Orangeburg

Local offices in Orangeburg

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

• Community action · Regional office

  United Way 2-1-1 (Midlands)

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwm211.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority

  Help here

  • Housing assistanceContact the Housing Authority to ask about local housing assistance.
  Call 803-536-3646Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburg.sc.us

• Utilities · City office

  Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities

  1016 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Utility service and billsGet help with electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater service, billing, and payments.Apply online
  Call 803-268-4050DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on orbgdpu.com

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  1099 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • City government helpContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and information about city services.
  Call 803-533-6000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on orangeburg.sc.us

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  SC Works Orangeburg Center

  1804 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29116

  Help here

  • Job search and unemployment supportGet help searching for jobs, preparing for work, and using online unemployment services.Apply online
  Call 803-534-3336DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Orangeburg SCDMV Branch

  1720 Charleston Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Driver licensing and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for driver license services, knowledge tests, and road tests.
  Call 803-531-6866DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Orangeburg County Library

  1645 Russell Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books, use computers, and get information help.
  Call 803-531-4636DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Orangeburg, SC website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Orangeburg

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

Job help near Orangeburg

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

  SC Works Orangeburg

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  1.9 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

• Youth and reentry program

  Eckerd Connects Workforce Development - Orangeburg

  For young people

  1.9 miles away

  1804 Joe S. Jeffords Highway, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Call 803-596-6969DirectionsWebsite

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 Orangeburg County

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

• Human services · State office

  Orangeburg County Department of Social Services

  114 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29118

  Help here

  • Benefits and family servicesVisit or contact the office for help with public benefits and family services.Apply online
  Call 803-531-3101DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Orangeburg County Family Court

  151 Docket Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Child supportContact Family Court for help with child support matters.
  Call 803-533-6260DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3

  500 Fletcher Street, Orangeburg, SC 29116

  Help here

  • Public housingEligible households can apply for affordable public housing in Orangeburg County.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-259-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scrha3.org

• Public health · State office

  Orangeburg County Public Health Department

  1550 Carolina Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Public health and WICThe health department offers services that include immunizations, family planning, and WIC nutrition support.
  Call 803-533-5480DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Orangeburg Area Mental Health Center

  2319 St. Matthews Road NE, Orangeburg, SC 29118

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesContact the center to find mental health services for people in Orangeburg County.
  Call 803-536-1571DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  SCDHHS Orangeburg County Office

  114 Howard Hill Drive, Orangeburg, SC 29115

  Help here

  • Healthy Connections MedicaidThe office can help residents with Healthy Connections Medicaid questions and applications.Apply online
  Call 888-549-0820DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Orangeburg 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