Pawleys Island

Local offices in Pawleys Island

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

• Local office · City office

  Town of Pawleys Island Town Hall

  323 Myrtle Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  Help here

  • Town services and informationContact the town office for help with town services, records, and local government questions.
  Call 843-237-1698DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Waccamaw Senior Center

  83 Duncan Avenue, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  Help here

  • Senior center activitiesOlder adults can visit for scheduled activities and a place to connect with others.
  Call 843-545-3196DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov

• Library · County office

  Waccamaw Neck Library

  41 Saint Paul Place, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow library materials, use computers and Wi-Fi, or get printing and copying help.
  Call 843-545-3623DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on gtcountysc.gov

Town of Pawleys Island website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Pawleys Island

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

Job help near Pawleys Island

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 Pawleys Island. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Georgetown SC Works Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  9.9 miles away

  1105 Church Street, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

  Call 843-546-8581DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026

• American Job Center

  SC Work Coastal ( Conway) Center

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  200-A Victory Lane, Conway, SC 29526

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 843-234-9675DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 10, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Kingstree

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  43 miles away

  530 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556

  Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

  Call 843-354-7436DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 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 Georgetown County

Pawleys Island is in Georgetown County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Georgetown County Department of Social Services

  330 Dozier Street, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Help here

  • Food and family assistanceResidents can apply for food and family assistance through the county DSS office.Apply online
  Call 843-546-5134DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Georgetown Housing Authority

  1 Lincoln Street, Georgetown, SC 29442

  Help here

  • Public housingApply in person for public housing and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 843-546-9621DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · State office

  Georgetown County Health Department

  531 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Help here

  • Public health servicesResidents can contact the health department about immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
  • WICEligible families can ask the health department about WIC food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 843-546-5593DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Waccamaw Center for Mental Health, Georgetown Clinic

  525 Lafayette Circle, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Help here

  • Mental health servicesResidents can contact the clinic to ask about mental health services and appointments.
  Call 843-546-6107DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · County office

  Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services

  1610 Hawkins Street, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Help here

  • Meals and support for older adultsOlder adults can find senior center programs, home-delivered meals, and help with basic home care.
  Call 843-545-3196DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Waccamaw Area Agency on Aging

  1230 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services and support in the Waccamaw region.
  Call 843-546-8502DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Georgetown 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