Salem

Local offices in Salem

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

• 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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  5A Park Avenue, Salem, SC 29676

  Help here

  • Town government helpVisit or call Town Hall with questions about town government and local services.
  • Utility bill paymentPay your town utility bill at the town office or use the town's listed payment options.Read more
  Call 864-944-2819DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on salemsc.us

• Library · County office

  Salem Branch Library

  5B Park Avenue, Salem, SC 29676

  Help here

  • Public libraryVisit the library to borrow books and find a place to study or read.Read more
  Call 864-944-0912DirectionsWebsite

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

Town of Salem website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Salem

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

Job help near Salem

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 Salem. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Center Seneca

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  12 miles away

  104 Vocational Drive, Seneca, SC 29672

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am --5:00pm (Closed 1:00pm-2:00pm)

  Call 864-646-1741DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 18, 2026

• American Job Center

  SC Works Clemson Comprehensive Center at East Park

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  16 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  SC Works Center Easley

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  26 miles away

  1776 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC 29642

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

  Call 864-220-8990DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 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 Oconee County

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

• Public health · State office

  Oconee County Health Department

  609 N. Townville St., Seneca, SC 29678

  Help here

  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  • Health clinic servicesCall the clinic to ask about family planning, immunizations, and other public health services.
  Call 864-882-2245DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Oconee County Department of Social Services

  223A Kenneth St, Walhalla, SC 29691

  Help here

  • Public benefits and social servicesContact the office for help with state social service programs and benefits.
  Call 864-638-4400DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · Nonprofit

  Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services, Seneca Office

  691 S. Oak St., Seneca, SC 29678

  Help here

  • Behavioral health and addiction treatmentContact the office to ask about behavioral health or addiction treatment services.
  Call 864-882-7563DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Appalachian Area Agency on Aging

  30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportGet information and help finding services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 864-242-9733DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Oconee County Veterans Affairs Office

  223-C Kenneth St., Walhalla, SC 29691

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  • Military records assistanceAsk the office for help getting a copy of your DD214.Read more
  Call 864-638-4231DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Oconee County Emergency Management

  300 S. Church St., Walhalla, SC 29691

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for emergencies and county response efforts.
  Call 864-638-4200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oconeesc.com

Everything in Oconee 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