Oconee County
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Local offices in Oconee County
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State office · State office
Oconee County Department of Social Services
223A Kenneth St, Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesContact the office for help with state social service programs and benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Oconee County Health Department
609 N. Townville St., Seneca, SC 29678
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
- Health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about family planning, immunizations, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office
223-C Kenneth St., Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
- Military records assistanceAsk the office for help getting a copy of your DD214.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com
Emergency help · County office
Oconee County Emergency Management
300 S. Church St., Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response efforts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com
Library · County office
Oconee County Public Library System
501 W. South Broad St., Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Library materials and programsBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and find library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services, Seneca Office
691 S. Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678
Help here
- Behavioral health and addiction treatmentContact the office to ask about behavioral health or addiction treatment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aobhs.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Seneca
104 Vocational Drive, Seneca, SC 29672
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, resumes, workshops, and career guidance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worklinkweb.com
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scacog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources (SHARE), Oconee Office
708 E. Main St., Seneca, SC 29678
Help here
- Community action assistanceAsk about help with utility bills, heating, food, housing, and other basic needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sharesc.org
Oconee County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Oconee 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
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