Carlisle

Local offices in Carlisle

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Carlisle Town Hall

  3911 Fishdam Ave, Carlisle, SC 29031

  Help here

  • Town services and utility billsContact Town Hall for local government questions and water or sewer utility matters.
  Call 864-427-1505DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Union County Carnegie Library, Carlisle Location

  3911 Fishdam Ave, Carlisle, SC 29031

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the Carlisle location to use library services and resources.
  Call 864-427-7140DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Carlisle website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Carlisle

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

Job help near Carlisle

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Carlisle. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Upstate Union

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  300 East South Street, Union County Carnegie Library, Union, SC 29379

  Hours: Monday-and Wednesday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

  Call 864-427-7140DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works - Chester

  17 miles away

  598 Saluda Road, Chester, SC 29706

  Hours: Monday - Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Resource Room)

  Call 803-377-8147DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works - Newberry County

  Also helps young people

  22 miles away

  1840 Wilson Road, Newberry, SC 29108

  Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm (Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm)

  Call 803-276-2110DirectionsWebsite

  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 Union County

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

• Human services · State office

  Union County Department of Social Services

  200 S. Mountain St., Union, SC 29379

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceApply for food, cash, and family support programs through the county DSS office.
  Call 864-429-1660DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Union County Public Health Department and WIC Office

  115 Thomas St., Suite A, Union, SC 29379

  Help here

  • WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children.Apply online
  • Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
  Call 864-429-1690DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  South Carolina 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · County office

  Union County Housing Authority

  201 Porter St., Union, SC 29379

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about local housing assistance.
  Call 864-427-9679DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Union Mental Health Clinic

  130 Medical Sciences Drive, Union, SC 29379

  Help here

  • Mental health careThe clinic provides mental health assessment, counseling, crisis support, and psychiatric care.Read more
  Call 864-427-1224DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Catawba Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and resources.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catawba-aging.com

Everything in Union 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