Laurens County

Local offices in Laurens County

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

• Human services · State office

  Laurens County Department of Social Services

  93 Human Services Road, Clinton, SC 29325

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact DSS for help with state benefits and family support services.Apply online
  Call 864-833-0100DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 1

  460 Church Street, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceThe housing authority helps eligible residents apply for housing assistance and vouchers.Apply online
  Call 864-984-0578DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha.net

• Public health · State office

  Laurens County Public Health Department

  3 Catherine Street, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department offers vaccines, family planning, and other public health services.
  • WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children.
  Call 864-833-0000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Laurens Mental Health Center

  442 Professional Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325

  Help here

  • Mental health careThe clinic offers mental health care for adults, children, and families.
  Call 864-938-0912DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Laurens County Clerk of Court

  100 Hillcrest Square, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Family Court and child support recordsThe Clerk keeps Family Court records and handles child support collection and disbursement.
  Call 864-984-3538DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laurenscounty.us

• Older adults · Regional office

  Upper Savannah Area Agency on Aging

  430 Helix Road, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services.
  Call 864-941-8075DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Laurens County Veterans Affairs Office

  105 Bolt Drive, Suite B, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceThe office helps veterans and their dependents prepare and file benefit claims.
  Call 864-984-4041DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laurenscounty.us

• State office

  South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, Laurens Office

  22861 Highway 76 East, Clinton, SC 29325

  Help here

  • Vocational rehabilitationThe department helps people with disabilities prepare for work and find employment.
  Call 864-984-6563DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scvrd.net

• Emergency help · County office

  Laurens County Emergency Management

  321 South Harper Street, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationThe office shares information about local hazards and emergency plans.
  Call 864-984-0812DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on laurenscounty.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Laurens

  291 Professional Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325

  Help here

  • Job search and career helpJob seekers can get help with finding work, training, and career services.
  Call 864-358-0090DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  South Carolina DMV Laurens

  390 Fairgrounds Road, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesResidents can visit the DMV for driver licensing and vehicle services.
  Call 864-682-3213DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Laurens County Public Library System

  1017 West Main Street, Laurens, SC 29360

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can use library collections, programs, digital resources, and public computers.
  Call 864-681-7323DirectionsWebsite

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

Laurens County, South Carolina website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Laurens County

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

Job help near Laurens 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 Center - Laurens

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  5.1 miles away

  291 Professional Park Road, Clinton, SC 29325

  Hours: Monday -Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm Closed (12:00Pm-1:00:pm)

  Call 864-358-0090DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 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 Laurens County

• Clinton
• Cross Hill
• Gray Court
• Laurens
• Waterloo

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