Hampton County

Local offices in Hampton County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Public health · State office

  Hampton County Health Department

  531 Carolina Ave., West, Varnville, SC 29944

  Help here

  • WICAsk about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.
  • Public health clinic servicesAsk about immunizations, family planning, and other clinic services; the department is listed as temporarily closed.
  Call 803-943-3878DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• State office · State office

  Hampton County Department of Social Services

  102 Ginn Altman Avenue, Suite A, Hampton, SC 29924

  Help here

  • Public assistanceVisit or contact the office for help with public assistance programs.
  Call 803-943-3641DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  South Carolina 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 211 or visit SC 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org

• Older adults · County office

  Hampton County Council on Aging

  108 Pine Street, Hampton, SC 29924

  Help here

  • Older adult servicesAsk about local services and support for older adults.
  Call 803-943-7555DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lowcountry Area Agency on Aging

  634 Campground Road, Yemassee, SC 29945

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpStaff help older adults and people with disabilities find services, caregiver support, and long-term care information.
  Call 843-473-3991DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lowcountrycog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Hampton County Veterans Affairs

  B.T. DeLoach Building, 201 Jackson Avenue West, Hampton, SC 29924

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits claimsGet help filing claims for veterans benefits, education benefits, and appeals.
  Call 803-914-2085DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org

• Emergency help · County office

  Hampton County Emergency Management

  703 2nd Street West, Hampton, SC 29924

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and responseGet information and help preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters.
  Call 803-914-2150DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hamptoncountysc.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Hampton Center

  54 Tech Circle, Varnville, SC 29944

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportVisit the center for help finding a job and other employment services.
  Call 843-694-7024DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov

Hampton County, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Hampton County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Cities and towns in Hampton County

• Brunsonnot checked yet
• Estill
• Furmannot checked yet
• Giffordnot checked yet
• Hampton
• Luraynot checked yet
• Scotianot checked yet
• Varnville
• Yemassee

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