Johnston
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Local offices in Johnston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Johnston Municipal Office
500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC 29832
Help here
- Town services and public worksContact the town office about town services or public works.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofjohnstonsc.gov
Library · Regional office
Johnston Branch/Mobley Library
407 Calhoun Street, Johnston, SC 29832
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for library services and help with library materials.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on abbe-lib.org
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1 Helpline
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs and other community services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwcsra.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Edgefield County
Johnston is in Edgefield County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Edgefield County Department of Social Services
120 W.A. Reel Drive, Edgefield, SC 29824
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state public assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Edgefield County Health Department
21 Star Road, Edgefield, SC 29824
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICApply for food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for eligible families.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Edgefield County Veterans Affairs
304 Gray Street, Edgefield, SC 29824
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edgefieldcounty.sc.gov
Library · Regional office
Abbeville County Library System
105 Court House Square, Edgefield, SC 29824
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, computers, and other public library resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on abbe-lib.org
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disability Resource Center
Help here
- Aging and disability resource supportGet information and help finding services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppersavannah.com
Community action · Nonprofit
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
21 Star Road, Edgefield, SC 29824
Help here
- Community action programsAsk about help with energy bills and community services for eligible residents.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gleamnshrc.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
- United Way of the CSRA 2-1-1 Helpline
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