Chester County
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Local offices in Chester County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Chester County Department of Social Services
115 Reedy Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Food, cash, and family assistanceVisit or contact DSS to ask about food assistance, cash assistance, and other family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
SC 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Chester Housing Authority
2678 Dawson Drive, Building 100, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Affordable housingThe authority helps eligible households find affordable housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterhasc.com
Public health · State office
Chester County Health Department
129 Wylie Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and hepatitis C.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support to eligible families.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Catawba Community Mental Health Center
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careThe center provides outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families in Chester County and nearby counties.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Catawba Area Agency on Aging
2051 Ebenezer Road, Suite B, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and Medicare counseling.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on catawba-aging.com
Veterans · County office
Chester County Veterans' Affairs
154 Main Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families understand and apply for benefits, including pensions, health care, and education benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chestercountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Chester County Emergency Management Agency
127 Saluda Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates county response and recovery during disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chestercountysc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Chester
100 Center Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Job search and unemployment resourcesThe center provides a public resource room for job searches and help finding employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
SCDMV Chester
508 Belt Road, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit this branch for driver licensing, road tests, and other listed DMV services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Chester County Library
100 Center Street, Chester, SC 29706
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library computers, and access learning and research resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterlibsc.org
Chester County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Chester County
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
Harvest Hope Food Bank
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
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
Carolina Community Actions, Inc
138 South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29731
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Chester 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
- 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