Calhoun County

Local offices in Calhoun County

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

• Human services · State office

  Calhoun County Department of Social Services

  2831 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesGet help applying for food and cash benefits, child care assistance, and other family services.Apply online
  Call 803-874-3384DirectionsWebsite

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  United Way of the Midlands 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to find local help with food, housing, utility bills, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · State office

  Calhoun County Health Department

  2837 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet family planning, immunizations, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.Read more
  Call 803-874-2037DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Calhoun County Council on Aging

  200 Milligan Circle, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Senior meals and activitiesAdults age 60 and older can get meals, fitness activities, and information about local resources.
  Call 803-874-1270DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Lower Savannah Area Agency on Aging

  2748 Wagener Road, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Aging servicesContact the regional agency to find aging services for residents of Aiken County.
  Call 803-649-7981DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Calhoun County Veterans Affairs

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 803-874-3816Website

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Calhoun Center

  101 Courthouse Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment helpGet help searching for work and using online unemployment services.Read more
  Call 803-874-2443DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Saint Matthews SCDMV

  415 Chestnut Street, Suite 2, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesApply for or renew a driver's license and get other available motor vehicle services.
  Call 803-874-1950DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Calhoun County Library

  900 F.R. Huff Drive, St. Matthews, SC 29135

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit for books, digital resources, computer access, and library programs.
  Call 803-874-3389DirectionsWebsite

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

Calhoun County, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Calhoun County

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

Cities and towns in Calhoun County

• Cameron
• St. Matthews

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