Govan

Local offices in Govan

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with needs like food, housing, jobs, and care.
  Call 877-648-9900Website

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Govan

  20920 Ehrhardt Rd, Olar, SC 29843-3355

  Help here

  • Town governmentContact the town about local government and council matters.
  Call 803-780-5033DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masc.sc

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Govan

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

Job help near Govan

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 Govan. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Center - Barnwell

  Also helps young people

  11 miles away

  248 Wall Street, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed 1-2 p.m.

  Call 803-450-1000DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Hampton

  Also helps young people

  25 miles away

  54 Tech Circle, Varnville, SC 29944

  Hours: Monday 8:30am-5pm

  Call 843- 694-7024DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center

  SC Works Orangeburg

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 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 Bamberg County

Govan is in Bamberg County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Bamberg County Department of Social Services

  374 Log Branch Road, Bamberg, SC 29003

  Help here

  • Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other family needs.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-245-4363DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Bamberg County Office on Aging

  498 Log Branch Road, Bamberg, SC 29003

  Help here

  • Meals and senior activitiesOlder residents can get meals, activities and help with light housekeeping.
  • TransportationEligible residents can arrange rides to medical visits, shopping or work.
  Call 803-245-3021DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  South Carolina Child Support Services, Columbia Regional Office

  3150 Harden Street Extension, Columbia, SC 29203

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help establishing, changing or enforcing a child support order.Apply online
  Call 800-768-5858DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Bamberg County Health Department

  50 Dickinson St. Extension, Bamberg, SC 29003

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, testing, immunization and other public health services.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through the WIC program.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-245-5176DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.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

  Bamberg County Veterans Affairs Office

  847 Calhoun Street, Suite 8, Bamberg, SC 29003

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
  Call 803-245-3266DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Bamberg 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