Ridgeville
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Local offices in Ridgeville
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Local office · City office
Ridgeville Town Hall
105 School St, Ridgeville, SC 29472
Help here
- Town servicesVisit or call Town Hall for help with town government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgevillegov.com
Utilities · City office
Ridgeville Water Department
105 School St, Ridgeville, SC 29472
Help here
- Water serviceContact the water clerk for help with town water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on ridgevillegov.com
Human services · Nonprofit
Trident United Way 2-1-1 Hotline
Help here
- Community services referralCall 2-1-1 for referrals to local food, housing, health, job, and other community services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dorchester County
Ridgeville is in Dorchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Summerville
1452 Boone Hill Road, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Apply for public assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the state agency.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Dorchester County Health Department
1452 Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support and eligibility.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Dorchester County Veterans Affairs
500 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help with veterans benefits claims and related questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dorchester County Emergency Management
212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountysc.gov
Library · County office
Dorchester County Library System
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, and find learning resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchesterlibrarysc.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission
320 Midland Parkway, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29485
Help here
- Counseling and substance use treatmentAsk about counseling, substance use treatment, and prevention services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dadc.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
- Trident United Way 2-1-1 Hotline
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