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4 The South Carolina Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families is one of the two documents available to you through the Women s Right to Know Act. If you would like a copy of the other document, Embryonic & Fetal Development, please complete the order form found at the end of this publication. If you would like additional information about these publications, please contact the Care Line at Printing Cost Information Printed November 2007 In accordance with Proviso of the Fiscal Year Appropriation Act, the following information is provided regarding this publication: Total Printing Cost - $ 2,100 Total Number of Documents Printed Cost Per Unit - $ 4.20 ML /07 ii

5 Table of Contents HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY... 2 INDEX OF COUNTIES (SC Map)... 2 SERVICE TOPICS... 3 HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES Selected Services... 4 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) Selected Services... 4 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES (DAODAS) Selected Services... 4 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Selected Services... 4 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY (SS)... 5 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION... 5 SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT... 5 HOUSING AUTHORITY... 5 DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS... 5 MEDICAID OCWI... 6 ADOPTION... 6 CHILD SUPPORT IN SOUTH CAROLINA... 7 CARE LINE... 7 CARING FOR TOMORROW S CHILDREN... 7 TOLL-FREE Phone Numbers... 8 Visit Our Web site at: ABBEVILLE...15 AIKEN...17 ALLENDALE...21 ANDERSON...23 BAMBERG...27 BARNWELL...29 BEAUFORT...33 BERKELEY...37 CALHOUN...47 CHARLESTON...49 CHEROKEE...61 CHESTER...63 CHESTERFIELD...65 CLARENDON...67 COLLETON...69 DARLINGTON...71 DILLON...73 DORCHESTER...75 EDGEFIELD...83 FAIRFIELD...85 FLORENCE...87 GEORGETOWN...91 GREENVILLE...93 GREENWOOD...97 HAMPTON HORRY JASPER KERSHAW LANCASTER LAURENS LEE LEXINGTON MARION MARLBORO MCCORMICK NEWBERRY OCONEE ORANGEBURG PICKENS RICHLAND SALUDA SPARTANBURG SUMTER UNION WILLIAMSBURG YORK Update Form Order Form

6 37 HOW TO USE THIS DI REC TO RY Look for the county where you live. 2. Look for the type of services you need. 3. If the type of service you need is not available in your county, look in the counties next to yours (see map). 4. Call one of the agencies listed and tell them what you need. 5. If they cannot help you with what you need, ask them who you should call or call the CARE LINE at: We are just a phone call away! INDEX OF COUNTIES 1. Abbeville 2. Aiken 3. Allendale 4. Anderson 5. Bamberg 6. Barnwell 7. Beaufort 8. Berkeley 9. Calhoun 10. Charleston 11. Cherokee 12. Chester 13. Chesterfi eld 14. Clarendon 15. Colleton 16. Darlington 17. Dillon 18. Dorchester 19. Edgefi eld 20. Fairfi eld 21. Florence 22. Georgetown 23. Greenville 24. Greenwood 25. Hampton 26. Horry 27. Jasper 28. Kershaw 29. Lancaster 30. Laurens 31. Lee 32. Lexington 33. Marion 34. Marlboro 35. McCormick 36. Newberry 37. Oconee 38. Orangeburg 39. Pickens 40. Richland 41. Saluda 42. Spartanburg 43. Sumter 44. Union 45. Williamsburg 46. York 1. Look for the county where you live. 2

7 2. Look for the type of services you need. SERVICE TOPICS ADOPTION SERVICES CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES TERMINATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FAMILY PLANNING/BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES FINANCIAL, FOOD, CLOTHING & HOUSING HEALTH CARE SERVICES Special Needs LEGAL AID SERVICES SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES VIOLENCE, NEGLECT & ABUSE RELATED RESOURCES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 3. If the type of service you need is not available in your county, look in the counties next to yours (see map on Page 2). 4. Call one of the agencies listed and tell them what you need. 3

