Ridgeland
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Local offices in Ridgeland
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Ridgeland Town Hall
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Town government servicesVisit Town Hall for help with town government questions and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgelandsc.gov
Utilities · City office
Town of Ridgeland Water & Sewer Department
1 Town Square, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingContact the department to start water or sewer service or ask about your utility bill.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgelandsc.gov
Library · County office
Pratt Memorial Library
451A Wilson Street, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ahjlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Lakeside at Blue Heron Community Center
153 James L. Taylor Drive, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Community center rentalContact the Town to ask about visiting or renting the community center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgelandsc.gov
State office · State office
Jasper County Department of Social Services
10908 North Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- SNAP and other benefitsVisit or contact the office to ask about applying for food and other family benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Cash assistanceContact the office to ask about cash assistance and eligibility.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Jasper County Office
10175 South Jacob Smart Boulevard, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Healthy Connections Medicaid helpVisit the office to ask for help with Healthy Connections Medicaid services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.gov
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Ridgeland
407 Live Oak Drive, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the office for driver licensing and other motor vehicle services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jasper County
Ridgeland is in Jasper County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Jasper County Department of Social Services
10908 North Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit or contact the county office for help with state assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Jasper County Public Health Department
651 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Public health servicesGet help with immunizations, family planning, and other county health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Jasper County Public Health Department WIC Clinic
5648 N Okatie Hwy 170, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible families get healthy food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Jasper County Veterans Affairs
651 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jaspercountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jasper County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet local emergency updates and information about preparedness and disaster response.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jcesgov.org
Library · Regional office
Allendale Hampton Jasper Regional Library
P.O. Box 280, Allendale, SC 29810
Help here
- Library servicesUse library collections, online resources, programs, and bookmobile services across the three-county system.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ahjlibrary.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
- 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