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Local offices in York
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
York Housing Authority
221 California St., York, SC 29745
Help here
- Public housingEligible households can ask about applying for public housing or a housing voucher.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yorkhasc.org
Utilities · City office
City of York Utility Billing
10 N. Roosevelt St., York, SC 29745
Help here
- Water and sewer billingResidents can pay water and sewer bills, ask about their accounts, or request utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yorksc.gov
Local office · City office
City Hall
10 N. Roosevelt St., York, SC 29745
Help here
- City services and informationResidents can contact City Hall for help with city services and municipal information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yorksc.gov
Older adults · Regional office
York Senior Center
14 N. Congress St., York, SC 29745
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for meals, activities, and programs that support healthy living.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yccoa.com
Library · County office
York Public Library
21 E. Liberty St., York, SC 29745
Help here
- Library servicesResidents can borrow books, use public computers, and get help with library services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yclibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
York Recreation Center
21 White Rose Lane, York, SC 29745
Help here
- Recreation and facility useResidents can use recreation programs and ask about reserving the meeting room or picnic shelter.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on yorksc.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve York
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
Offices for all of York County
York is in York County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
York County Department of Social Services
933 Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Help here
- SNAP and public assistanceApply for food and other public assistance or get help with an existing case.Apply onlineRead more
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services through South Carolina DSS.Apply onlineRead more
- Child care assistanceFind out whether your family can get help paying for child care.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dss.sc.gov
Housing help · Regional office
York Housing Authority
221 California Street, York, SC 29745
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersApply for public housing or a Housing Choice Voucher if you qualify.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkhasc.org
Public health · State office
Rock Hill Health Department
1070 Heckle Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29731
Help here
- Public health clinic servicesVisit for family planning, immunizations, sexual health care, tuberculosis services, and other public health help.
- WICEligible families can get nutrition support, healthy foods, and breastfeeding help through WIC.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dph.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Catawba Community Mental Health Center, York Adult Clinic
205 Piedmont Boulevard, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Help here
- Adult mental health careAdults can get mental health assessment, treatment, and support at this clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Mental health and recovery · State office
Catawba Community Mental Health Center, York Child, Adolescent, and Family Clinic
448 Lakeshore Parkway, Suite 110, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Help here
- Child and family mental health careChildren, teens, and families can get mental health assessment, treatment, and support at this clinic.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bhdd.sc.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
York County Family Court
1555 West Main Street, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Help here
- Family court self-helpFind court forms and self-help information for family court matters, including child support modifications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on yorkcountysc.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
- United Way 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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