Directory of Services for Wom en, & Chil dren Fam i lies
Directory of Services for Wom en, & Chil dren Fam i lies
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 1-800-868-0404. Printing Cost Information Printed November 2007 In accordance with Proviso 129.46 of the Fiscal Year 1994-95 Appropriation Act, the following information is provided regarding this publication: Total Printing Cost - $ 2,100 Total Number of Documents Printed - 500 Cost Per Unit - $ 4.20 ML-017048 11/07 ii
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: http://www.scdhec.gov/hs/mch/perinatal/careline.htm 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...101 HORRY...103 JASPER...107 KERSHAW...109 LANCASTER... 111 LAURENS... 113 LEE... 115 LEXINGTON... 117 MARION...121 MARLBORO...123 MCCORMICK...125 NEWBERRY...127 OCONEE...129 ORANGEBURG...131 PICKENS...135 RICHLAND...137 SALUDA...145 SPARTANBURG...147 SUMTER...151 UNION...155 WILLIAMSBURG...157 YORK...159 Update Form...161 Order Form...163 1
37 HOW TO USE THIS DI REC TO RY 39 4 1 1. 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: 23 35 24 42 30 19 1-800-868-0404 We are just a phone call away! 41 11 46 44 12 2 36 6 3 32 20 5 25 27 40 9 38 29 13 34 17 28 16 31 33 21 43 15 7 18 14 10 8 45 22 26 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
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
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 www.scdhec.net 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 1-800-768-5558 www.state.sc.us/dss 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 1-800-942-DIAL (3425) www.daodas.state.sc.us 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. www.state.sc.us/dmh
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 www.ssa.gov 1-800-772-1213 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. www.sces.org 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. 1-888-DSN-INFO (376-4636) www.state.sc.us/ddsn/ 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. www.scvrd.net 5. If they cannot help you with what you need, ask them who you should call. 5
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 898-7561 or 1-800-922-2504 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
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) 898-9210 or 1-800-768-5858. 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 (1-800-868-0404). 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. www.state.sc/dss/csed 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
Toll-free Phone Numbers ADOPTION SERVICES Adoption 1-800-922-2504 S.C. Department of Social Services placement services, works with DSS, maintains birth parents, has a reunion registry American Crisis Pregnancy Helpline 1-800-672-2296 Bethany Christian Services 414 Center Street West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 796-9332 1-800-BETHANY (228-4269) 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. 1825 Gadsden St. Columbia, SC 29201 1-800-822-0877 Fax: (803) 765-0284 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. 1-800-489-6030 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 1-800-868-6595 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 100106 Columbia, SC 29202-3160 1-800-476-0199 This program helps low income parents who are working or in school with the cost of child care. Child Care Aware 1-800-424-2246 Referral to child care services in all states and in Canada (National Referral & Resources Network) Interfaith Community Services 1-800-879-2219 (803) 252-8390 (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 1-800-303-0705 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Consumer Credit Counseling Service National Referral Line 1-800-388-2227 Sends person to Family Service Center listed below but this 800 number is designated for credit counseling. Depression After Delivery 1-800-944-4773 www.depressionafterdelivery.com Family Service Center 1-800-922-5651 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 1-800-922-2283 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) General Assistance 1-800-829-1040 Forms/Books 1-800-829-3676 Teletax/Refunds 1-800-829-4477 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline 13940 Gutowski Road Boys Town, NE 68010 1-800-448-3000 1-800-448-1833 TDD Fax: (402) 498-1875 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
with crisis counselors, every Monday (except holidays) from 8-9 p.m. Services available in Spanish. Physical and Mental Illness, Protection & Advocacy 1-866-275-7273 Provides advocacy and support for the disabled who feel that their rights have been violated. National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642 Information and referrals Parents Anonymous Hotline 1-800-326-8621 747-0480 (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 1-800-922-4469 Help families after fi re damage; provides health and safety classes (CPR, Babysitting, HIV/AIDS); disaster services. Medic-Alert 1-800-344-3226 Provide personal alert systems due to medical conditions; information and products Missing & Exploited Children 1-800-(843) 5678 Place to report missing children, report pornography, and to get literature National Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-448-4663 National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-621-4000 