Greenville
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Local offices in Greenville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Greenville Cares
206 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
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- City information and service requestsAsk about city programs or report a problem with a city service.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenvillesc.gov
Human services · City office
Community Development Division
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- Resident and housing resourcesFind city information about affordable housing and resources for residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenvillesc.gov
Older adults · City office
Active Adult Program
112 Rebecca St, Greenville, SC 29607
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- Activities for adults age 55 and olderAdults age 55 and older can join activities, classes, events, and trips.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenvillesc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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- Parks and recreation programsFind recreation programs and services for children, adults, and seniors.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenvillesc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Greenville Housing Authority
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- Public housing and housing assistanceGet information about public housing and housing assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on connections.greenvillesc.gov
State office · State office
Greenville County Department of Social Services
301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit DSS for help applying for public benefits, including food assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Greenville, McAlister Square Center
225 S Pleasantburg Dr, Suite E-1, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Job search and unemployment claim supportGet help with job searching, reemployment services, and filing for unemployment benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
Greenville - Edgeworth SCDMV
122 Edgeworth St, Greenville, SC 29601
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- Driver licensingApply for or renew a South Carolina driver's license or permit in person.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
United Way of Greenville County 2-1-1 Resource Line
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- Community resource referralsCall any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwaygc.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Greenville County
Greenville is in Greenville County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Greenville County Department of Social Services
352 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607
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- Public benefits and family servicesVisit or contact DSS for help with state benefit and family service programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Greenville County Health Department
352 Halton Road, Greenville, SC 29607
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- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic offers family planning, immunizations, STI and HIV care, tuberculosis services, and other health services.
- WICWIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible women, infants, and children.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Greenville Housing Authority
122 Edinburgh Court, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe housing authority offers rental assistance through public housing and voucher programs when waiting lists are open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tgha.net
Mental health and recovery · State office
Greater Greenville Mental Health Center
124 Mallard Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Help here
- Mental health servicesThe center provides mental health care and support for people in Greenville County.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Greenville County Veterans Affairs
301 University Ridge, Suite N-T300, Greenville, SC 29601
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsThe office helps veterans and their families file claims for federal benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenvillecountysc.gov
Child support · State office
South Carolina Child Support Services, Greenville Regional Office
714 North Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29607
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- Child support servicesThe regional office serves Greenville County families with child support cases.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.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
- United Way of Greenville County 2-1-1 Resource Line
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