8 HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES Department of Health and Environmental Control Selected Services Services vary in degree from county to county. Services may also be received from satellite offi ces. Most baby services are found in all locations. For specifi c information about the services offered in your area, check under the listing of services for your county of residence. Maternal Health (Prenatal check-ups) Family Planning (Birth control, pregnancy tests & Preconceptual Health) Child Health Clinic EPSDT (Early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment) for children on Medicaid Family Support Services Immunizations WIC (Women, Infants & Children food supplement program) Health Education STD Treatment (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Children s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Evaluation & treatment of children with certain physical handicaps or chronic illnesses BabyNet Services for infants 0-3 with developmental delays Social Work Services Home Visits 4 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) Selected Services Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Food Stamps Medicaid (OCWI) This service can be obtained through some hospitals & some county health department Transportation to medical appointments for Medicaid recipients Partners for Healthy Children Child Support Assistance Substance Abuse Counseling Child Abuse & Neglect Referrals for Sexual Abuse Adoption Foster Care List of licensed day cares DSS Statewide Toll Free DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE SERVICES (DAODAS) Selected Services DAODAS is the administrator of all state funds for Medicaid treatment services. A variety of services are offered in the treatment program. Day treatment Detoxification services Drug courts Gambling addiction services Halfway houses Intensive outpatient treatment Inpatient treatment Residential treatment Specialized services for women and children DAODAS also distributes information. Assistance is available through the Drug Information Access Line at DIAL (3425) DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (DMH) Selected Services Local centers provide Emergency and screening services for mental illness Day treatment Consultation, education, and prevention Outpatient services Alcohol and drug abuse services Community support programs Intensive case management Living skills programs Several state hospitals provide inpatient facilities and treatment for those with psychiatric illnesses or disorders related to drug and alcohol abuse.

9 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY Selected Services This department helps people access their social security and Medicare benefi ts. The department also issues important documents connected to these benefi ts. Some of the services offered are: Social Security Disability Benefits Apply for a new or replacement Social Security Card Correct or change a name on the Social Security Card Have federal taxes withheld from the Social Security benefit Get a replacement Medicare Card Apply for Social Security retirement and/or a spouse s benefits EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION This agency helps fi nd jobs for people and provides unemployment benefi ts to those people who have lost their jobs. They also offer job training programs. HOUSING AUTHORITY The Housing Authority s conventional site-based waiting list allows applicants to apply for specifi c housing in fi ve categories of public housing. Eligibility for each is determined by whether or not the applicant has met predetermined qualifi cations in a particular category. Section 8 Rental Assistance Programs offer rental assistance to persons with low-income who wish to live in homes in the private rental market, but cannot afford market rental rates. Section 8 participants pay 30 percent of their adjusted gross income for rent and utilities. The Housing Authority Assistance Payments Program subsidizes the balance of rent for the property owner. DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS The SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs, as defi ned in the South Carolina Code of Law, serves persons with mental retardation, autism, head and spinal cord injury and conditions related to each of these four disabilities. The agency s mission is to assist people with disabilities in meeting their needs, pursuing their individual possibilities and achieving their goals, and to minimize the occurrence and reduce the severity of disabilities through prevention DSN-INFO ( ) SC VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT South Carolinians who have a physical or mental impairment that interferes with their ability to work may be eligible for vocational rehabilitation services. Applicants must be able to benefi t from Vocational Rehabilitation services that would lead to permanent employment. Job training and support programs are offered If they cannot help you with what you need, ask them who you should call. 5

10 MEDICAID - OCWI (Optional Coverage for Women and Infants) This is a program to help pay the medical bills for pregnant women and babies with low family income. The types of medical services that will be covered are: Doctor visits Hospital Care Medical transportation Prescription Drugs Family Planning Services Emergency Room Services All medical services must be necessary and some services are limited. When should you apply? If you are pregnant, you should apply as soon as you learn that you are pregnant. If you are applying for children s services, you should apply as soon as possible after the child s birth Where should you apply? You may apply for Medicaid at your county Department of Social Services (DSS). Some county health departments and hospitals have Medicaid workers to take your application. Check the services listed under your county of residence in this directory for more information. ADOPTION One of the options or choices that is available to you and the baby s father is to place your child up for adoption. Adoption is the legal process by which permanent custody of a child is transferred from birth parents to adoptive parents. The Division of Adoption Services at DSS or other licensed adoption agencies can help you. For more information, call the DSS state offi ce at or or check the services listed for your county of residence in this directory. At licensed adoption agencies, you will receive helpful, supportive services. You will be counseled about what is best for you, your baby and your family. You may have a part in the adoptive parent/family selection process. The fi nal decision about adoption is yours to make, and the information you share with an agency is confi dential. At the DSS Division of Adoption Services, counseling services are free and may include the baby s father. You may receive help with hospital expenses and maternity home fees. Your questions will be answered. What information should you bring to apply? When you apply for Medicaid, you will be asked to provide the following information: Proof of your income Your Social Security Card A pregnancy statement from your doctor Proof of child support/alimony payments Health insurance policy or ID card If you cannot get this information, the Department of Social Services or the person who takes your application, is required to assist you. Even if you have private insurance, Medicaid may pay for services that your insurance does not cover. For more information, call your county health or social services department or look under the listing of services offered in your county as found in this directory. 6

