Central
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Local offices in Central
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Central Water Department and Utility Billing
1067 W Main Street, Central, SC 29630
Help here
- Water service and billsResidents can arrange water service, ask about their bill, and make utility payments.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentral.org
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Central-Clemson Indoor Recreation Center
130 Commons Way, Central, SC 29630
Help here
- Indoor recreationResidents can use the indoor recreation center and find recreation programs for different ages.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentral.org
Local office · City office
Central Town Hall
1067 W Main Street, Central, SC 29630
Help here
- Town services and resident helpContact Town Hall for help with town services, municipal court, and questions for town staff.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcentral.org
Library · County office
Central-Clemson Regional Branch
105 Commons Way, Central, SC 29630
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use computers and internet, and take part in library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on pickenscountylibrarysystem.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Central
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc.
254 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Pickens County
Central is in Pickens County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Pickens County Department of Social Services
212 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food, cash, and other benefits through the county DSS office.Apply onlineRead more
- Child supportGet help with child support services through the county DSS office.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Pickens County WIC Clinic
200 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC helps eligible women, infants, and children with nutrition support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Pickens County Health Department
200 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671
Help here
- Public health careGet family planning, vaccines, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis C.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.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
Veterans · County office
Pickens County Veterans Affairs
222 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with veterans benefits and claims through the county veterans office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pickensveterans.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Easley
1776 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642
Help here
- Job search and employment helpGet help searching for jobs, building job skills, and using unemployment claim resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worklinkweb.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 of Pickens County 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