Georgetown County
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Local offices in Georgetown County
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Human services · State office
Georgetown County Department of Social Services
330 Dozier Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Food and family assistanceResidents can apply for food and family assistance through the county DSS office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Georgetown Housing Authority
1 Lincoln Street, Georgetown, SC 29442
Help here
- Public housingApply in person for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gtownhousing.org
Public health · State office
Georgetown County Health Department
531 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department about immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICEligible families can ask the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, Georgetown Clinic
525 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Mental health servicesResidents can contact the clinic to ask about mental health services and appointments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · County office
Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services
1610 Hawkins Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Meals and support for older adultsOlder adults can find senior center programs, home-delivered meals, and help with basic home care.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging
1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support in the Waccamaw region.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on wrcog.org
Veterans · County office
Georgetown County Veterans Affairs
537 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help preparing and filing applications for benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Georgetown County Emergency Management
2222-C Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseResidents can get information about preparing for emergencies and county emergency response.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Georgetown Center
1105 Church Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Job search and training supportJob seekers can get career guidance, job referrals, and information about training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Georgetown
214 Ridge Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit for driver's license and vehicle services offered at this branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Georgetown County Library System
405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Help here
- Library materials and public resourcesResidents can get a library card, borrow books, and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov
Georgetown County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Georgetown County
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
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
1261 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC 29526
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Georgetown County
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