Gaston

Local offices in Gaston

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

• Local office · City office

  Gaston Town Hall

  131 N. Carlisle Street, Gaston, SC 29053

  Help here

  • Town services and sewer paymentsContact Town Hall for town information or to ask about sewer payments.
  Call 803-796-7725DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Gaston Branch Library

  214 South Main Street, Gaston, SC 29053

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, or attend programs.
  Call 803-785-9908DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Gaston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Gaston

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

Job help near Gaston

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 Gaston. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Lexington Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  7 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

  SC Works Center Columbia Midlands

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  13 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

  SC Works Orangeburg

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  1804 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Closed 1:00pm-2:00PM)

  Call 803-534-3336DirectionsWebsite

  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 Lexington County

Gaston is in Lexington County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Lexington County Department of Social Services

  1070 S. Lake Drive, Suite A, Lexington, SC 29073

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceAsk about applying for food or cash assistance through the state.Apply onlineRead more
  • Child supportGet help with child support services through the state DSS office.Read more
  Call 803-785-7333DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Lexington County Health Department WIC Clinic

  1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073

  Help here

  • WICApply for food and nutrition support if you are pregnant or have a child under five.Apply online
  Call 803-785-6550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Lexington County Health Department

  1070-B S. Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health clinic services.
  Call 803-785-6550DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralGet information and referrals for services for older adults and people with disabilities.
  Call 803-744-5140Website

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

• Veterans · County office

  Lexington County Veterans Affairs Office

  605 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help filing claims for veterans benefits and appealing VA decisions.
  Call 803-785-8400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Lexington County Emergency Management Division

  434 Ball Park Road, Lexington, SC 29072

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet county information about preparing for emergencies and disasters.
  Call 803-785-8343DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on lex-co.sc.gov

Everything in Lexington 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