Richburg

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

• South Carolina 211

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  Call 866-892-9211
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  Local office · Regional office

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  • Community information and referralsCall or text 211 to find local help with basic needs and other services.

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• Town of Richburg Town Hall

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  Call 803-789-5484
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  Local office · City office

  201 N Main St, Richburg, SC 29729

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  • Town officeContact the town clerk about town government and local matters.

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• Lewisville Community Library

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  Call 803-789-7800
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  Library · County office

  3771 Lancaster Hwy, Richburg, SC 29729

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  • Public libraryGet a library card and use books and other learning resources at this library.

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

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

• Chester County Department of Social Services

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  Call 803-377-8131
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  Human services · State office

  115 Reedy Street, Chester, SC 29706

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  • Food, cash, and family assistanceVisit or contact DSS to ask about food assistance, cash assistance, and other family services.Apply online

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• SC 211

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  Call 211
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  Local office · Regional office

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  • Community resource referralsCall or search online to find local help with food, housing, bills, jobs, and other needs.

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• Chester Housing Authority

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  Call 803-581-6981
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  Housing help · Regional office

  2678 Dawson Drive, Building 100, Chester, SC 29706

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  • Affordable housingThe authority helps eligible households find affordable housing and housing choice vouchers.Apply online

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• Chester County Health Department

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  Call 803-385-6152
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  Public health · State office

  129 Wylie Street, Chester, SC 29706

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  • Public health clinic servicesThe health department offers family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections, HIV, and hepatitis C.
  • WICWIC offers nutrition help, healthy foods, and breastfeeding support to eligible families.Read more

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• Catawba Community Mental Health Center

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  Mental health and recovery · State office

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  • Outpatient mental health careThe center provides outpatient mental health services for children, adults, and families in Chester County and nearby counties.

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• Catawba Area Agency on Aging

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  Call 803-329-9670
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  Older adults · Regional office

  2051 Ebenezer Road, Suite B, Rock Hill, SC 29732

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  • Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local services and Medicare counseling.

  DirectionsWebsite

Everything in Chester County

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.

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