Beaufort

Local offices in Beaufort

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• State office

  South Carolina Department of Social Services, Beaufort County Office

  1905 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceContact the office for help applying for food and other family assistance programs.Apply online
  Call 843-255-6199DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Housing help · Regional office

  Beaufort Housing Authority

  1009 Prince Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersGet information about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-525-7059DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beaufortha.com

• Utilities · Regional office

  Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority

  6 Snake Road, Okatie, SC 29909

  Help here

  • Water and sewer service and billingStart or stop water and sewer service and get help with your bill.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-987-9200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bjwsa.org

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  1911 Boundary Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
  Call 843-525-7070DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbeaufort.org

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Beaufort Center

  164 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort, SC 29906

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment servicesGet help searching for work and using online unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 843-524-3351DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scworks.org

• State office

  South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Beaufort Branch

  28 Munch Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906

  Help here

  • Driver licensingApply for or renew a driver's license and complete other driver licensing services.Apply online
  Call 843-379-8822DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov

• Library · County office

  Beaufort Library

  311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and attend library programs.
  Call 843-255-6430DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountylibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · County office

  Charles Lind Brown Community Center

  1001 Hamar Street, Beaufort, SC

  Help here

  • Community recreationVisit the community center for recreation space and activities.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbeaufort.org

City of Beaufort website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Beaufort

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Beaufort

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  Beaufort Comprehensive Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  2 miles away

  164 Castle Rock Road, Beaufort, SC 29906

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  Call 843-524-3351DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Beaufort County

Beaufort is in Beaufort County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Beaufort County Health Department

  601 Wilmington Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  • Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 843-525-7615DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• Public health · State office

  Bluffton Health Department

  4819 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton, SC 29910

  Help here

  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.Read more
  • Public health clinic servicesThe clinic provides family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
  Call 843-757-2251DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov

• State office

  Beaufort County Department of Social Services

  1905 Duke Street, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceResidents can apply for food and cash assistance through the county DSS office.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child support servicesDSS helps parents establish and manage child support services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 843-255-6081DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov

• Human services · County office

  Beaufort County Human Services Department

  1905 Duke Street, Room 200, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • CONNECT service coordinationStaff help people and families find support and coordinate services for complex needs.
  • REACH homeless outreachOutreach workers connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, health care, and other community resources.
  Call 843-255-6050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountysc.gov

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Coastal Empire Community Mental Health Center, Beaufort Clinic

  1050 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careThe clinic provides outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families.
  Call 843-524-3378DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scdmh.org

• Mental health and recovery · County office

  Nexus Care of Beaufort County

  1905 Duke Street, Suite 270, Beaufort, SC 29902

  Help here

  • Alcohol and drug servicesNexus Care offers prevention, treatment, and recovery support for people affected by alcohol or other drug use.
  Call 843-255-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on beaufortcountysc.gov

Everything in Beaufort 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