Calhoun County
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Local offices in Calhoun County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Calhoun County Department of Social Services
2831 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food and cash benefits, child care assistance, and other family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Human services · Regional office
United Way of the Midlands 211
Help here
- Community service referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uway.org
Public health · State office
Calhoun County Health Department
2837 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Public health servicesGet family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
- WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Older adults · County office
Calhoun County Council on Aging
200 Milligan Circle, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can get meals, fitness activities, and information about local resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on calhouncounty.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
Calhoun County Veterans Affairs
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdva.sc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Calhoun Center
101 Courthouse Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help searching for work and using online unemployment services.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov
State office · State office
Saint Matthews SCDMV
415 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license and get other available motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Calhoun County Library
900 F.R. Huff Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Help here
- Library servicesVisit for books, digital resources, computer access, and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on calhouncountylibrary.org
Calhoun County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Calhoun 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
Harvest Hope Food Bank
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
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
Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Action Agency, Inc.
1822 Joe S Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Calhoun 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
- United Way of the Midlands 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