Abbeville County
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Local offices in Abbeville County
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Human services · State office
Abbeville County Department of Social Services
909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Food and family assistanceAsk about applying for food and family assistance programs at the county DSS office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
State office · State office
Abbeville County Healthy Connections Eligibility Office
909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Medicaid eligibilityGet help with Medicaid eligibility questions at the local Healthy Connections office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.gov
Public health · State office
Abbeville County Health Department
909 W. Greenwood St., Suite 2, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- ImmunizationsThe health department provides immunizations by appointment.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
- Opioid overdose kitsAsk the health department about getting a kit to reverse an opioid overdose.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Abbeville County Veterans Affairs Office
903 W. Greenwood St., Suite 1600, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Veterans benefitsThe office helps veterans and their families file claims for service, education, home loan, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbevillecountysc.com
Emergency help · County office
Abbeville County Emergency Management
903 W. Greenwood St., Suite 2700, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Emergency planning and informationContact the office for county emergency preparedness information and local emergency updates.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbevillecountysc.com
Mental health and recovery · State office
Abbeville Mental Health Clinic
101 Commercial Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Mental health servicesThe clinic provides mental health services to people in Abbeville County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Abbeville Housing Authority
508 Haigler St., Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing applications and the current waitlist at the authority office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbevillehousing.org
Community action · Nonprofit
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
706 Carolina Circle, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Energy assistanceEligible households can ask about help paying energy bills through the local office.
- Emergency rental assistancePeople facing immediate eviction can ask whether rental assistance is available.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gleamnshrc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging
430 Helix Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpThe agency helps older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers find local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppersavannah.com
Library · County office
Abbeville County Library System
1407 N. Main St., Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books and other materials and use the library's online resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbevillecounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Abbeville Connection Points
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpJob seekers in Abbeville County can access workforce help through community-based connection points and the SC Works Mobile Career Coach.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppersavannah.com
Local office · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Abbeville County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Abbeville County
South Carolina programs by kind of help
These are run by South Carolina and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - HealthCare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Call 1-800-318-2596 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- South Carolina 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988