Orangeburg
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Local offices in Orangeburg
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Local office · City office
City Hall
1099 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburg.sc.us
Utilities · City office
Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities
1016 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Utility service and billsGet help with electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater service, billing, and payments.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orbgdpu.com
Library · County office
Orangeburg County Library
1645 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, and get information help.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburgcounty.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Orangeburg Center
1804 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29116
Help here
- Job search and unemployment supportGet help searching for jobs, preparing for work, and using online unemployment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
Orangeburg SCDMV Branch
1720 Charleston Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license services, knowledge tests, and road tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Housing authority · City office
Housing Authority
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about local housing assistance.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburg.sc.us
Community action · Regional office
United Way 2-1-1 (Midlands)
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local food, housing, health, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org
City of Orangeburg, SC website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orangeburg County
Orangeburg is in Orangeburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Orangeburg County Department of Social Services
114 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Orangeburg County Public Health Department
1550 Carolina Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Public health and WICThe health department offers services that include immunizations, family planning, and WIC nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center
2319 St. Matthews Road NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Help here
- Mental health servicesContact the center to find mental health services for people in Orangeburg County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3
500 Fletcher Street, Orangeburg, SC 29116
Help here
- Public housingEligible households can apply for affordable public housing in Orangeburg County.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org
Veterans · County office
Orangeburg County Veterans Affairs
1437 Amelia Street, Room 203, Orangeburg, SC 29116
Help here
- Veterans assistanceThe office helps veterans connect with assistance and benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangeburgcounty.org
Child support · County office
Orangeburg County Family Court
151 Docket Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Child supportContact Family Court for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangeburgcounty.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 2-1-1 (Midlands)
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