24 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 1-800-999-9999 (212) 727-4204 Fax: (212) 989-9098 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 1-800-922-1117 Instructions on treating any kind of poisoning swallowed, inhaled, skin contact etc. Suicide Hotline 1-800-922-2283 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 1-800-922-0682 Provides family for pregnant women to live with. Will assist with adoption if wanted. National Life Center 1-800-848-5683 Hours: 24 hours a day Provides information and referrals for pregnant women wishing to continue the pregnancy Florence Crittenton Services - Charlotte 1-800-448-0024 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 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) Licensed medical clinic in Columbia offers pregnancy termination services and family planning. TERMINATION Carolina Center for Women 1-800-637-3445 Fee: Varies based on services provided Charlotte, N.C. licensed medical clinic, owned by women, offers pregnancy termination services. Charleston Women's Medical Center 1-800-952-9034 Fee: Varies, depending on service provided. Licensed medical clinic offering pregnancy termination and family planning service. Greenville Women's Cllinic 1-800-776-0082 Fee: Varies, depending on service provided. Licensed medical clinic offering pregnancy termination services. National Abortion Federation Hotline 1-800-772-9100 Fee: Free Anonymous service answers questions about pregnancy, pregnancy termination, funding assistance. Offers referrals to licensed clinics. Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) Licensed medical clinic in Columbia offers pregnancy termination services and family planning. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Equal Employment Opportunity Commission s Publications Offi ce 1-800-669-4000 Enforces federal legislation prohibiting discrimination in employment to ensure equality of opportunity. Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 9
Job Accommodation Network 1-800-526-7234 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 1-800-522-0925 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 29240 1-800-521-0725 (843) 253-4125 TDD Fax: (803) 253-4191 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 1-800-235-2732 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 1-800-868-0404 Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-7526 FINANCIAL & HOUSING SUPPORT SERVICES Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 1-800-772-1213 South Carolina Department of Social Services 1-800-768-5700 Constituent services including TANF, food stamps, and child support US DHHS s Insure Kids Now 1-877-KIDSNOW (543-7669) Information about free or low cost health insurance for kids. Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Home Buying Guide 1-800-767-4483 Customer Service 1-800-767-7468 ClearingHouse 1-800-685-8470 HEALTH & EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES American Board of Medical Specialties 1-866-275-2267 (ASK-ABMS) Call to verify your doctor s certifi cation American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345 Dedicated to helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment, and education American Foundation for AIDS Research 1-800-392-6327 Non-profi t organization for research, policy, and referral American Heart Association 1-800-242-8721 National health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke American Lupus Society Information Line 1-800-331-1802 24 hours/every day Call to order free information packet American Lung Association 1-800-586-4872 American SIDS Institute (Sudden Infant Death Synd.) 2480 Windy Hill Road, Ste 380 Marietta, GA 30067 1-800-232-7437 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 1-800-283-7800 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 1-800-727-8462 Not-for-profi t organization dedicated to fi nding a cure for and controlling asthma and allergic diseases Best Chance Network 1-800-227-2345 Breastfeeding Hotline 1-800-944-WOMAN (9662) Cancer Info Line 1-800-422-6237 Information from National Cancer Institute CDC STD Hotline Referrals, information, publications 1-800-342-2437 1-800-344-7432 (Spanish) 1-800-243-7889 (TTY) CDC Immunization Hotline 1-800-232-2522 CDC Disease Hotline 1-888-443-7232 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 1-800-342-2437 10 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families
Credit Card Protection Services 1-800-468-5463 Report lost or stolen cards Commun-I-Care P.O. Box 186 Columbia, SC 29210 800-763-0059 (803) 933-9183 Fax: (803) 254-0892 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 1-800-822-2539 Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Georgia s MCH hotline; hours are 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Drugstore 1-800-942-3425 Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Information from Dept of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Family Service Center 1-800-922-5651 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 20849-6303 1-800-448-0440 1-888-480-3739 TTY Fax: (301) 519-6616 Hours: M-F Noon @ 5 p.m. ELG: Anyone Fee: None Treatment information to people with AIDS, their families and health care providers. Services available in Spanish Hospice 