West Columbia
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Local offices in West Columbia
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
West Columbia City Hall
200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
Help here
- City services and informationContact the city for help finding information about city services and offices.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westcolumbiasc.gov
Utilities · City office
West Columbia Utility Billing
200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with your city water or sewer bill and make a payment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westcolumbiasc.municipalonlinepayments.com
Library · County office
Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library
1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lexcolibrary.com
Older adults · Regional office
Pine Ridge-South Congaree Senior Center
1123 Courtney Drive, West Columbia, SC 29172
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsOlder adults can join activities, share meals, and ask about transportation to the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lcrac.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Lexington Center
671 Main Street, West Columbia, SC 29170
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help looking for work, using job search resources, and connecting with employment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
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
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lexington County
West Columbia is in Lexington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Lexington County Department of Social Services
1070 S. Lake Drive, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food or cash assistance through the state.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the state DSS office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Lexington County Health Department
1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health clinic services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
State office · State office
Lexington County Health Department WIC Clinic
1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Help here
- WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Lexington County Veterans Affairs Office
605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and appealing VA decisions.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Lexington County Emergency Management Division
434 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet county information about preparing for emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov
Library · County office
Lexington County Public Library System
5440 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Help here
- Library servicesUse library resources, get help finding information, and access online services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lexcolibrary.com
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