Barnwell County
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Local offices in Barnwell County
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Human services · State office
Barnwell County Department of Social Services
10913 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for or get help with state assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Barnwell County Health Department
11015 Ellenton Street, Highway 278, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3
10938 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing or housing choice voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, Polly Best Center
916 Reynolds Road, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesGet outpatient mental health care for children, teens, adults, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Barnwell County Veterans Affairs Office
34 Pechman Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help with veterans benefits, claims, appeals, and military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Barnwell County Emergency Management
57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and local response plans.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.gov
Library · Regional office
ABBE Regional Library System
Help here
- Library servicesUse the regional library catalog, digital resources, and library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbe-lib.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Barnwell Center
248 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help searching for work or using online unemployment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc. Barnwell Office
216 Litchfield Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Community services and energy assistanceAsk about help with utility costs and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abccaa.org
Local office · Regional office
Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 2-1-1 for referrals to local food, shelter, counseling, senior, and other community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sc.gov
State office · State office
Barnwell SCDMV
1270 Main Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license and get other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Barnwell County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Barnwell 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
- 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