11 CHILD SUPPORT IN SOUTH CAROLINA The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) provides services to obtain child support money. These services include fi nding the parent who is not supporting the child, establishing and enforcing child support orders and establishing the identity of the father. Problems about property, custody and visitation cannot be handled by the CSED. Who Can Get Help? Anyone who has custody of a child and who needs help in getting support payments may apply for services. Non-custodial parents may apply to have paternity established or to have their support order reviewed. What is the Application Process? Persons applying for or receiving help under the Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) program automatically receive child support enforcement services. Those not receiving TANF must complete an application form (there is a $1.00 fee). Applications are available at county DSS offi ces, and the county clerk court offi ces. You may also call CSED at (803) or For more information, please check the services listed under your county of residence in this directory. CARING FOR TOMORROW S CHILDREN The Caring for Tomorrow s Children program provides a book with guidance and information to create awareness and promote early and continuous prenatal care, well-child care, and immunizations. The book emphasizes the importance of prenatal care that will assist in reducing infant mortality and birth defects. The book also focuses on immunizations and other preventive measures to assist parents with keeping their baby healthy. Any woman in South Carolina, regardless of location or income, who is pregnant or who has a child under the age of one, can get a Caring for Tomorrow s Children book. The book is free and can be obtained by visiting a doctor s or health care provider s offi ce, going to the health departments or by calling the Care Line ( ). The Caring for Tomorrow s Children program is a public/private partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Governor s Offi ce, First Steps/State Department of Education, the March of Dimes, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. CARE LINE The CARE LINE is a toll-free statewide helpline. The CARE LINE provides information about health care for pregnant women, infants, and children. The CARE LINE also links callers to resources that are available in the community. If you or someone you know needs help fi nding a doctor, getting transportation to a doctor or health department, or fi nding services for children, the CARE LINE is here to help. We also have resources for families with children with special health care needs. Our friendly staff is ready for your call! 7

12 Toll-free Phone Numbers ADOPTION SERVICES Adoption S.C. Department of Social Services placement services, works with DSS, maintains birth parents, has a reunion registry American Crisis Pregnancy Helpline Bethany Christian Services 414 Center Street West Columbia, SC (803) BETHANY ( ) ELG: Any birth mother and, for adoptions, any couple who are active members of a Christian church. Fee: None to birth mother. $12,500 for adoptive couple. Free pregnancy test and confi dential pregnancy counseling. Help with medical, housing and legal matters concerning adoption. Provides parenting education for clients. Does not promote abortion, but does offer post-abortion counseling. Provides clothing and some formula for babies. Birth mothers support group, open and confi dential adoption. Collect calls from pregnant girls only. Service available in Spanish with notice. Children Unlimited, Inc Gadsden St. Columbia, SC Fax: (803) ELG: Person adopting must be over 21 Adoption of school age and handicapped children. Referring agency pays cost of placing the child. Support services continue throughout lifetime of adopted person and are available to adoptee regardless of placing agency/ intermediator. Support group for adoptive parents and their children. Retreat, respite, therapy. Also, family preservation therapy, mediation, independent living preparation and attachment therapy. Christian Family Services, Inc Fee: None to birth mother; adoption fees range from $13,600 to $23,650. Licensed adoptive agency servicing both the pregnant woman and the adoptive family with a 24 hour information line. Also fi nds children for families wishing to adopt from other countries. Adoptive families must be active Christians. Division of Adoption and Birth Parent Services Fee: Adoption fee based on income. Located in Greenville. Works with pregnant women wishing to give children up for adoption and with families wishing to adopt. PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES NOTE: For information on child care/day care licensing call the DSS offi ce in the appropriate county. ABC Child Care Voucher System (fi nancial help) P.O. Box Columbia, SC This program helps low income parents who are working or in school with the cost of child care. Child Care Aware Referral to child care services in all states and in Canada (National Referral & Resources Network) Interfaith Community Services (803) (Referrals & Resources Information) Maintain database of all child care resources in the state; know level of child care, cost, have scholarship information; train personnel in child care; private non-profi t. National Headstart Facilities Assistance Desk COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Consumer Credit Counseling Service National Referral Line Sends person to Family Service Center listed below but this 800 number is designated for credit counseling. Depression After Delivery Family Service Center Individual and family counseling; traveler s aid program; welfare to work; children s dental program; employer referral program for counseling; Success for Life Program. Columbia based. General Counseling Help Hotline Internal Revenue Service (IRS) General Assistance Forms/Books Teletax/Refunds Girls and Boys Town National Hotline Gutowski Road Boys Town, NE TDD Fax: (402) Hours: 24 hours a day ELG: Anybody with any problem Hotline services are available free of charge to every parent and child in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, and Guam. Children and parents may call with any problem or serious concern. The staff includes Spanish-speaking operators. A TDD machine also allows counselors to communicate with the hearing impaired. Also provides a live chat (via Web site), 8 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

