Westminster
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Local offices in Westminster
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City of Westminster Utilities
100 E. Windsor Street, Westminster, SC 29693
Help here
- Electric, water, and sewer serviceContact the city to start or manage electric, water, or sewer service.Apply online
- Utility bill payment and payment helpPay utility bills at City Hall and ask about the city's two-week payment hold.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westminstersc.org
Local office · City office
Westminster City Hall
100 E. Windsor Street, Westminster, SC 29693
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall with questions about city services or government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on westminstersc.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Westminster Senior Center - A. T. Caywood Outreach
211A Lucky Street, Westminster, SC 29693
Help here
- Senior activities and resource informationSeniors can take part in activities and ask for information about food and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wscwestminstersc.wixsite.com
Library · County office
Westminster Branch, Oconee County Public Library
112 W. North Avenue, Westminster, SC 29693
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the branch to use library services and resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com
City of Westminster, South Carolina website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Westminster
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc.
254 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Oconee County
Westminster is in Oconee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Oconee County Health Department
609 N. Townville St., Seneca, SC 29678
Help here
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
- Health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about family planning, immunizations, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
State office · State office
Oconee County Department of Social Services
223A Kenneth St, Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesContact the office for help with state social service programs and benefits.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit
Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services, Seneca Office
691 S. Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678
Help here
- Behavioral health and addiction treatmentContact the office to ask about behavioral health or addiction treatment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on aobhs.org
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Area Agency on Aging
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scacog.org
Veterans · County office
Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office
223-C Kenneth St., Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
- Military records assistanceAsk the office for help getting a copy of your DD214.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com
Emergency help · County office
Oconee County Emergency Management
300 S. Church St., Walhalla, SC 29691
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response efforts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.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
- South Carolina 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.
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