year. Any Brandon or Valley Springs residents may call and S.O.S. will take all of your information and pack your child’s bag just for his/her needs.

211 Helpline:

Dial 2-1-1 or (605) 339-4357 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 24-hour information & referral line. Referrals to community programs for financial assistance, food, clothing, medical assistance, social service programs, government agencies, child care and much more.

Brandon Web Addresses: Alliance Communications

www.alliancecom.net Alliance Communications is Brandon’s number one provider for Cable TV, internet, and phone services

Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

www.brandonvalleychamber.com Whether you are a resident or a visitor, the chamber website can help you find what you are looking for in Brandon. Use our business directory to help you locate goods and services of all kinds. Information about visiting or relocating to Brandon can also be found here along with a community events calendar of activities.

Brandon City Hall

brandon.govoffice.com The city of Brandon creates an environment for its citizens to build a better life by using resources wisely, managing growth and providing quality services in a safe and professional manor.

Brandon, South Dakota

www.brandonsd.com From this web site you can learn more about what Brandon offers for both families and businesses.

Brandon Valley Challenger

www.brandoninfo.com For the latest news on sports for Brandon and upcoming events.

Brandon Valley School District Brandon Volunteer Fire Department Department of Social Services

brandonvalley.k12.sd.us www.brandonfiredeparment.com dss.sd.gov