Berkeley County

Local offices in Berkeley County

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

• Human services · State office

  Berkeley County Department of Social Services

  2 Belt Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Social services benefitsVisit DSS to ask about applying for food, cash, and other family support benefits.Apply online
  Call 843-761-8044DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 803-259-3588DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org

• Public health · State office

  Berkeley County Health Department

  109 W. Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet family planning, immunization, STI, HIV, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, and other public health services.
  • WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition and food benefits for eligible families.
  Call 843-719-4600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Trident United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local health and human service resources.Read more
  Call 211Website

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Berkeley County Courthouse

  300-B California Avenue, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Court information and recordsFind Berkeley County court information, case records, and court contacts.
  Call 843-719-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Trident Area Agency on Aging

  5895 Core Road, Suite 419, North Charleston, SC 29406

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource supportContact the agency for information and referrals to aging and disability services serving Berkeley County.
  Call 843-554-2275DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Berkeley County Veterans Affairs

  212 Oakley Plantation Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits and related services.
  Call 843-719-4023DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Berkeley County Emergency Management

  1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Disaster preparedness and recoveryGet emergency preparedness information and connect with county disaster response and recovery resources.
  Call 843-719-4166DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Berkeley Center

  500 South Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment servicesGet job search help and in-person support with unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 843-761-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Moncks Corner

  1005 N U.S. Hwy 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit for driver license, permit, and other motor vehicle transactions offered at this branch.
  Call 843-761-3686DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Berkeley County Library System

  100 Library St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections and learning resources through the county library system.
  Call 843-719-4223DirectionsWebsite

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

Berkeley County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Berkeley County

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

Job help near Berkeley County

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 · Affiliate center

  SC Works Berkeley

  Also helps young people

  13 miles away

  500 S Live Oak Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm ( Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)

  Call 843-761-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 18, 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.

Cities and towns in Berkeley County

• Bonneau
• Goose Creek
• Hanahan
• Jamestown
• Moncks Corner
• St. Stephen

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