Barnwell
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Local offices in Barnwell
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Housing help · Regional office
South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3
10938 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing or housing choice voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org
Older adults · County office
Gail Reyes Center
11403 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Senior activitiesAdults age 60 and older can join activities and programs at the center.
- Senior meal servicesEligible older adults can apply for meals at the center or ask about home-delivered meals.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Barnwell Center
248 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Job search and unemployment helpGet help searching for work or using online unemployment services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Barnwell
1270 Main Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Driver licensingVisit the branch for driver license services and tests.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Barnwell County Public Library
40 Burr Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.us
Local office · City office
Barnwell City Hall
130 Main Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall with questions about city services and operations.Read more
- Water and sewer bills and servicePay a water bill, start water service, or report a water or sewer problem.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbarnwell.com
Parks and recreation · City office
City of Barnwell Parks and Recreation
130 Main Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Recreation programs and scholarshipsAsk about city recreation programs and help paying program fees.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbarnwell.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Barnwell
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
Golden Harvest Food Bank
3310 Commerce Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
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
Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency, Inc.
291 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29802
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Barnwell County
Barnwell is in Barnwell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Barnwell County Department of Social Services
10913 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public assistanceApply for or get help with state assistance programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Local office · Regional office
Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1
Help here
- Community information and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, housing, food, child care, and health care.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org
Public health · State office
Barnwell County Health Department
11015 Ellenton Street, Highway 278, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
- WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, Polly Best Center
916 Reynolds Road, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesGet outpatient mental health care for children, teens, adults, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Veterans · County office
Barnwell County Veterans Affairs Office
34 Pechman Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help with veterans benefits, claims, appeals, and military records.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Barnwell County Emergency Management
57 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and local response plans.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on barnwellcountysc.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
- Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1
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