Surfside Beach
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Local offices in Surfside Beach
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Public Works
740 Sandy Lane, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Help here
- Trash and recycling serviceContact Public Works about trash and recycling carts, collection, and service problems.
- Sanitation charges on water billsTown sanitation charges are billed through Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority on the water bill.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on surfsidebeach.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
South Strand Senior Center
1032 10th Avenue North, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and chances to connect with others.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hccoa.org
Library · County office
Surfside Beach Library
410 Surfside Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library for books, public computers, online resources, and library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hcml.sc.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
210 US Highway 17 South, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Help here
- Town services and informationVisit or call Town Hall for help finding town services and contacting town departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on surfsidebeach.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Dick M. Johnson Civic Center
829 Pine Drive, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Help here
- Community meetings and eventsThe town uses the Civic Center for public meetings and community events.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on surfsidebeach.org
Town of Surfside Beach website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Surfside Beach
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
Lowcountry Food Bank
2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
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
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
1261 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC 29526
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Horry County
Surfside Beach is in Horry County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office · State office
Horry County Department of Social Services
1951 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for available state food and family assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Horry County 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to connect with local help for food, housing, health, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayhorry.org
Community action · County office
Horry County Community Development
1300 Second Ave, Suite 102, Conway, SC 29526
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation informationLearn about housing repair help for eligible low income homeowners.
- Medically Indigent Assistance ProgramFind out whether you may qualify for help with inpatient hospital bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on horrycountysc.gov
Public health · State office
Conway Health Department
1931 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
- WIC clinicAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Horry County Behavioral Services
1301 Second Ave, Conway, SC 29526
Help here
- Behavioral health resource supportGet help finding local behavioral health resources and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on horrycountysc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging
1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support in the Waccamaw region.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wrcog.org
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 Horry 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