Chester County

Local offices in Chester County

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

• Human services · State office

  Chester County Department of Social Services

  115 Reedy Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and family assistanceVisit or contact DSS to ask about food assistance, cash assistance, and other family services.Apply online
  Call 803-377-8131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  SC 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org

• Housing help · Regional office

  Chester Housing Authority

  2678 Dawson Drive, Building 100, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Affordable housingThe authority helps eligible households find affordable housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online
  Call 803-581-6981DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on chesterhasc.com

• Public health · State office

  Chester County Health Department

  129 Wylie Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and hepatitis C.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support to eligible families.Read more
  Call 803-385-6152DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Catawba Community Mental Health Center

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careThe center provides outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families in Chester County and nearby counties.
  Website

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Catawba Area Agency on Aging

  2051 Ebenezer Road, Suite B, Rock Hill, SC 29732

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and Medicare counseling.
  Call 803-329-9670DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Chester County Veterans' Affairs

  154 Main Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpThe office helps veterans and their families understand and apply for benefits, including pensions, health care, and education benefits.
  Call 803-385-6157DirectionsWebsite

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

• Emergency help · County office

  Chester County Emergency Management Agency

  127 Saluda Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and recoveryThe agency helps residents prepare for emergencies and coordinates county response and recovery during disasters.
  Call 803-377-4632DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Chester

  100 Center Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment resourcesThe center provides a public resource room for job searches and help finding employment services.
  Call 803-377-8147DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  SCDMV Chester

  508 Belt Road, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesResidents can visit this branch for driver licensing, road tests, and other listed DMV services.
  Call 803-385-6082DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Chester County Library

  100 Center Street, Chester, SC 29706

  Help here

  • Library materials and public resourcesResidents can borrow books and other materials, use library computers, and access learning and research resources.
  Call 803-377-8145DirectionsWebsite

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

Chester County, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Chester County

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

Job help near Chester 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 - Chester

  1.3 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

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 Chester County

• Chester
• Fort Lawn
• Great Falls
• Lowrys
• Richburg

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