Social Services for all of South Carolina

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Social Services

http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org/community-services.html
Address:3519 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
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Phone:803-799-2490
Fax:803-540-7223
Description:The vision is to provide offenders, former offenders, the homeless, troubled youth, veterans and their families the tools they need to become productive citizen members, also provides anger management education classes for first time offenders. Please call for contact information for other counties.


(South Carolina Department of Social Services)
https://dss.sc.gov/contact/
Address:1535 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
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Description:On the map, click on the county you live in to find the location and contact information of the closest office. Or you can click on the county that you live in on the right-hand column. Services include foster care, protective services for children and adults, child care assistance, Young Parent program, child support assistance, and family services. Eligibility is based on income for some programs.


(Health and Human Services)
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap
Description:This website provides links to state agencies and utility companies that assist people who need help with heating and cooling needs, such as heaters, fans and home installation.


http://www.mha-sc.org
Address:1823 Gadsden Street
Columbia, SC 29201
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E-Mail:nscott@mha-sc.org
Phone:803-779-5363
800-273-8253 (Toll Free)
Fax:864-467-3547
Description:Mental Health America, formally known as the Mental Health Association, is the oldest mental health advocacy organization in the nation. It is a grassroots, volunteer organization which educates civic groups, churches, the media, elected officials and the public about mental illness. It helps clients navigate the state mental health system and lobbies for sound mental health practices and funding in the S.C General Assembly. Click on "Affiliate Relations" to find contact information on a local affiliate near you.


(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
https://www.acf.hhs.gov/endtrafficking/programs/rescue-and-restore
Phone:888-373-7888 (Toll Free)
Description:National, 24-hour, toll-free hotline number to obtain information and help if you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking. Available services include crisis intervention, urgent and non-urgent referrals, tip reporting, and comprehensive anti-trafficking resources and technical assistance for the anti-trafficking field and those who wish to get involved.


(South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers)
https://www.cac-sc.org/directory
Address:P.O. Box 2195
Columbia, SC 29202
E-Mail:admin@cac-sc.org
Phone:803-576-7250
Description:This list has centers that work with medical professionals, social workers, and law enforcement to perform forensic medical exams and assessments, to ensure the safety of the of the child, and to provide counseling and treatment to child victims and their families.


http://www.sccadvasa.org/
Address:1320 Richland St.
P.O. Box 7776
Columbia, SC 29202
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E-Mail:info@sccadvasa.org
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SCCADVASA
Phone:800-260-9293 (Toll Free)
803-256-2900
Fax:803-256-1030
Description:For services in your area, look under Our Members found on the bottom bar. SCCADVASA is a statewide advocacy coalition of all the domestic violence shelters and rape crisis centers in South Carolina to represent the needs of victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. It promotes awareness and tries to influence public policy. They provide: technical assistance in the development and expansion of resources and services; statistics and references; training and technical assistance to elected officials, law enforcement, health care agencies, social service agencies and other helping agencies; information and consultation to victims and survivors; and legislative and public policy updates.
On the Web site, one can find educational material on the bottom under Know More.


http://www.scvan.org/
Address:PO Box 212863
Columbia, SC 29221
Phone:888-852-1900 (Toll Free)
803-750-1200
Fax:888-965-5634
Description:An advocacy organization for victims and witnesses of crime in South Carolina which promotes awareness and public policy that protects victims. It provides: legislative updates; technical assistance; facilitates training, research and evaluation; educates and coordinates policy development; encourages citizen and victim participation.

On the Web site, one can find resources and services by clicking on Search SCVAN Resources found on the left side of the page.


(United Way of South Carolina)
https://sc211.org/
Address:914 Richland Street, Suite A200
Columbia, SC 29201
Maps and Directions
Phone:211
866-892-9211
Description:Dial 211 or access the Web site for information and referral for emergency or non-emergency human services needs. Use this service to find assistance in your local community. Services include afordable high quality child care/after-school care, counseling and support groups, health services, food pantries and senior services.


https://www.uwasc.org/
Address:914 Richland Street, Suite A200
Columbia, SC 29201
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Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/uwasc12/
Phone:803-929-1000
Fax:866-488-6462
Description:This is the Website of the state office of The United Way. The goal of the United Way Association of South Carolina is to be a key influence in public policy, give support to the local chapters and provides leadership training to other non-profits. Local United Way agencies provide a variety of social services, including information and referral for emergency or non-emergency needs such as: counseling, food and shelter, suicide prevention, emergency shelter for children and battered women, and other human service needs. To find a United Way in your area, click on United Way Locator at the top of the page. To use the statewide database of services, click on 2-1-1.


https://www.womenslaw.org/laws/sc/state-vs-federal-law
Description:WomensLaw.org provides easy-to-understand legal information to women living with or escaping domestic violence. Their national site provides state specific legal information to help women who are victims of domestic abuse. Here you will find a list of organizations in South Carolina that can help victims of domestic violence by providing counseling and support, shelter, and advocacy.