Role: outpatient behavioral-health assessment and treatment access; geography: Georgetown County clinic; cost/eligibility: state center serves regardless of ability to pay, but fees, coverage, and fee adjustments vary; emergency limit: not emergency dispatch | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Waccamaw Center for Mental Health — Georgetown Clinic
The state lists a Georgetown outpatient center at 525 Lafayette Circle. Call 843-546-6107 to confirm the current address, intake hours, appointment availability, covered services, and payment options.
Role: county public-health clinic and health-information access; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: appointment rules and service fees vary; emergency limit: not an emergency department | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Health Department
The state lists the Georgetown County Health Department at 531 Lafayette Circle. Call to ask which services are offered at this location, what requires an appointment, and whether fees or eligibility rules apply.
Role: Women, Infants, and Children nutrition-program access; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: household, nutrition, and program criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency food distribution | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Health Department — WIC
Ask the Health Department whether WIC appointments are currently available locally and what documents are needed. Eligibility and service location should be confirmed before traveling.
Role: county benefits and social-service applications; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: state program rules, documents, and funding apply; emergency limit: not an emergency dispatcher or guaranteed same-day housing | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Department of Social Services
The state directory lists the office at 330 Dozier Street, Georgetown, and phone 843-546-5134. Ask about current intake for SNAP, Medicaid, and other programs and which documents to bring.
Role: state online application and benefits portal; geography: South Carolina residents; cost/eligibility: program-specific income and household rules apply; emergency limit: not same-day food delivery | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
South Carolina DSS — SNAP and benefit applications
Use the state benefits portal to review application options, or contact Georgetown County DSS for help. A submission is not approval; the state determines eligibility and benefit amounts.
Role: Medicaid application and member-information access; geography: South Carolina; cost/eligibility: state eligibility and enrollment rules apply; emergency limit: not urgent medical care | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
South Carolina Medicaid — member application help
Apply or check where to get help through South Carolina DHHS. Ask about current eligibility, required documents, renewal deadlines, and provider participation.
Role: nonprofit benefits-navigation and application assistance; geography: South Carolina; cost/eligibility: ask about current no-cost assistance and program criteria; emergency limit: not a benefits decision-maker or emergency service | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
SC Thrive benefits assistance
SC Thrive helps people navigate benefit applications. Confirm available assistance, required information, and whether the program you need is included.
Role: public-housing application and waitlist information; geography: Georgetown Housing Authority jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: household and program rules apply and openings can change; emergency limit: no immediate housing placement is guaranteed | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown Housing Authority — Public Housing
The authority's current contact page says it is accepting in-person Public Housing applications. Confirm the current intake method, jurisdiction, accessibility options, required documents, and expected wait directly before relying on a listing.
Role: federal rental-assistance program and waitlist information; geography: Georgetown Housing Authority jurisdiction; cost/eligibility: HUD and household rules apply; emergency limit: waitlist access is not immediate shelter or a housing guarantee | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown Housing Authority — Housing Choice Voucher status
The authority's current contact page says the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed. Confirm the status directly before applying; a prior or program-specific web page may be out of date.
Role: community-resource navigation and supportive services; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: ask about each service, funding, and referral criteria; emergency limit: not a shelter placement or 24-hour crisis service | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Friendship Place — Georgetown LIVES resource hub
Friendship Place describes LIVES as a local resource connection for needs such as rent or utility assistance, relocation, transportation, and career support. Ask which services currently have funding and whether a referral is needed.
Role: community weekday meal access; geography: Georgetown; cost/eligibility: confirm current meal schedule and access; emergency limit: scheduled meals are not 24-hour food assistance | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Friendship Place — weekday meals
The organization lists weekday meals at its Georgetown location. Confirm the current schedule and any changes before making a trip.
Role: county food-pantry access; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: the pantry describes county residency, identification, and income documentation; emergency limit: hours and food inventory are not guaranteed | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Helping Hands of Georgetown — food pantry
The pantry publishes Gloria’s Place food assistance in Georgetown County and lists eligibility and documentation. Call ahead to confirm current hours, household requirements, and available food before traveling.
Role: charitable food and case-by-case assistance information; geography: Georgetown area; cost/eligibility: appointment, funding, and program criteria apply; emergency limit: not guaranteed same-day aid or emergency shelter | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Catholic Charities — Georgetown services
The Georgetown page describes Our Lady’s Pantry, SNAP assistance, and limited direct assistance by appointment. Contact the office to confirm current services, documents, hours, and funding.
Role: information and programs for older adults; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: age, functional, funding, and capacity rules vary by service; emergency limit: not emergency medical response or guaranteed in-home care | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Bureau of Aging Services
The county describes services for older adults, including meals, transportation, activities, and referrals. Ask which services are currently available, age criteria, cost, intake steps, and whether an assessment is required.
Role: public library, information, and community-program access; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: library-card and program rules may apply; emergency limit: not a shelter, case-management, or crisis service | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Library — Georgetown location
The county lists the Georgetown Main Library at 405 Cleland Street. Check current branch hours, room access, and program schedules before visiting.
