Pickens County

Local offices in Pickens County

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

• 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
  Call 864-898-5810DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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
  Call 864-898-5965DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 864-898-5965DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 864-242-9733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 864-898-5926DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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
  Call 864-220-8990DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on worklinkweb.com

• State office

  South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Pickens

  2133 Gentry Memorial Highway, Pickens, SC 29671

  Help here

  • Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver license and take available driving tests at this branch.
  Call 864-878-1396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov

• Library · County office

  Pickens County Library System

  304 Biltmore Road, Easley, SC 29640

  Help here

  • Library and information servicesUse library collections, reference help, and learning resources across the county library system.
  Call 864-850-7077DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pickenscountylibrarysystem.com

Pickens County, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pickens County

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

Cities and towns in Pickens County

• Central
• Clemson
• Easley
• Liberty
• Norris
• Pickens
• Six Mile

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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