Summerville
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Local offices in Summerville
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Community action · Regional office
South Carolina 211, Trident United Way
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 or search online to find local help with food, housing, utilities, health care, and jobs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
State office
Healthy Connections Local Eligibility Office, Dorchester County
1452 Boone Hill Road, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Medicaid applications and helpApply for Medicaid or get help with your Healthy Connections coverage at the local eligibility office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scdhhs.gov
Local office · City office
Town Service Requests
Help here
- Report a town service issueReport problems such as potholes, stormwater issues, or garbage and recycling concerns within town limits.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summervillesc.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
SC Works Dorchester Center
1325-D Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Job search and employment supportGet help with job searches, resumes, and employment services at the Dorchester Center.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scworks.org
Library · County office
George H. Seago, Jr. Library
76 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use technology, or join a library program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchesterlibrarysc.org
Local office · City office
Town Administration and Customer Service
200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- General questions and town servicesContact the Town with general questions or use its website to find town services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summervillesc.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind town parks, recreation programs, and activities.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on summervillesc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Summerville
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
Lowcountry Food Bank
2864 Azalea Drive, Charleston, SC 29405
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
Palmetto Community Action Partnership
1069 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Dorchester County
Summerville is in Dorchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Dorchester County Department of Social Services, Summerville
1452 Boone Hill Road, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Apply for public assistanceAsk about applying for food assistance and other public benefits.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through the state agency.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Dorchester County Health Department
1452 Boone Hill Road, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesGet immunizations, family planning, and other public health services.
- WICAsk the clinic about WIC nutrition support and eligibility.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission
320 Midland Parkway, Suite C, Summerville, SC 29485
Help here
- Counseling and substance use treatmentAsk about counseling, substance use treatment, and prevention services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dadc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Trident Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver assistanceCall for information about services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tridentaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Dorchester County Veterans Affairs
500 N. Main Street, Summerville, SC
Help here
- Veterans benefits claimsGet help with veterans benefits claims and related questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountysc.gov
Emergency help · County office
Dorchester County Emergency Management
212 Deming Way, Summerville, SC 29483
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationGet information to prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountysc.gov
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 211, Trident United Way
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.
Call 988Text 988