13 with crisis counselors, every Monday (except holidays) from 8-9 p.m. Services available in Spanish. Physical and Mental Illness, Protection & Advocacy Provides advocacy and support for the disabled who feel that their rights have been violated. National Mental Health Association Information and referrals Parents Anonymous Hotline (in Charleston Tri-County area) Works to strengthen families through support groups, information, children s programs during meetings, and a 24-hour Helpline. All services are free. Referrals should know that a machine may answer with a pager number to call. CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES American Red Cross Help families after fi re damage; provides health and safety classes (CPR, Babysitting, HIV/AIDS); disaster services. Medic-Alert Provide personal alert systems due to medical conditions; information and products Missing & Exploited Children (843) 5678 Place to report missing children, report pornography, and to get literature National Youth Crisis Hotline National Runaway Switchboard hour hotline for runaways and parents. Provides message boards for youth and parents, referrals, will facilitate conference calls between youth and parents, and has a home free service for youth to go home by Greyhound bus. Nineline - Covenant House New York City, NY (212) Fax: (212) Hours: 24 hours a day ELG: Anyone National crisis hotline focusing on youth to age 21 in trouble and parents having diffi culty with kids. Also provides Information & Referral service for resources anywhere in the country. Services available in Spanish. Palmetto Poison Center Instructions on treating any kind of poisoning swallowed, inhaled, skin contact etc. Suicide Hotline Provides 24 hour counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. Based in the Tri County area so most referrals are in the Charleston area. SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES Bethany Christian Services Provides family for pregnant women to live with. Will assist with adoption if wanted. National Life Center Hours: 24 hours a day Provides information and referrals for pregnant women wishing to continue the pregnancy Florence Crittenton Services - Charlotte Fee: Sliding fee scale for birth mothers who do not qualify for State assistance. ELG: Pregnant girls 10 and older and young pregnant women. Non-profi t, non-sectarian organization offering information, support and professional services to young pregnant women wishing to continue their pregnancy. Also assists potential adoptive parents. Planned Parenthood PLAN (7526) Licensed medical clinic in Columbia offers pregnancy termination services and family planning. TERMINATION Carolina Center for Women Fee: Varies based on services provided Charlotte, N.C. licensed medical clinic, owned by women, offers pregnancy termination services. Charleston Women's Medical Center Fee: Varies, depending on service provided. Licensed medical clinic offering pregnancy termination and family planning service. Greenville Women's Cllinic Fee: Varies, depending on service provided. Licensed medical clinic offering pregnancy termination services. National Abortion Federation Hotline Fee: Free Anonymous service answers questions about pregnancy, pregnancy termination, funding assistance. Offers referrals to licensed clinics. Planned Parenthood PLAN (7526) Licensed medical clinic in Columbia offers pregnancy termination services and family planning. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Equal Employment Opportunity Commission s Publications Offi ce Enforces federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment to ensure equality of opportunity. Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

14 Job Accommodation Network Services for the disabled regarding their rights in the workplace; information for the disabled about starting a business. National Association of Working Women s 9-to-5 Job Survival Hotline A national, grassroots membership organization that strengthens women s ability to work for economic justice. South Carolina Human Affairs Commission P.O. Box 4490 Columbia, SC (843) TDD Fax: (803) Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ELG: Anyone Investigates different types of discrimination in the area of employment and housing. Categories of discrimination include: Age, Disabilities, Handicapped, National Origin, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Harassment, Retaliation. Women Work! The National Network for Women s Employment Information/referrals about jobs in local areas FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES NOTE: Birth control services are available at all public health departments. Care Line Planned Parenthood FINANCIAL & HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) South Carolina Department of Social Services Constituent services including TANF, food stamps, and child support US DHHS s Insure Kids Now KIDSNOW ( ) Information about free or low cost health insurance for kids. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Home Buying Guide Customer Service ClearingHouse HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES American Board of Medical Specialties (ASK-ABMS) Call to verify your doctor s certifi cation American Cancer Society Dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education American Foundation for AIDS Research Non-profi t organization for research, policy, and referral American Heart Association National health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke American Lupus Society Information Line hours/every day Call to order free information packet American Lung Association American SIDS Institute (Sudden Infant Death Synd.) 2480 Windy Hill Road, Ste 380 Marietta, GA Hours: M-F 9-5 (Staff on call 24/7) ELG: Anyone with questions or concerns regarding SIDS. Fee: None Nonprofi t organization dedicated to the prevention of sudden infant death and the promotion of infant health through research, clinical services, education, and family support. Services available in Spanish. Arthritis Foundation Information Line Supports research to fi nd the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Not-for-profi t organization dedicated to fi nding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases Best Chance Network Breastfeeding Hotline WOMAN (9662) Cancer Info Line Information from National Cancer Institute CDC STD Hotline Referrals, information, publications (Spanish) (TTY) CDC Immunization Hotline CDC Disease Hotline English and Spanish Working to fi ght lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health CDC HIV/AIDS Information Hotline Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

