Lancaster County
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Local offices in Lancaster County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Lancaster County Office
1837 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Social services and benefitsVisit or contact the county office for help with state social services and benefit programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Lancaster
3502 Caroline Courts, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Public housingApply for affordable public housing when the application list is open.Apply onlineRead more
- Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance to help pay rent in private housing when the application list is open.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancasterha.org
Public health · State office
Lancaster County Health Department
1228 Colonial Commons Court, Suite 100, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesMake an appointment for family planning, immunizations, testing, or other county health department services.
- WIC nutrition programApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Catawba Community Mental Health Center, Lancaster County Clinic
1906 Highway 521 Bypass South, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesGet outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
SC 211, United Way of Lancaster County
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall or visit online to find local health, human service, and crisis resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwaylcsc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Lancaster County Family Court
101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Child support and family court formsGet family court information and self-represented filing forms, including child support forms.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancastercountysc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Catawba Area Agency on Aging
2051 Ebenezer Road, Suite B, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and Medicare counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawba-aging.com
Veterans · County office
Lancaster County Veteran Affairs Office
101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet help preparing claims for veterans benefits and services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancastercountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lancaster County Emergency Management
111 Covenant Place, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet emergency alerts, preparedness information, and help coordinating local disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancastercountysc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Lancaster Center
705 North White Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help with job searches, employment services, and workforce resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Lancaster
1694 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license and complete other DMV services at this office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Lancaster County Library System
313 S. White Street, Lancaster, SC 29720
Help here
- Library resources and programsUse library materials, public computers, information resources, and learning programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lanclib.org
Lancaster County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lancaster 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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Carolina Community Actions, Inc
138 South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29731
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Lancaster 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
- SC 211, United Way of Lancaster County
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 866-892-9211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988