Whitmire
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Local offices in Whitmire
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Hall
95 Main Street, Whitmire, SC 29178
Help here
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwhitmire.godaddysites.com
Library · County office
Whitmire Memorial Library
303 Church Street, Whitmire, SC 29178
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
Older adults · County office
Baker Senior Center
310 Main Street, Whitmire, SC 29178
Help here
- Senior activities and lunchOlder adults can join health and wellness activities and have lunch at the center.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on nccoa.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Whitmire Community Center
Help here
- Community center rentalResidents can contact the Town Clerk to reserve the community center for a family or community group event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on townofwhitmire.godaddysites.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Newberry County
Whitmire is in Newberry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Newberry County Emergency Management
540 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Emergency planning and preparednessGet information about emergency plans, alerts, and services for county residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newberrycounty.gov
Veterans · County office
Newberry County Veterans Affairs Office
1856 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help preparing and filing claims for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on newberrycounty.gov
Human services · State office
Newberry County Department of Social Services
2107 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other family support programs.
- Child supportGet help applying for child support services for your family.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Newberry County Health Department
2111 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesMake an appointment for immunizations, family planning, testing, and other clinic services.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC food and nutrition support for eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Newberry Housing Authority
3589 Grant Avenue, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about public housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on newberryhousing.org
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Westview Behavioral Health Services
800 Main Street, Newberry, SC 29108
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesGet behavioral health and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on westviewbehavioral.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
- SC 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