Williamsburg County
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Local offices in Williamsburg County
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Human services · State office
Williamsburg County Department of Social Services
121 Hampton Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesAsk about public benefits and services for families, children, and vulnerable adults.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Kingstree
1022 Lexington Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable public housing for eligible people and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kingstreeha.org
Public health · State office
Williamsburg County Health Department
520 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and hepatitis.
- WICWIC offers eligible families healthy food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, Williamsburg Clinic
501 Nelson Boulevard, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Outpatient mental health careThe clinic provides outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Williamsburg County Clerk of Court and Family Court
125 W Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Court records and filing helpGet information about county civil, criminal, and family court records and filings.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgcounty.sc.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
Williamsburg County Veterans Affairs
147 W Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for federal and South Carolina veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgcounty.sc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Williamsburg County Emergency Management
2086 Thurgood Marshall Highway, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Disaster assistance and preparednessGet help and information before, during, and after a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgcounty.sc.gov
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Kingstree Center
530 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesGet help with job searches and workforce services at the Kingstree center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Kingstree
785 Eastland Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Driver and vehicle servicesApply for or renew driver licenses and identification cards, and get other DMV services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Williamsburg County Library System
215 North Jackson Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, Wi-Fi, and programs across the county library system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mywcl.org
Local office · County office
Williamsburg County Government
201 W Main Street, Kingstree, SC 29556
Help here
- County government informationContact the county to find local government services, offices, and public information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on williamsburgcounty.sc.gov
Williamsburg County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg 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