Wagener

Local offices in Wagener

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

• Local office · City office

  Town Hall

  285 Park Street NE, Wagener, SC 29164

  Help here

  • Town servicesContact the town office for help with local government matters.
  • Water serviceContact the town about water service and water utility questions.
  Call 803-564-3412DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wagenersc.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Nancy Bonnette Branch Library

  204 Park Street NE, Wagener, SC 29164

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and other materials or use library resources at the Wagener branch.
  Call 803-564-5396DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on abbe-lib.org

Town of Wagener website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wagener

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

Offices for all of Aiken County

Wagener is in Aiken County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  South Carolina Department of Social Services, Aiken County Office

  1410 Park Avenue SE, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Social services and benefitsContact the county office for help with social services and benefit programs.
  Call 803-649-1111DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · County office

  Aiken County Family Court and Child Support

  109 Park Avenue SE, First Floor, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Child supportGet information about child support matters and court forms.
  Call 803-642-1715DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aikencountysc.gov

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Aiken

  100 Rogers Terrace, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Affordable housingApply for housing assistance and ask about affordable housing options.Apply online
  Call 803-649-6673DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Aiken County Helpline 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Community information and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with basic needs, housing, food, child care, and health care.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on sc211.org

• Public health · State office

  Aiken County Health Department

  222 Beaufort Street NE, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Public health servicesMake an appointment for health department services such as immunizations, family planning, and testing.
  • WICAsk the health department about WIC nutrition support and appointments.
  Call 803-642-1687DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center

  1135 Gregg Highway, Aiken, SC 29801

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careGet mental health care for children, adults, and families in Aiken County.Read more
  Call 803-641-7700DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Aiken 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