Lowndesville

Local offices in Lowndesville

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Lowndesville Office and Community Center

  416 Main St, Lowndesville, SC 29659

  Help here

  • Town officeContact the town office for local government information and help.
  • Community centerThe town community center is at the town office address.Read more
  Call 864-348-6118DirectionsWebsite

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

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Lowndesville

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

Job help near Lowndesville

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 Lowndesville. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Center Anderson

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  22 miles away

  1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

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

  Call 864-642-0466DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026

• American Job Center

  Greenwood SC Works

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  28 miles away

  929 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29646

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm (Closed 12:00am-1:00pm)

  Call 864.265.8299DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026

• American Job Center

  SC Works Clemson Comprehensive Center at East Park

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  34 miles away

  1376 Tiger Blvd, Suite 102, Clemson, SC 29631

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

  Call 864-643-0071DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Abbeville County

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

• Human services · State office

  Abbeville County Department of Social Services

  909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceAsk about applying for food and family assistance programs at the county DSS office.
  Call 864-366-5481DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  South Carolina 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, jobs, and child care.
  Call 211Website

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Abbeville Housing Authority

  508 Haigler St., Abbeville, SC 29620

  Help here

  • Public housingAsk about public housing applications and the current waitlist at the authority office.Read more
  Call 864-366-4549DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Abbeville County Health Department

  909 W. Greenwood St., Suite 2, Abbeville, SC 29620

  Help here

  • ImmunizationsThe health department provides immunizations by appointment.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
  • Opioid overdose kitsAsk the health department about getting a kit to reverse an opioid overdose.
  Call 864-366-2131DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Abbeville Mental Health Clinic

  101 Commercial Drive, Abbeville, SC 29620

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesThe clinic provides mental health services to people in Abbeville County.Read more
  Call 864-459-9671DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Abbeville County Healthy Connections Eligibility Office

  909 West Greenwood St., Suite 1, Abbeville, SC 29620

  Help here

  • Medicaid eligibilityGet help with Medicaid eligibility questions at the local Healthy Connections office.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.gov

Everything in Abbeville 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