15 Credit Card Protection Services Report lost or stolen cards Commun-I-Care P.O. Box 186 Columbia, SC (803) Fax: (803) Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ELG: must be below the federal poverty level. Must not be eligible for Medicaid, Medicare or have any form of health insurance. Fee: None A voluntary, non-emergency healthcare network for low-income South Carolinians without health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. The program provides a free, one-time medical visit: medical care, and information to individuals and families who are most vulnerable to the current crisis in health care. Donated medications. Continuum s Power Line Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Georgia s MCH hotline; hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Drugstore Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information from Dept of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Family Service Center Located in Columbia; Provides counseling, traveler s aid, consumer credit, and a dental clinic HIV-AIDS Treatment Information Service P.O. Box 6303 Rockville, MD TTY Fax: (301) Hours: M-F 5 p.m. ELG: Anyone Fee: None Treatment information to people with AIDS, their families and health care providers. Services available in Spanish Hospice English and Spanish referrals and information James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation A comprehensive community-based health organization to serve the needs of patients with sickle cell disease La Leche League LALECHE ( ) Nonprofi t, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed Lead Information Hotline Fax: Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. ELG: Anyone Fee: None Free information packet about how to test your home for lead and how to protect your family form lead poisoning, plus a list of state and local contacts offering additional assistance. Fax on demand service available. Services available in Spanish. Literacy Hotline Referrals to local programs and publications; English and Spanish March of Dimes Nonprofi t organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by reducing birth defects and infant mortality Medicaid Client Services Medicare Hotline Medicare ( ) English and Spanish Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Multiple Sclerosis Association of America Referrals and information National Abortion Federation Hotline Fax: Hours: M-F 8-10pm, Sa-Su 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST) ELG: Anyone Fee: None Provides prochoice confi dential information about abortion and referrals to qualifi ed abortion providers in the caller s area National Menopause Foundation MENO-ASK ( ) Provides information about the latest research and developments on menopause. Also has contacts for local support groups National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Headache Foundation (843) 2256 National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics Referrals to local nutrition professionals; health messages National Health Information Center Health information referral system National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Information on resources that help families purchase or borrow car seats National Lead Information Center National Poison Control Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

16 National SIDS & Infant Death Support Program Working to enhance and strengthen community-based, family centered SIDS & Infant death risk reduction, still births, miscarriages and bereavement services throughout the United States National Women s Health Information Center (NWHIC) Information and resources on postpartum depression, breastfeeding & health issues Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) Located in Columbia. Provide case management, emergency food, support groups, counseling, assistance with Medicaid and housing Rose M. Lowe Rehabilitation Center (Easter Seals) The rehabilitation center provides medical related and general support services to individuals with physical disabilities, advocacy, information and referral, social work, and supportive counseling. It also offers limited assistance in purchasing medical services and securing assistive devices and non-prescription medical supplies South Carolina Autism Society SC Division on Aging Referrals to local senior citizen programs, nursing homes, and Meals on Wheels programs GED Hotline 1429 Senate Street, Room 402 Columbia, SC READ (7323) Fax: (803) Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ELG: Anyone FEE: None Links potential students with 150 local adult education programs across SC for GED preparation. South Carolina HIV/STD Hotline (DHEC) Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Referrals and information ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH American Public Information on the Environment (PIE) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water National Response Center Call to report oil spill, transportation spill or terrorist threat HIV/AIDS related resources SPECIAL NEEDS PRO-Parents Support/advocacy for parents of children with disabilities Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc Support/advocacy for parents of children with disabilities Juvenile Diabetes Foundation National Down Syndrome Institute Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Referrals to local resources and information National Organization for Rare Disorders South Carolina Commission for the Blind Child Find Information and referrals for families of children with special needs ages 0-21 years old. LEGAL AID SERVICES Ask-a-Lawyer Hours: M-Th 1 p.m.-5 p.m., F 9 a.m. - noon Ask questions of volunteer lawyers over the phone about divorce, wills, employment issues etc. Battered Women s Justice Project (BWJP) Legal Advice South Carolina Lawyer Referral Service Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. We Tip Hotlines: Crimes Arson Drugs Fraud SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Alcohol Abuse Line (Atlanta) Referrals to treatment Cocaine Abuse Hotline hour hotline, information, local referrals, counseling Drug Abuse Services Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