1-800-658-8898 English and Spanish referrals and information James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation 1-800-506-1273 A comprehensive community-based health organization to serve the needs of patients with sickle cell disease La Leche League 1-800-LALECHE (525-3243) Nonprofi t, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed Lead Information Hotline 800-424-5323 Fax: 585-232-3111 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 1-800-228-8813 Referrals to local programs and publications; English and Spanish March of Dimes 1-888-663-4637 Nonprofi t organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by reducing birth defects and infant mortality Medicaid Client Services 1-888-549-0820 Medicare Hotline 1-800-Medicare (633-4227) English and Spanish Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) 1-800-543-8692 Multiple Sclerosis Association of America 1-800-833-4672 Referrals and information National Abortion Federation Hotline 800-772-9100 202-667-5881 Fax: 202-667-5890 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 1-800-MENO-ASK (636-6275) Provides information about the latest research and developments on menopause. Also has contacts for local support groups National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke 1-800-352-9424 National Headache Foundation 1-800-(843) 2256 National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics 1-800-366-1655 Referrals to local nutrition professionals; health messages National Health Information Center 1-800-336-4797 Health information referral system National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1-800-424-9393 Information on resources that help families purchase or borrow car seats National Lead Information Center 1-800-223-1138 National Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 11
National SIDS & Infant Death Support Program 1-800-638-7437 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) 1-800-994-9662 Information and resources on postpartum depression, breastfeeding & health issues Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services (PALSS) 1-800-922-7319 Located in Columbia. Provide case management, emergency food, support groups, counseling, assistance with Medicaid and housing Rose M. Lowe Rehabilitation Center (Easter Seals) 1-800-951-4090 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 1-800-438-4790 SC Division on Aging 1-800-868-9095 Referrals to local senior citizen programs, nursing homes, and Meals on Wheels programs GED Hotline 1429 Senate Street, Room 402 Columbia, SC 29201 1-800-277-READ (7323) Fax: (803) 734-8336 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) 1-800-322-2437 Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Referrals and information ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH American Public Information on the Environment (PIE) 1-800-320-2743 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safe Drinking Water 1-800-426-4791 National Response Center 1-800-424-8802 Call to report oil spill, transportation spill or terrorist threat HIV/AIDS related resources SPECIAL NEEDS PRO-Parents 1-800-759-4776 Support/advocacy for parents of children with disabilities Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. 1-800-578-8750 Support/advocacy for parents of children with disabilities Juvenile Diabetes Foundation 1-800-223-1138 National Down Syndrome Institute 1-800-221-4602 Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Referrals to local resources and information National Organization for Rare Disorders 1-800-999-6673 South Carolina Commission for the Blind 1-800-922-2222 Child Find 1-866-723-4631 Information and referrals for families of children with special needs ages 0-21 years old. LEGAL AID SERVICES Ask-a-Lawyer 1-888-321-3644 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) 1-800-903-0111 Legal Advice South Carolina Lawyer Referral Service 1-800-868-2284 Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. We Tip Hotlines: Crimes 1-800-782-7463 Arson 1-800-472-7766 Drugs 1-800-473-7847 Fraud 1-800-873-7283 SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Alcohol Abuse Line (Atlanta) 1-800-252-6465 Referrals to treatment Cocaine Abuse Hotline 1-800-222-0828 24 hour hotline, information, local referrals, counseling Drug Abuse Services 1-800-787-7505 12 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families
Drug Information Access Line (DIAL) 101 Business Park Blvd, Ste 1408 Columbia, SC 29203 1-888-727-7383 www.daodas.state.sc.us 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 20847 1-800-662-4357 Fax: (301) 468-6433 www.health.org 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 1-800-422-4453 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 1-800-779-7233 TDD for hearing impaired: 1-800-787-3224 Makes referrals to shelters throughout South Carolina and provides phone counseling to help access the shelter Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAIN) 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) Sistercare, Inc. 1-800-637-7606 South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) 1-800-260-2623 Information and referral to local centers South Carolina Cares for Children 1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373) Provides information and referral, resources for abuse prevention and assistance in crisis situation. National Center for Victims of Crime 1-800-394-2255 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 13
