Camden
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Local offices in Camden
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office · State office
Kershaw County Department of Social Services
110 East DeKalb Street, Suite 1C, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Public benefits and social servicesVisit the county DSS office for help with state social service programs and benefits.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
South Carolina 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Utilities · City office
City of Camden Customer Service and Utility Billing
1000 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Utility bills and bill assistancePay a city utility bill, ask billing questions, or ask about the senior utility rate credit.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on experiencecamdensc.com
Local office · City office
Camden City Hall
1000 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- City services and resident requestsContact City Hall for help with city services and to send a service request.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcamden.org
Older adults · County office
Camden Vitality Center
906 Lyttleton Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can come for meals, activities, fitness programs, and community resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kershawcoa.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Camden Center
1111 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help finding work, preparing for a job, and connecting with workforce services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office · State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Camden
1056 Ehrenclou Drive, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and knowledge or road tests.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Kershaw County Library, Camden Branch
1304 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card and borrow books, e-books, audiobooks, and other materials.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on kershawcountylibrary.org
City of Camden, South Carolina website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Camden
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
Wateree Community Actions, Inc.
201 Columbia Mall Blvd Ste 91, Columbia, SC 29223
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kershaw County
Camden is in Kershaw County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Kershaw County Office
110 E. DeKalb Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Social services and benefitsVisit or call for help with public benefits and family support services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Kershaw County Health Department
1116 Church Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Public health clinicGet family planning, immunizations, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition help for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center, Kershaw County
208 King Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Behavioral health and substance use careGet outpatient help for mental health needs and substance use.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on alphabehavioralhealthcenter.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kershaw County Probate Court
515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Probate and estate mattersGet help with estate matters, marriage licenses, guardianships, and conservatorships.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kershaw.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging
3219 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Help here
- Aging services and referralsAsk about local services, transportation, meals, and support for older adults and caregivers.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on santeelynchescog.org
Veterans · County office
Kershaw County Veterans Service Office
515 Walnut Street, Camden, SC 29020
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on scdva.sc.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
- 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