Berkeley County
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Local offices in Berkeley County
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Human services · State office
Berkeley County Department of Social Services
2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Social services benefitsVisit DSS to ask about applying for food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · 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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org
Public health · State office
Berkeley County Health Department
109 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Public health servicesGet family planning, immunization, STI, HIV, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
Trident United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local health and human service resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuw.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Berkeley County Courthouse
300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Court information and recordsFind Berkeley County court information, case records, and court contacts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sccourts.org
Older adults · Regional office
Trident Area Agency on Aging
5895 Core Road, Suite 419, North Charleston, SC 29406
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportContact the agency for information and referrals to aging and disability services serving Berkeley County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tridentaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Berkeley County Veterans Affairs
212 Oakley Plantation Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berkeleycountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Berkeley County Emergency Management
1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet emergency preparedness information and connect with county disaster response and recovery resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berkeleycountysc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Berkeley Center
500 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Job search and unemployment servicesGet job search help and in-person support with unemployment services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Moncks Corner
1005 N U.S. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, permit, and other motor vehicle transactions offered at this branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Berkeley County Library System
100 Library St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections and learning resources through the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on berkeleylibrarysc.org
Berkeley County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Berkeley County
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
Lowcountry Food Bank
2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
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
Palmetto Community Action Partnership
1069 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Berkeley 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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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
- Trident United Way 211
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