Aiken
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Local offices in Aiken
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Aiken Office
1410 Park Ave. SE, Aiken, SC 29802
Help here
- State benefits and family servicesVisit the office for help with state social services and benefit programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Aiken
100 Rogers Terrace, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for housing assistance and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aikenhousing.org
Utilities · City office
City of Aiken Engineering and Utilities Department
245 Dupont Dr. NW, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Water and sewer billing and serviceCall the department for water billing, water service, or water and sewer problems.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofaikensc.gov
Local office · City office
City of Aiken City Hall
111 Chesterfield St. S, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- City questions and service requestsContact the city with questions or requests about city services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofaikensc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Aiken Center
1571 Richland Ave. E, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, reemployment, and workforce services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Aiken
1755 Richland Ave. E, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and eligible road tests.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department
1072 Banks Mill Rd., Aiken, SC 29803
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city recreation programs, activities, and facilities for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofaikensc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Aiken
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Golden Harvest Food Bank
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc.
291 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29802
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Aiken County
Aiken is in Aiken County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Aiken County Office
1410 Park Avenue SE, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Social services and benefitsContact the county office for help with social services and benefit programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Child support · County office
Aiken County Family Court and Child Support
109 Park Avenue SE, First Floor, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Child supportGet information about child support matters and court forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aikencountysc.gov
Public health · State office
Aiken County Health Department
222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Public health servicesMake an appointment for health department services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing.
- WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center
1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careGet mental health care for children, adults, and families in Aiken County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Lower Savannah Area Agency on Aging
2748 Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Aging servicesContact the regional agency to find aging services for residents of Aiken County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lscog.org
Veterans · County office
Aiken County Veterans Affairs
1930 University Parkway, Suite 2300, Aiken, SC 29801
Help here
- Veterans assistanceGet help connecting with veterans services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aikencountysc.gov
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
- Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988