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Local offices in Starr
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Regional office
United Way of Anderson County 2-1-1
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 2-1-1 for free referrals to food, housing, utility, health, job, and other local help.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on unitedwayofanderson.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Anderson
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help finding a job, training, and other employment services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on worklinkweb.com
State office
Anderson SCDMV
331 29 Bypass North, Anderson, SC 29621
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a South Carolina driver's license or identification card.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dmv.sc.gov
Local office · City office
Town of Starr Town Hall
7641 Highway 81 S, Starr, SC 29684
Help here
- Town servicesContact the town clerk about town government services and local questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on masc.sc
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Starr
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
500 B Spratt St., Charlotte, NC 28206
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
Sunbelt Human Advancement Resources, Inc.
254 S Pleasantburg Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Starr
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 Starr. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
SC Works Center Anderson
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
10 miles away
1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on October 5, 2026
American Job Center
SC Works Clemson Comprehensive Center at East Park
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
23 miles away
1376 Tiger Blvd, Suite 102, Clemson, SC 29631
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 :30am - 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 9, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
SC Works Center Seneca
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
29 miles away
104 Vocational Drive, Seneca, SC 29672
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am --5:00pm (Closed 1:00pm-2:00pm)
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 18, 2026
Unemployment benefits in South Carolina
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Worklink Workforce Development Board
1376 Tiger Blvd., Suite 102, Clemson, SC 29631
Workforce board
SC Department of Employment and Workforce
1550 Gadsden Street, PO Box 995, Columbia, SC 29202
Offices for all of Anderson County
Starr is in Anderson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Anderson County Department of Social Services
224 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Benefits and family servicesVisit DSS for help with food and cash assistance, child care, and family services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Anderson
1335 East River Street, Anderson, SC 29624
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceThe housing authority provides subsidized housing for eligible residents; its website says applications are currently closed because the waiting list is full.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersonha.org
Public health · State office
Anderson County Health Department
220 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV.
- WICWIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center
200 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625
Help here
- Outpatient mental health servicesThe center provides outpatient mental health care for children, adults, and families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Appalachian Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging
30 Century Circle, Greenville, SC 29607
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet referrals and support for older adults, caregivers, Medicare questions, and meal services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scacog.org
Veterans · County office
Anderson County Veterans Affairs
2404 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621
Help here
- Veterans benefits claims helpGet no-cost help preparing and filing claims for federal and state veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on andersoncountysc.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
- South Carolina 2-1-1
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.
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