17 Drug Information Access Line (DIAL) 101 Business Park Blvd, Ste 1408 Columbia, SC Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. ELG: Anyone Fee: None Information on (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs) and referral for private and public substance abuse treatment programs. Answering machine after hours. National Clearing House for Alcohol & Drug Information P.O. Box 2345 Rockville, MD Fax: (301) Hours: 24 hours a day ELG: Anyone Fee: None Drug and alcohol rehabilitation information linked to treatment centers and hospitals in every state. Can have questions answered or be referred to nearest treatment facility. Referrals to support groups in your local area. Services in Spanish available. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES See individual counties for the appropriate phone numbers VIOLENCE & NEGLECT RELATED RESOURCES National Child Abuse Hotline Crisis intervention, information and referral for youths who have been abused, adults who want to know where to report child abuse, adult survivors and those concerned with parenting issues. Service available in over 140 languages; (800)2-A-CHILD for hearing impaired. National Domestic Violence Hotline TDD for hearing impaired: Makes referrals to shelters throughout South Carolina and provides phone counseling to help access the shelter Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAIN) HOPE (4673) Sistercare, Inc South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) Information and referral to local centers South Carolina Cares for Children CHILDREN ( ) Provides information and referral, resources for abuse prevention and assistance in crisis situation. National Center for Victims of Crime Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

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19 ABBEVILLE NOTE: SEE NUMBERS ON PAGES 8-14 FOR OTHER RESOURCES Services provided by DHEC (the public health department), DAODAS (Department of Drug and Alcohol Abuse), DSS (Department of Social Services), and DMH (Department of Mental Health) are listed on Page 4. Services provided by Social Security, the Employment Commission, Vocational Rehab, the Housing Authority, and DDSN (Department of Disabilities and Special Needs) are listed on Page 5. ADOPTION SERVICES Dept of Social Services, Region V 2638 Two Notch Rd, Suite 200 Columbia SC (803) (803) CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES Greenville Regional Office 714 N Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 200 Greenville, SC (864) PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES GLEAMMS Abbeville Learning Center 110 Phoenix St. Greenwood, SC (864) (864) Fax: (864) GLEAMMS Calhoun Falls Learning Center 754 N. Calhoun Street Calhoun Falls, SC (864) COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Abbeville Mental Health Center 101 Commercial Dr. Abbeville, SC (864) CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Abbeville County Memorial Hospital 901 W. Greenwood St. Abbeville, SC (864) Salvation Army (864) (Anderson) Emergency housing, clothing & fi nancial assistance GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) Resources and assistance for low-income people. United Way of Greenwood County 110 Phoenix Street Greenwood, SC (864) Emergency & community services EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Piedmont Technical College 620 N. Emerald Road Greenwood, SC (864) Centers in Abbeville, Edgefi eld, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda EMPLOYMENT SERVICES GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (864) (864) Serving Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick and Saluda counties SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES See toll-free numbers on Page 9 TERMINATION See toll-free numbers on Page 9 FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES Abbeville Public Health Dept. 905 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC (864) Calhoun Falls Family Practice 535 Jackson Street Calhoun Falls, SC (864) Uptown Family Practice 311 Main Street Greenwood, SC (864) FINANCIAL, FOOD, CLOTHING & HOUSING SUPPORT 903 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC (864) GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

20 ABBEVILLE COUNTY Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program Abbeville Public Health Department 905 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC (864) Regional Housing Authority Housing Authority of Abbeville (864) Salvation Army (864) HEALTH CARE SERVICES Abbeville County Public Health Dept. 905 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC (864) Uptown Family Practice 311 Main Street Greenwood, SC (864) Ware Shoals Family Practice 85 S. Greenwood Avenue Ware Shoals, SC (864) Ridge Spring Family Practice 201 Aiken Road Ridge Spring, SC (803) Abbeville County Memorial Hospital 901 W. Greenwood St. Abbeville, SC (864) SPECIAL NEEDS BabyNet 1736 S. Main St. Greenwood, SC (864) Children s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Greenwood County Public Health Dept 1736 S. Main Street Greenwood, SC (864) Abbeville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (864) (864) Outpatient services, group therapy, referral, ADSAP, EAP and Prevention TRANSPORTATION Medical Transportation Mgmt Non-Medicaid Transportation Piedmont Agency on Aging (864) VIOLENCE, NEGLECT, & ABUSE RESOURCES Hospital Complex, Human Services Bldg. 903 W. Greenwood Abbeville, SC (864) Salvation Army (864) McCormick Family Practice 219-A North Street McCormick, SC (864) Carolina Dental Practice 219-B N. Mine Street McCormick, SC (864) Saluda Family Practice 427 Travis Avenue Saluda, SC (864) Calhoun Falls Family Practice 535 Jackson Street Calhoun Falls, SC (864) Emerald Center Greenwood, SC (864) LEGAL AID SERVICES SC Center for Equal Justice (864) Handle legal cases for low income people. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Narcotics Anonymous (864) Laurens County Safe Home (864) Shelter from domestic violence, provides legal advocacy, court accompaniment, referrals, emergency shelter, food and clothing. Foothills Rape Crisis Center (864) Rape crisis services, child abuse and child advocacy. 16 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