ABBEVILLE NOTE: SEE 1-800 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 29204 (803) 376-1298 1-800-922-9583 (803) 929-2555 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES Greenville Regional Office 714 N Pleasantburg Dr., Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 241-1101 PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES GLEAMMS Abbeville Learning Center 110 Phoenix St. Greenwood, SC 296-2727 (864) 459-5275 (864) 459-2100 Fax: (864) 459-8117 GLEAMMS Calhoun Falls Learning Center 754 N. Calhoun Street Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 (864) 447-8889 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Abbeville Mental Health Center 101 Commercial Dr. Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 459-9671 CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Abbeville County Memorial Hospital 901 W. Greenwood St. Abbeville, SC 29620-0887 (864) 366-5011 Salvation Army (864) 225-7381 (Anderson) Emergency housing, clothing & fi nancial assistance GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) 223-8434 Resources and assistance for low-income people. United Way of Greenwood County 110 Phoenix Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 229-4103 Emergency & community services EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Piedmont Technical College 620 N. Emerald Road Greenwood, SC 29648-8324 (864) 941-8324 1-800-868-5528 www.ptc.edu Centers in Abbeville, Edgefi eld, Laurens, McCormick, Newberry and Saluda EMPLOYMENT SERVICES GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) 223-8434 Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (864) 229-5827 (864) 459-4607 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 29620 (864) 366-2131 Calhoun Falls Family Practice 535 Jackson Street Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 (864) 447-8578 Uptown Family Practice 311 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 229-4446 FINANCIAL, FOOD, CLOTHING & HOUSING SUPPORT 903 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 366-5481 GLEAMMS Human Resource Commission (864) 223-8434 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 15
ABBEVILLE COUNTY Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program Abbeville Public Health Department 905 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 366-2131 Regional Housing Authority 1-800-922-5504 Housing Authority of Abbeville (864) 366-4549 Salvation Army (864) 229-3407 HEALTH CARE SERVICES Abbeville County Public Health Dept. 905 W. Greenwood Street Abbeville, SC 29625 (864) 366-2131 Uptown Family Practice 311 Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 229-4446 Ware Shoals Family Practice 85 S. Greenwood Avenue Ware Shoals, SC 29629 (864) 456-7436 Ridge Spring Family Practice 201 Aiken Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 (803) 685-3100 Abbeville County Memorial Hospital 901 W. Greenwood St. Abbeville, SC 29620-0887 (864) 366-5011 SPECIAL NEEDS BabyNet 1736 S. Main St. Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 227-5905 Children s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Greenwood County Public Health Dept 1736 S. Main Street Greenwood, SC 29646 (864) 227-5938 Abbeville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (864) 366-9661 (864) 366-9662 Outpatient services, group therapy, referral, ADSAP, EAP and Prevention TRANSPORTATION Medical Transportation Mgmt. 866-831-4130 Non-Medicaid Transportation Piedmont Agency on Aging (864) 223-0164 VIOLENCE, NEGLECT, & ABUSE RESOURCES Hospital Complex, Human Services Bldg. 903 W. Greenwood Abbeville, SC 29620 (864) 366-5481 Salvation Army (864) 229-3407 McCormick Family Practice 219-A North Street McCormick, SC 29835 (864) 852-3336 Carolina Dental Practice 219-B N. Mine Street McCormick, SC 29835 (864) 852-2571 Saluda Family Practice 427 Travis Avenue Saluda, SC 29138 (864) 445-2181 Calhoun Falls Family Practice 535 Jackson Street Calhoun Falls, SC 29628 (864) 447-8578 Emerald Center Greenwood, SC 29648 (864) 942-8900 LEGAL AID SERVICES SC Center for Equal Justice (864) 223-4879 1-800-922-3114 Handle legal cases for low income people. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Narcotics Anonymous (864) 224-0777 Laurens County Safe Home (864) 682-7270 Shelter from domestic violence, provides legal advocacy, court accompaniment, referrals, emergency shelter, food and clothing. Foothills Rape Crisis Center 1-800-585-8952 (864) 231-7273 Rape crisis services, child abuse and child advocacy. 16 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families
