Bluffton
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Local offices in Bluffton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Affordable Housing Department
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Help here
- Neighborhood Assistance and septic assistanceAsk about town help with home repairs, septic systems, and other needs covered by the Neighborhood Assistance Program.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on townofbluffton.sc.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Bluffton Customer Service Center
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Help here
- Customer service and town service requestsCall or submit a request about town services, including drainage, parks, roads, sidewalks, trash, and recycling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on townofbluffton.sc.gov
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Bluffton
15 Sheridan Park, Bluffton, SC 29910
Help here
- Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the Bluffton branch for driver license services and other transactions offered by the SCDMV.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Events and Venues Department
20 Bridge Street, Bluffton, SC 29910
Help here
- Town parks, events, and facility rentalsFind town parks, town-sponsored events, and public facilities that residents can reserve.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on townofbluffton.sc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bluffton
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
Bluffton 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.
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
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
Last checked 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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountysc.gov
Housing help · 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
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beaufortha.com
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.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scdmh.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.
- 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
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.
Call 988Text 988