21 AIKEN NOTE: SEE NUMBERS ON PAGES 8-14 FOR OTHER RESOURCES Services provided by DHEC (the public health department), DAODAS (Department of Drug and Alcohol Abuse), DSS (Department of Social Services), and DMH (Department of Mental Health) are listed on Page 4. Services provided by Social Security, the Employment Commission, Vocational Rehab, the Housing Authority, and DDSN (Department of Disabilities and Special Needs) are listed on Page 5. ADOPTION SERVICES, Region III (803) Fax: (803) CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DSS 3150 Harden Columbia SC Assistance in obtaining child support payments PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) Salley Head Start P.O. Box 882 Aiken, SC (803) COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center (Adult, Emergency and Chronic) Aiken Offi ce (803) (803) Garvin Offi ce (803) Hartzog Center (803) Children s Services (803) Community Care and Counseling 120 Chesterfi eld St, NE Aiken, SC (803) Pastoral counseling CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Help Line 149 Chesterfi eld Street Aiken, S.C (803) or 211 (803) Offi ce 24 hour information, referral & crisis hotline Helping Hands 100 John Elliott Lane Aiken, SC (803) Emergency shelter for children Phone Friends (803) Telephone reassurance for children Teen Line TTY : Intervention & referral services United Way of Aiken County 118 Park Avenue, SW, Suite 700 Aiken, SC (803) SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES See toll-free numbers on Page 9 Aiken Pregnancy Care Center 225 Barnwell Avenue Aiken, SC (803) or (803) Hours: M W F 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., T TH 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Christian outreach to women with a crisis pregnancy who want to carry the pregnancy to term. Wagener Pregnancy Care Center 231 South Main Street Wagner, SC (803) Hours: M 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Th 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Offers information and referrals for women facing unplanned pregnancy who wish to carry the pregnancy to term. TERMINATION See toll-free numbers Page 9 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Aiken County Parenting Center 225 Aiken Rd Granitevillle, SC (803) Family literacy programs Pinecrest Parenting Center Aiken (803) Child care services Aiken Technical College (803) , ext Job Training Partnership Act Aiken Technical College (803) , ext Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

22 AIKEN COUNTY Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County (803) Tutoring and counseling Resource Center at Aiken Regional Medical Center 202 University Street Aiken, SC (803) Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC (803) North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Ste 150 North Augusta, SC (803) Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC (803) Margaret J. Weston Rural Health Services Margaret J. Weston Medical Center Hwy 421 at Stormbranch Road Clearwater, SC (803) Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC (803) or (803) for appointments. North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Suite 150 North Augusta, SC (803) Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC (803) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SC Employment Security Commission (803) Job Service Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) (803) Goodwill Job Connection 1384 Whiskey Rd. Aiken, SC (803) Assess skills for employment Telamon Corporation (803) Services for farm workers and migrants Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (803) Aiken, Barnwell and Edgefi eld counties FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC (803) FINANCIAL, FOOD, CLOTHING & HOUSING 1410 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC (803) (803) Social Security Administration 151 Corporate Parkway SE Aiken, SC (803) Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC (803) Energy assistance, emergencies, and limited housing Nuture Home (803) hour shelter for teen moms & children. Provides parenting, education, and employment skills Our Lady of the Valley Center (803) Hours: M Th F 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Utilities & medicine for Valley residents only Margaret J. Weston Rural Health Services Hahn Village 309 Brown Lane Aiken, SC (803) Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) (803) Clothing: may apply once per quarter; twice per year for diapers; furniture by referral $50 limit/year for meds & one time utility help Community Ministry of North Augusta (CMONA) (803) Golden Harvest Food Bank Aiken Warehouse (803) Aiken Community Action Agency 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC (803) Salvation Army 1510 Richland Avenue Aiken, SC (803) (803) Bus tickets & gas for emergency travel Salvation Army Thrift Store 120 York Street Aiken, SC (803) Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

