Spartanburg County
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Local offices in Spartanburg County
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State office · State office
Spartanburg County Department of Social Services
630 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- SNAP and other benefitsApply for food and other benefits at the county office.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Spartanburg County Health Department
120 Dillon Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, STI testing, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about nutrition support and WIC services for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Spartanburg Housing
170 Arch Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for available housing assistance through Spartanburg Housing.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburghousing.org
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health
187 W Broad St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use servicesContact the center for prevention, education, intervention, and treatment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Spartanburg County Veterans' Affairs
610 Chesnee Hwy, Beaumont Plaza, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceMeet with a county veterans service officer for help with veterans' benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Child support · County office
Spartanburg Clerk of Court Child Support Enforcement Division
180 Magnolia Street, Room 502, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Child support enforcementGet help with child support payments and account questions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Spartanburg County Emergency Management
175 Community College Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- Disaster information and assistanceGet disaster information and learn how to request emergency assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Human services · County office
Spartanburg County Community Development
Help here
- Homeowner rehabilitationAsk about help repairing or replacing a roof if you meet the program rules.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Library · County office
Spartanburg County Public Libraries
151 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Library and legal research collectionsUse library collections, public computers, and legal research materials.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburglibraries.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Spartanburg County Family Court self-help resources
180 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Family court self-help informationFind links and forms for people handling family court matters without a lawyer.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on spartanburgcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and support for older adults, caregivers, Medicare questions, and meal services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scacog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Piedmont Community Action
300 S Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Community action programsContact the agency to ask about programs for low-income residents and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcasp.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Spartanburg
145 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, career planning, and training options.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
SCDMV Spartanburg - Fairforest Road
8794 Fairforest Rd, Suite B, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle transactionsApply for or renew a driver's license and handle vehicle title and registration transactions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
United Way of the Piedmont 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or text 211 for help finding food, housing, utility assistance, and other local services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwpiedmont.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Spartanburg 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
- United Way of the Piedmont 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