Helpful Resources for Refugees:
 

Lutheran Social Services (LSS): Contact Viktoria at LSS in Rapid City, to help with translation, reading forms for you, pointing you toward job prospects and apartments.
 

Social Security: Apply for your Social Security Number, needed for many services in USA. Office is located at 2200 N Maple Ave #301. (800) 772-1213 open 9 am-4 pm weekdays.
 

Cell Phones: T-mobile has been the best at supplying SIM cards without needing a contract and new phone.
 

Doctors:  Doctors at Rapid City Medical Center have been good at helping refugees (605-342-3280). Also, Complete Health may be a resource if Medicaid insurance has run out after a year.  Call 605-721-8939 and they will direct you to one of three locations in Rapid City.
 

Dentist:  Dr. Fibonacci at 2800 Jackson Blvd, Suite 9 (605-348-0831) has helped refugees.
 

Banking:  Black Hills Federal Credit has worked with refugees.
 

Public Transportation:  Public transportation in Rapid City is called Rapid Transit (RTS) and they have limited bus schedules.  get route maps and prices online at: www.rapidride.org or phone: 605-394-6631. Taxi, Lyft and Uber services are available.
 

Housing: temporary home-hosting and apartments are needed until the SSN arrives
 

Jobs: There are a number of ways to find jobs, from Rapid City job listings and SDLabor sites. Word of mouth, fellow refugees, and this organization continues to find opportunities.