Anderson
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Local offices in Anderson
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Anderson County Department of Social Services
224 McGee Rd., Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Benefits and social servicesContact the county DSS office about applying for state assistance and other social services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · City office
City of Anderson Community Development
601 S. Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Help here
- Housing rehabilitation and housing resourcesAsk about city housing programs, fair housing resources, and help improving eligible owner-occupied homes.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofandersonsc.com
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Anderson
1335 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority provides subsidized housing for eligible residents; its website says applications are currently closed because the waiting list is full.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersonha.org
Utilities · City office
Electric City Utilities
601 S. Main St., Anderson, SC 29624
Help here
- Water and wastewater utility billsGet help with water or wastewater service, billing questions, payments, and starting or stopping service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofandersonsc.com
Local office · City office
Anderson Connect
Help here
- Report a city service issueReport a non-emergency problem or request a city service online or through the app.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofandersonsc.com
Jobs and training · State office
SC Works Anderson
1428 Pearman Dairy Rd., Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Job search and workforce servicesVisit the job center for help finding work and accessing employment services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Anderson branch
331 29 Bypass North, Anderson, SC 29621
Help here
- Driver licensing and vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license services, knowledge tests, road tests, and other DMV transactions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · Regional office
Anderson Main Library
300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC 29621
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the main library for books, learning resources, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersonlibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Anderson Parks and Recreation
1107 N. Murray Ave., Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Recreation programs and parksFind city recreation programs, sports leagues, facilities, and park information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityofandersonsc.com
City of Anderson, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Anderson
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
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc.
254 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Anderson County
Anderson is in Anderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Anderson County Department of Social Services
224 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit DSS for help with food and cash assistance, child care, and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Anderson County Health Department
220 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center
200 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesThe center provides outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and support for older adults, caregivers, Medicare questions, and meal services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scacog.org
Veterans · County office
Anderson County Veterans Affairs
2404 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet no-cost help preparing and filing claims for federal and state veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountysc.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Anderson
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help finding a job, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worklinkweb.com
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
- SC 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