Beaufort
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Local offices in Beaufort
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Beaufort County Office
1905 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Food and family assistanceContact the office for help applying for food and other family assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Beaufort Housing Authority
1009 Prince Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersGet information about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beaufortha.com
Utilities · Regional office
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
6 Snake Road, Okatie, SC 29909
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billingStart or stop water and sewer service and get help with your bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bjwsa.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbeaufort.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Beaufort Center
164 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort, SC 29906
Help here
- Job search and unemployment servicesGet help searching for work and using online unemployment services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Beaufort Branch
28 Munch Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver's license and complete other driver licensing services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Beaufort Library
311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountylibrary.org
Parks and recreation · County office
Charles Lind Brown Community Center
1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort, SC
Help here
- Community recreationVisit the community center for recreation space and activities.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbeaufort.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Beaufort
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
Beaufort/Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc.
60 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort, SC 29906
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Beaufort County
Beaufort is in Beaufort County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Beaufort County Health Department
601 Wilmington Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Bluffton Health Department
4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910
Help here
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
- Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
State office · State office
Beaufort County Department of Social Services
1905 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance through the county DSS office.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesDSS helps parents establish and manage child support services.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Human services · County office
Beaufort County Human Services Department
1905 Duke Street, Room 200, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- CONNECT service coordinationStaff help people and families find support and coordinate services for complex needs.
- REACH homeless outreachOutreach workers connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, health care, and other community resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountysc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, Beaufort Clinic
1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careThe clinic provides outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdmh.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Nexus Care of Beaufort County
1905 Duke Street, Suite 270, Beaufort, SC 29902
Help here
- Alcohol and drug servicesNexus Care offers prevention, treatment, and recovery support for people affected by alcohol or other drug use.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountysc.gov
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 the Lowcountry 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