23 AIKEN COUNTY Community Ministry of North Augusta (CMONA) Thrift Store [closes at 1:30 p.m.] 105 E. Five Notch Road N. Augusta, SC (803) Aiken Housing Authority (803) Housing Authority of the City of Aiken Rogers Terrace (803) (803) Ridgeview Manor (803) Valley Homes (803) Regional Housing Authority Helping Hands (803) For abused children Welcome Baby 104 Florence St. SW Aiken, SC (803) Support to moms with in hospital visit, information, and emergency aid like diapers, cribs, & clothing HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACTS of Caring Clinic Alan B Miller Bldg (USC-A) Aiken SC (803) Hours: T, Th. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Must have no insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. Aiken County residents only. Aiken Regional Medical Center 202 University Parkway Aiken, SC (803) (803) (803) Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC (803) North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Suite 150 North Augusta, SC (803) Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC (803) St. Vincent DePaul Health Center 1384 Greene St.Augusta, GA (706) Hours: Homeless Patients: 9 a.m. - noon, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. M-F (must have letter from shelter) Walk-ins: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. Women's Clinic: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. 2nd & 4th Tues Hispanic Patients: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. 3rd Wed. Margaret J. Weston Community Health Center 1211 University Lane Hwy 421 at Stormbranch Road Clearwater, SC (803) Margaret J. Weston Rural Health Services Hahn Village 309 Brown Lane Aiken, SC (803) Carolina Health Centers, Inc. Ridge Spring Family Practice 201 Aiken Road Ridge Spring, SC (803) Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center 690 Medical Park Drive Aiken, SC (803) Medical situations only Aiken Regional Medical Center 202 University Parkway Aiken, SC (803) (803) (803) Continuum of Care (803) Managed Treatment Service for Children (MTS) (803) (803) Aiken Pregnancy Care Center 225 Barnwell Avenue Aiken, SC (803) Special Needs BabyNet Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W., Suite 100 Aiken, SC (803) Fax: (803) Regional Office Orangeburg County Public Health Dept Carolina Avenue Orangeburg, SC (803) Fax: (803) Children s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Aiken County Public Health Dept Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC (803) DDSN 1016 Vaucluse Rd. (803) Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc. (TAC) Children s Services (803) LEGAL AID SERVICES Palmetto Legal Services (803) Lawyer referral service. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Mary Williams House (803) Aurora Pavilion (803) Inpatient and outpatient drug and mental health treatment and Community prevention program. Aiken Regional Medical Center Assessment-Referral Office Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at

24 AIKEN COUNTY Aiken Center for Alcohol and Drug Services 1105 Gregg Hwy Aiken, SC (803) Alcoholics Anonymous (803) Also AL-ANON & AL-ATEEN Aiken Women s Resource Center (803) Women s Community-based Outreach; Women s Intensive Services Enhancement (WISE) Sexual Abuse for Kid Victims Family Counseling Service (Boys and Girls Club) (803) Edgefield Satellite Office: Center for Survivors (803) Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC (803) (803) Child Protective Services TRANSPORTATION Medicaid Transportation LogistiCare Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Non-Medicaid Transportation Council on Aging (COA) (803) VIOLENCE & NEGLECT RELATED RESOURCES 1410 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC (803) (803) Cumbee Center To Assist Abused Persons (803) (803) (803) hour services to victims of domestic violence & sexual assault, counseling, shelter, advocacy, & referrals 20 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families

25 ALLENDALE NOTE: SEE NUMBERS ON PAGES 8-14 FOR OTHER RESOURCES Services provided by DHEC (the public health department), DAODAS (Department of Drug and Alcohol Abuse), DSS (Department of Social Services), and DMH (Department of Mental Health) are listed on Page 4. Services provided by Social Security, the Employment Commission, Vocational Rehab, the Housing Authority, and DDSN (Department of Disabilities and Special Needs) are listed on Page 5. ADOPTION SERVICES See toll-free number on Page 8, Reg III 3346 Rivers Avenue - Suite F North Charleston, SC (843) Fax: (803) CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite E North Charleston, SC (843) Allendale Neighborhood Center (803) PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES OCAB Allendale Head Start Center 931 East Bay Street Allendale, SC (803) COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Coastal Empire Mental Health Center 1050 Ribaut Road P.O. Box 1044 Beaufort, SC (843) Allendale County Mental Health Clinic 438 Barnwell Road Allendale, SC (803) (803) (803) CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Allendale County Hospital Hwy 278 W. Fairfax, SC (803) United Way of Allendale County (803) SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES See toll-free numbers on Page 9 TERMINATION See toll-free numbers on Page 9 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Allendale County Vocational Center Rt 2 Box 222 Fairfax, SC (803) (803) Low Country Healthy Start (803) , ext. 117 University of Salkehatchie Allendale, SC (803) Denmark Technical 327 Solomon Blatt Blvd Denmark, SC (803) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Telamon Corporation (803) Services for farm workers and migrants Employment Security Commission (803) Job Service Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (803) Allendale, Colleton and Hampton counties FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES Allendale County Public Health Dept. 415 N. Memorial Avenue Allendale, SC (803) Low Country Health Care Systems, Inc. 333 Revolutionary Trail Fairfax, SC (803) Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at