Lancaster

Local offices in Lancaster

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Utility Services

  216 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billsApply for city utility service, pay a bill, or ask the billing staff about your account.Apply online
  Call 803-283-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastercitysc.com

• State office · State office

  Lancaster County SCDHHS Office

  1599 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Medicaid eligibilityContact this state office about Medicaid eligibility and applications.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lancaster Senior Center

  309 S. Plantation Road, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Senior center servicesOlder adults can visit for senior center programs and activities.
  Call 803-285-6956DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.sc.gov

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  216 S. Catawba Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • City services and helpContact City Hall to ask about city services or get help reaching a city department.
  Call 803-283-2489DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lancastercitysc.com

• Local office · Nonprofit

  SC 211, United Way of Lancaster County

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for everyday needs or a crisis.
  Call 1-866-892-9211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwaylcsc.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Lancaster

  705 N. White Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Job search and employment helpGet help with job searches, resumes, interviews, and employment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org

• State office · State office

  Lancaster SCDMV

  1694 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Driver licensingVisit for driver license services, knowledge tests, and road tests.
  Call 803-286-4859DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov

• Library · County office

  Lancaster County Library

  313 S. White Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card and use books, computers, online resources, and library programs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-285-1502DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lanclib.org

City of Lancaster, South Carolina website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lancaster

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Lancaster County

Lancaster is in Lancaster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  South Carolina Department of Social Services, Lancaster County Office

  1837 Pageland Highway, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsVisit or contact the county office for help with state social services and benefit programs.Apply online
  Call 803-286-6914DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Housing authority · Regional office

  Housing Authority of Lancaster

  3502 Caroline Courts, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing when the application list is open.Apply onlineRead more
  • Housing Choice VoucherApply for rental assistance to help pay rent in private housing when the application list is open.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-285-7214DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancasterha.org

• Public health · State office

  Lancaster County Health Department

  1228 Colonial Commons Court, Suite 100, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesMake an appointment for family planning, immunizations, testing, or other county health department services.
  • WIC nutrition programApply for WIC food benefits and nutrition support for eligible families with young children.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-286-9948DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Catawba Community Mental Health Center, Lancaster County Clinic

  1906 Highway 521 Bypass South, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health servicesGet outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
  Call 803-285-7456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  SC 211, United Way of Lancaster County

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall or visit online to find local health, human service, and crisis resources.
  Call 866-892-9211Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uwaylcsc.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Lancaster County Family Court

  101 N. Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

  Help here

  • Child support and family court formsGet family court information and self-represented filing forms, including child support forms.
  Call 803-285-6961DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lancastercountysc.gov

Everything in Lancaster 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