Marlboro County
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Local offices in Marlboro County
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Human services · State office
Marlboro County Department of Social Services
713 South Parsonage Street Extension, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Social services and benefitsVisit or contact this office for help with state social services and benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Marlboro County Health Department
711 Parsonage Street Extension, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
- WICThe clinic provides WIC nutrition services for eligible women, infants, and children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Bennettsville Housing Authority
253 Fletcher Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Public housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about its housing assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bennettsvilleha.org
Older adults · Regional office
Pee Dee/Vantage Point Area Agency on Aging
216 South 2nd Street, Hartsville, SC 29551
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and help finding services for older adults and family caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on getcaresc.com
Community action · Nonprofit
Chesterfield-Marlboro Economic Opportunity Council
211 North Marlboro Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Community services and energy assistanceThe agency serves Marlboro County residents through community services and energy assistance programs.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cmeoc.org
Library · County office
Marlboro County Public Library System
203 Fayetteville Avenue, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can use the library for books, learning resources, programs, and other library services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on edelmanpubliclibrary.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Bennettsville
337 Highway 9 West, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit this office for driver license and state identification services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Bennettsville Center
1120 Oakwood Street, Bennettsville, SC 29512
Help here
- Job search and unemployment supportGet help looking for work and using online tools for unemployment benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
Human services · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org
Marlboro County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Marlboro 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
- 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