Union County
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Local offices in Union County
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Human services · State office
Union County Department of Social Services
200 S. Mountain St., Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Food and family assistanceApply for food, cash, and family support programs through the county DSS office.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Public health · State office
Union County Public Health Department and WIC Office
115 Thomas St., Suite A, Union, SC 29379
Help here
- WICWIC provides food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children.Apply online
- Public health servicesThe health department offers immunizations, family planning, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on uwasc.org
Housing help · County office
Union County Housing Authority
201 Porter St., Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the housing authority to ask about local housing assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unionhousingsc.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
Union Mental Health Clinic
130 Medical Sciences Drive, Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Mental health careThe clinic provides mental health assessment, counseling, crisis support, and psychiatric care.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Catawba Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver informationThe agency connects older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers with local support and resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on catawba-aging.com
Veterans · County office
Union County Veterans’ Affairs
320 E. Main Street, Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpA county veterans service officer helps veterans and their families apply for benefits and claims.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gearupunionsc.com
Emergency help · County office
Union County Emergency Services Division
414 S. Pinckney Street, Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe division coordinates county emergency preparedness and response information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on scemd.org
Library · County office
Union County Library System
300 E. South St., Union, SC 29379
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and digital materials, use research resources, and get help with library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unionlibrary.org
Union County, South Carolina website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Union County
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
Carolina Community Actions, Inc
138 South Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29731
Listed on oeo.sc.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Union 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
Talk to a person
- South Carolina 211
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