Greenwood
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Local offices in Greenwood
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Local office · City office
Greenwood City Hall
520 Monument St, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding city services and reaching city departments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofgreenwoodsc.com
Utilities · City office
Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works
121 W. Court Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Utility billing and serviceGet help with water, electricity, and natural gas accounts, service, and bills.Apply onlineRead more
- CPW CaresAsk CPW about its program for customers who need help with utility bills.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenwoodcpw.com
Library · County office
Greenwood County Library, Main Branch
600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and get help with library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwdlibrary.org
Housing authority · City office
Greenwood Housing Authority
315 Foundry Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing when applications are being accepted.Apply online
- Housing Choice VoucherAsk the housing authority about voucher applications and waiting list status.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwdscha.com
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Greenwood Center
927 East Cambridge Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesVisit the center for help with job searches and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov
State office · State office
SCDMV Greenwood
510 W. Alexander Extension, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a South Carolina driver's license or identification card.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
State office · State office
Greenwood County Department of Social Services
1118 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesContact the local DSS office for help with state benefits and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Greenwood County
Greenwood is in Greenwood County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Greenwood County Department of Social Services
1118 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29648
Help here
- Food, cash, and family assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Greenwood County Health Department
1736 S. Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing and care for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Greenwood
315 Foundry Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing voucher.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwdscha.com
Mental health and recovery · State office
Beckman Center for Mental Health Services
1547 Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesFind outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Greenwood County Emergency Management
528 Monument Street, Room B-15, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Emergency information and alertsGet county emergency information and sign up for public safety alerts.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on greenwoodcounty-sc.gov
Library · County office
Greenwood County Library System
600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, and other public library services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gwdlibrary.org
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
- South Carolina 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