Role: scheduled public transportation; geography: Georgetown–Myrtle Beach corridor; cost/eligibility: published fares and reduced-fare rules can change; emergency limit: not door-to-door or on-demand transportation | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Coast RTA — Georgetown to Myrtle Beach Route 16
Coast RTA publishes Route 16 service between Georgetown and Myrtle Beach. Confirm the current timetable, stop location, fare, accessibility, and a safe return trip before relying on a connection.
Role: public-transit fare and reduced-fare information; geography: Coast RTA service area; cost/eligibility: age, disability, Medicare, and fare-card conditions may apply; emergency limit: not medical or emergency transportation | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Coast RTA — reduced-fare information
Ask Coast RTA whether a reduced fare applies and what identification or fare card is required. Confirm current fares before travel; the published amount may change.
Role: civil legal-aid intake and referrals; geography: statewide, subject to service area and case type; cost/eligibility: financial and legal-issue criteria apply; emergency limit: not criminal defense or emergency housing | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
South Carolina Legal Services
The nonprofit provides free civil legal help to eligible South Carolinians. Call intake to ask whether a landlord-tenant, benefits, safety, or other civil issue is within its current scope; representation is not guaranteed.
Role: home-energy weatherization application information; geography: Georgetown, Horry, and Williamsburg counties; cost/eligibility: income, household priority, property condition, and funding criteria apply; emergency limit: not emergency repairs or guaranteed service | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council — Weatherization
The provider describes no-cost energy-efficiency improvements for eligible households. Ask whether the home and household qualify, whether renters may apply, what safety or structural conditions apply, and whether funding is open.
Role: veterans benefits information and claims assistance; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: veteran status and benefit-program rules apply; emergency limit: not emergency medical or crisis response | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Veterans Affairs
The county office provides information and assistance with veterans benefits. Call to confirm the current office address, appointment process, required service records, and which benefits questions it can help with.
Role: workforce, job-search, and employment-service access; geography: Georgetown and Waccamaw region; cost/eligibility: specific training and funding programs have separate criteria; emergency limit: not income support or emergency placement | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
SC Works Waccamaw — Georgetown Center
The state workforce system lists a Georgetown center at 1105 Church Street. Call to confirm hours, appointments, current job-search support, and eligibility for any training program.
Role: county recycling, convenience-center, and landfill information; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: residency, accepted materials, fees, and site schedules must be confirmed; emergency limit: not a cleanout crew, bulk pickup promise, or hazardous-material response | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Environmental Services — recycling and disposal guide
The county handbook lists centers, materials, and schedules. The document may not reflect holiday or operational changes; call the listed site or county before loading a vehicle or transporting waste.
Role: disaster preparation, coordination, and recovery information; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: public alerts and program details vary; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 during an immediate emergency | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Emergency Management
The county department shares preparedness and disaster-response information. Ask about current alerts, evacuation or shelter notices, and accessibility planning; emergency shelter availability is event-specific and not promised here.
Role: state protective-services information and reporting; geography: South Carolina; cost/eligibility: statutory definitions and investigation criteria apply; emergency limit: clutter alone is not proof of abuse, neglect, or a qualifying case | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
South Carolina Department of Social Services — vulnerable-adult services information
For a specific concern about an adult who may meet the state’s vulnerable-adult criteria, contact DSS and describe the facts rather than assuming a report is eligible. Use the 24-hour hotline for suspected abuse or neglect; call 911 for immediate danger.
Role: county court procedural and records information; geography: Georgetown County; cost/eligibility: filing fees, forms, and legal advice are separate; emergency limit: court staff do not provide legal representation or emergency protection | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Georgetown County Clerk of Court and Family Court information
The county site provides court contacts and public information. For legal advice or representation, contact South Carolina Legal Services or a licensed attorney; call 911 for immediate danger.
Role: Medicaid coverage and provider-information contact; geography: South Carolina; cost/eligibility: enrollment and covered-service rules apply; emergency limit: not clinical triage or emergency treatment | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services — provider and coverage questions
Use DHHS member help to ask about coverage, renewal, and participating providers. Confirm a clinician’s availability and whether a specific visit is covered before scheduling.
Role: survivor advocacy, safety planning, and referral; geography: Georgetown and Horry counties; cost/eligibility: ask the center about current services and access; emergency limit: not a general shelter guarantee or crisis dispatch | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Family Justice Center — Georgetown office
The center lists a Georgetown location at 2705 Highmarket Street. Contact it to confirm hours, safe ways to connect, and whether its survivor-centered services match the situation.
Role: regional community-resource referral and local 211 information; geography: Georgetown and Williamsburg counties; cost/eligibility: each referred service sets its own criteria; emergency limit: not a substitute for 911 or 988 | Call ahead to confirm current hours, eligibility, fees, service area, openings, and accessibility. A listing is not a guarantee of service or an endorsement.
Black River United Way — local help information
Black River United Way describes 211 referral access for local human services. Call 211 or use its page to confirm how to reach the current directory and ask each provider about availability.