Forest Acres

Local offices in Forest Acres

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

• Courts and legal help · City office

  Forest Acres Municipal Court

  5205 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206

  Help here

  • Municipal court casesContact the court about a city citation, court date, or fine.
  Call 803-790-5947DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestacres.net

• Local office · City office

  Forest Acres City Hall

  5209 North Trenholm Road, Forest Acres, SC 29206

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions about the city.
  Call 803-782-9475DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestacres.net

• Library · Regional office

  Richland Library Cooper

  5317 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206

  Help here

  • Public library servicesVisit for library materials, programs, and other public library services.
  Call 803-787-3462DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Forest Acres, South Carolina website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Forest Acres

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

Job help near Forest Acres

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 Forest Acres. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  SC Works Center Columbia Midlands

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4.5 miles away

  700 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

  Call 803-737-5627DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Lexington Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  671 Main Street, West Columbia, SC 29170

  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

  Call 803-359-6131DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Winnsboro Center

  24 miles away

  96 US Hwy 321 Bypass South, Winnsboro, SC 29180

  Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm

  Call 803-635-2812DirectionsWebsite

  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 Richland County

Forest Acres is in Richland County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 (Midlands)

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org

• Child support · State office

  South Carolina Child Support Services, Columbia Regional Office

  3150 Harden St. Extension, Columbia, SC 29203

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services through the regional office.
  Call 800-768-5858DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Richland County Department of Social Services

  3220 Two Notch Rd., Columbia, SC 29204

  Help here

  • Public benefits and family servicesResidents can contact the county DSS office for help with state assistance and family services.Apply online
  Call 803-714-7300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Columbia Housing

  1917 Harden St., Columbia, SC 29204

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceResidents can apply for affordable housing and rental assistance programs serving Richland County.Apply online
  Call 803-254-3886DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Richland County Health Department

  2000 Hampton St., Columbia, SC 29204

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesResidents can get immunizations, family planning, testing, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC helps eligible families get food and nutrition support for pregnant people, infants, and young children.
  Call 803-576-2900DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  LRADAC Richland County

  2711 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC 29203

  Help here

  • Substance use treatment and assessmentResidents can receive assessments and treatment for alcohol or drug use.
  Call 803-726-9300DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Richland 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