North Charleston
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Local offices in North Charleston
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Charleston County Department of Social Services
3685 Rivers Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for food and cash assistance and get help with benefits services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · City office
North Charleston Housing Authority
6327 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406
Help here
- Affordable housing and rental assistanceApply for housing programs or get help with an existing housing application.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcharlestonhousingauthority.org
Utilities · Regional office
North Charleston Sewer District
7225 Stall Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
Help here
- Sewer bill paymentGet help with sewer service and pay your sewer bill.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ncsd.sc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Charleston Center
1930 Hanahan Road, Suite 200, North Charleston, SC 29406
Help here
- Job search and unemployment claim supportGet job search help, reemployment services, and access to resources for filing unemployment claims.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
State office
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Charleston Leeds Avenue
3790 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Driver licensingApply for or renew a South Carolina driver license at this office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Library · County office
Charleston County Public Library
3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Library servicesVisit a local branch to borrow books and use library programs and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccpl.org
Library · County office
North Charleston Library Branches
3503 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs and resources at a branch in North Charleston.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ccpl.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
Help here
- City information and assistanceContact City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on northcharlestonsc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
North Charleston Recreation Department
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind city parks, recreation facilities, community centers, and programs for residents.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cms2.revize.com
City of North Charleston website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve North Charleston
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Lowcountry Food Bank
2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
South Carolina Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Palmetto Community Action Partnership
1069 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Charleston County
North Charleston is in Charleston County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
South Carolina Department of Social Services, Charleston County Office
3366 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesVisit the county DSS office for help with state assistance programs and family services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · County office
Charleston County Community Development and Revitalization
4045 Bridge View Dr., Suite B217, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Home repair and housing assistance programsFind county housing programs for home repairs, disaster help, and housing support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlestoncounty.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Charleston County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
2106 Mount Pleasant Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Help here
- Public housing and Housing Choice Voucher ProgramApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher when the program waiting list is open.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cchra.net
Public health · State office
Charleston County Health Department
3685 Rivers Ave., Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesMake appointments for family planning, immunizations, sexual health, tuberculosis, and other clinic services.
- WICApply for nutrition support through the county health department's WIC program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · County office
Charleston Center (Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services)
3685 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
Help here
- Substance use treatment and recovery servicesGet substance use prevention, outpatient and residential treatment, and withdrawal support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on charlestoncounty.gov
Local office · Regional office
Trident United Way 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 any time to find local health and human service resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tuw.org
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
Talk to a person
- Trident United Way 2-1-1 Hotline
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988