Williston

Local offices in Williston

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

• Utilities · City office

  Williston Water Department and Utility Billing

  13112 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853

  Help here

  • Water and sewer billingPay your town utility bill or contact Town Hall about your account.
  Call 803-266-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on williston-sc.com

• Library · Regional office

  Williston Branch Library

  5121 Springfield Road, Williston, SC 29853

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and public computers.
  Call 803-621-6000DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Williston Town Hall

  13112 Main Street, Williston, SC 29853

  Call 803-266-7015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on williston-sc.com

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Town of Williston Recreation Department

  Help here

  • Youth recreation programsFind town youth sports programs and registration information.
  Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on williston-sc.com

Town of Williston website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Williston

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

Offices for all of Barnwell County

Williston is in Barnwell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Barnwell County Department of Social Services

  10913 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Public assistanceApply for or get help with state assistance programs.
  Call 803-541-1200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  South Carolina Regional Housing Authority No. 3

  10938 Ellenton Street, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing or housing choice voucher assistance.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 803-259-3588DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on scrha3.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

  Barnwell County Health Department

  11015 Ellenton Street, Highway 278, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Public health clinic servicesGet family planning, immunizations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
  • WICGet nutrition support and food benefits through WIC.
  Call 803-541-1061DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center, Polly Best Center

  916 Reynolds Road, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health servicesGet outpatient mental health care for children, teens, adults, and families.
  Call 803-259-7170DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Barnwell County Veterans Affairs Office

  34 Pechman Street, Barnwell, SC 29812

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and claims helpGet help with veterans benefits, claims, appeals, and military records.
  Call 803-541-1057DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Barnwell 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