Abbeville
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Local offices in Abbeville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Abbeville County Department of Social Services
909 West Greenwood Street, Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Public benefitsVisit the county DSS office for help with public benefit programs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Abbeville
508 Haigler Street, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing for eligible families, older adults, and people with disabilities.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbevillehousing.org
Utilities · City office
Abbeville Public Utilities
306 Cambridge Street, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Utility service and bill helpStart or change utility service, pay a bill, or get help with billing and repairs.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbevillecitysc.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
100 Court Square, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- City government helpContact the city about city services, meetings, and general questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbevillecitysc.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Abbeville SC Works Center
Abbeville Administrative Complex, 901 W. Greenwood Street, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Job search and workforce helpGet help with job searches, career services, and employment resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ope.sc.gov
State office
Abbeville SCDMV
1331 Haigler Street Extension, Abbeville, SC
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and tests offered at this location.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Abbeville County Library System, Main Branch
1407 N. Main Street, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library resources at the main branch.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbevillecounty.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Abbeville
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
GLEAMNS Human Resources Commission, Inc.
301 N. Hospital Street, Greenwood, SC 29646
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Abbeville County
Abbeville is in Abbeville County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Abbeville County Department of Social Services
909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Food and family assistanceAsk about applying for food and family assistance programs at the county DSS office.
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
Abbeville Housing Authority
508 Haigler St., Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Public housingAsk about public housing applications and the current waitlist at the authority office.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on abbevillehousing.org
Public health · State office
Abbeville County Health Department
909 W. Greenwood St., Suite 2, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- ImmunizationsThe health department provides immunizations by appointment.
- WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
- Opioid overdose kitsAsk the health department about getting a kit to reverse an opioid overdose.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Abbeville Mental Health Clinic
101 Commercial Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Mental health servicesThe clinic provides mental health services to people in Abbeville County.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
State office
Abbeville County Healthy Connections Eligibility Office
909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620
Help here
- Medicaid eligibilityGet help with Medicaid eligibility questions at the local Healthy Connections office.
Last checked 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.
- 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