Branchville
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Local offices in Branchville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Town of Branchville Water Works Department
7644 Freedom Road, Branchville, SC 29432
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay town water, sewer, and garbage bills or ask about utility service.Apply online
- Water bill helpEligible households can apply for help paying water bills through the state water assistance program.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on branchville.sc.gov
Local office · City office
Town Hall
7644 Freedom Road, Branchville, SC 29432
Help here
- Town servicesVisit or call the town office for help with town services and questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on branchville.sc.gov
Older adults · Nonprofit
Orangeburg County Council on Aging, Branchville Site
101 Caboose Court, Branchville, SC 29432
Help here
- Senior programs and mealsOlder adults can ask about meals, wellness activities, and other senior programs at the Branchville site.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburgccoa.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Town of Branchville Community Center
7647 Freedom Road, Branchville, SC 29432
Help here
- Community center rentalAsk Town Hall about renting the community center for a meeting or event.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on branchville.sc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Branchville
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
Harvest Hope Food Bank
2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201
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
Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Action Agency, Inc.
1822 Joe S Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Orangeburg County
Branchville is in Orangeburg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Orangeburg County Department of Social Services
114 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Child support · County office
Orangeburg County Family Court
151 Docket Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Child supportContact Family Court for help with child support matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on orangeburgcounty.org
Housing authority · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3
500 Fletcher Street, Orangeburg, SC 29116
Help here
- Public housingEligible households can apply for affordable public housing in Orangeburg County.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org
Public health · State office
Orangeburg County Public Health Department
1550 Carolina Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Public health and WICThe health department offers services that include immunizations, family planning, and WIC nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center
2319 St. Matthews Road NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Help here
- Mental health servicesContact the center to find mental health services for people in Orangeburg County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
State office · State office
SCDHHS Orangeburg County Office
114 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Help here
- Healthy Connections MedicaidThe office can help residents with Healthy Connections Medicaid questions and applications.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.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 Midlands 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