Laurens
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Local offices in Laurens
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Laurens
218 Spring Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing applications and housing availability in Laurens.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha.net
Utilities · Regional office
Laurens Commission of Public Works
212 Church Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Utility service and billsStart or ask about electric, gas, water, and sewer service, or get help with a bill.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lcpw.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
126 E Public Square, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city about city services, forms, and questions for city staff.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaurenssc.com
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Laurens Center
1029 W Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help searching for work and using online unemployment and job search services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Laurens Office
390 Fairgrounds Road, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license and other motor vehicle services offered at this branch.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scdmvonline.com
Library · County office
Laurens County Public Library, Laurens Branch
1017 W Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Library servicesVisit to borrow books, use library resources, reserve a room, or attend programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on lcpl.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Laurens Parks and Recreation Department
Help here
- Recreation programsFind city sports, camps, youth and senior activities, and community events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflaurenssc.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Laurens
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
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
301 N. Hospital Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Laurens County
Laurens is in Laurens County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Laurens County Department of Social Services
93 Human Services Road, Clinton, SC 29325
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact DSS for help with state benefits and family support services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1
460 Church Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents apply for housing assistance and vouchers.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha.net
Public health · State office
Laurens County Public Health Department
3 Catherine Street, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccines, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Laurens Mental Health Center
442 Professional Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325
Help here
- Mental health careThe clinic offers mental health care for adults, children, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdmh.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Laurens County Clerk of Court
100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360
Help here
- Family Court and child support recordsThe Clerk keeps Family Court records and handles child support collection and disbursement.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on laurenscounty.us
Older adults · Regional office
Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging
430 Helix Road, Greenwood, SC 29646
Help here
- Aging and disability resource helpThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on uppersavannah.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
- 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