Greenwood

Local offices in Greenwood

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

• State office

  Greenwood County Department of Social Services

  1118 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesContact the local DSS office for help with state benefits and family services.Apply online
  Call 864-229-5258DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Greenwood Housing Authority

  315 Foundry Road, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Public housingApply for affordable public housing when applications are being accepted.Apply online
  • Housing Choice VoucherAsk the housing authority about voucher applications and waiting list status.Apply online
  Call 864-227-3670DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works

  121 W. Court Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Utility billing and serviceGet help with water, electricity, and natural gas accounts, service, and bills.Apply onlineRead more
  • CPW CaresAsk CPW about its program for customers who need help with utility bills.Read more
  Call 864-942-8100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Greenwood City Hall

  520 Monument St, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • City services and resident helpContact City Hall for help finding city services and reaching city departments.
  Call 864-942-8400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · State office

  SC Works Greenwood Center

  927 East Cambridge Street, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Job search and employment servicesVisit the center for help with job searches and employment services.
  Call 864-229-8872DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  SCDMV Greenwood

  510 W. Alexander Extension, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a South Carolina driver's license or identification card.
  Call 864-227-6434DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Greenwood County Library, Main Branch

  600 South Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse the library to borrow books and other materials and get help with library resources.
  Call 864-941-4650DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Greenwood website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Greenwood

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

Offices for all of Greenwood County

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

• Human services · State office

  Greenwood County Department of Social Services

  1118 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29648

  Help here

  • Food, cash, and family assistanceApply for food and cash assistance and get help with other family services.Apply online
  Call 864-229-5258DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Greenwood County Child Support Office

  528 Monument Street, Room 103, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Child support case helpGet help with child support case questions and request case information in person.Apply online
  Call 800-768-5858DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Greenwood

  315 Foundry Road, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing vouchersAsk about applying for public housing or a housing voucher.
  Call 864-227-3670DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Greenwood County Health Department

  1736 S. Main Street, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing and care for sexually transmitted infections.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children.
  Call 864-942-3600DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Beckman Center for Mental Health Services

  1547 Parkway, Suite 100, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health servicesFind outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
  Call 864-229-7120DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging and Aging & Disability Resource Center

  430 Helix Road, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet information and referrals for meals, transportation, home care, and other local services.
  Call 864-941-8075DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Greenwood 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