AIKEN NOTE: SEE 1-800 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) 655-5568 1-888-711-7095 Fax: (803) 874-3008 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DSS 3150 Harden Columbia SC 29205 1-800-768-5858 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 29802 (803) 649-1465 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Aiken/Barnwell Mental Health Center (Adult, Emergency and Chronic) Aiken Offi ce (803) 641-7700 (803) 641-7799 Garvin Offi ce (803) 641-7715 Hartzog Center (803) 278-0880 Children s Services (803) 641-7646 Community Care and Counseling 120 Chesterfi eld St, NE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-9979 Pastoral counseling CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Help Line 149 Chesterfi eld Street Aiken, S.C. 29802 (803) 648-9900 or 211 (803) 641-4143 Offi ce 24 hour information, referral & crisis hotline Helping Hands 100 John Elliott Lane Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 648-3456 Emergency shelter for children Phone Friends (803) 593-5254 1-800-269-9391 Telephone reassurance for children Teen Line 1-800-443-8336 TTY : 1-800-735-2942 Intervention & referral services United Way of Aiken County 118 Park Avenue, SW, Suite 700 Aiken, SC 29802-0699 (803) 648-8331 SERVICES & ADOPTION CHOICES See toll-free numbers on Page 9 Aiken Pregnancy Care Center 225 Barnwell Avenue Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-9890 or (803) 642-3949 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 29164 (803) 564-9723 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 29803 (803) 663-4204 Family literacy programs Pinecrest Parenting Center Aiken (803) 641-2401 Child care services Aiken Technical College (803) 593-9231, ext. 1524 Job Training Partnership Act Aiken Technical College (803) 593-9231, ext. 1228 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 17
AIKEN COUNTY Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County (803) 649-4625 Tutoring and counseling Resource Center at Aiken Regional Medical Center 202 University Street Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-5928 Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 648-6836 North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Ste 150 North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 278-3621 Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC 29164 (803) 564-3350 Margaret J. Weston Rural Health Services Margaret J. Weston Medical Center Hwy 421 at Stormbranch Road Clearwater, SC 29822 (803) 593-9283 Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1673 or (803) 642-7543 for appointments. North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Suite 150 North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 278-3621 Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC 29164 (803) 564-3350 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES SC Employment Security Commission (803) 641-7640 Job Service Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) (803) 648-6836 Goodwill Job Connection 1384 Whiskey Rd. Aiken, SC 29803 (803) 644-4601 Assess skills for employment Telamon Corporation (803) 648-9037 Services for farm workers and migrants Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (803) 641-7630 Aiken, Barnwell and Edgefi eld counties FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1687 FINANCIAL, FOOD, CLOTHING & HOUSING 1410 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-3650 (803) 649-1111 Social Security Administration 151 Corporate Parkway SE Aiken, SC 29803 (803) 648-2356 Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aiken/Barnwell/Lexington Community Action Commission, Inc. (ABLCAC) 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 648-6836 Energy assistance, emergencies, and limited housing Nuture Home (803) 641-4177 24 hour shelter for teen moms & children. Provides parenting, education, and employment skills Our Lady of the Valley Center (803) 593-2623 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 29802 (803) 648-4744 Area Churches Together Serving (ACTS) (803) 642-5919 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) 279-5771 Golden Harvest Food Bank Aiken Warehouse (803) 648-0752 Aiken Community Action Agency 291 Beaufort Street Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 648-6836 Salvation Army 1510 Richland Avenue Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 648-0461 (803) 641-4141 Bus tickets & gas for emergency travel Salvation Army Thrift Store 120 York Street Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-4151 18 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families
AIKEN COUNTY Community Ministry of North Augusta (CMONA) Thrift Store [closes at 1:30 p.m.] 105 E. Five Notch Road N. Augusta, SC 29861 (803) 279-5771 Aiken Housing Authority (803) 649-6673 Housing Authority of the City of Aiken Rogers Terrace (803) 643-8435 (803) 649-6673 Ridgeview Manor (803) 613-1465 Valley Homes (803) 594-0588 Regional Housing Authority 1-800-922-5504 Helping Hands (803) 648-3456 For abused children Welcome Baby 104 Florence St. SW Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-4164 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 29801 (803) 641-2825 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 29801 (803) 641-5000 (803) 642-0800 (803) 649-7911 Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1687 North Augusta Public Health Dept. 803 E. Martin Town Road, Suite 150 North Augusta, SC 29841 (803) 278-3621 Listine Gunter Courtrney Human Service Building 49 Roy Street Wagener, SC 29164 (803) 564-3350 St. Vincent DePaul Health Center 1384 Greene St.Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 828-3444 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 29822 (803) 593-9283 Margaret J. Weston Rural Health Services Hahn Village 309 Brown Lane Aiken, SC 29802 (803) 648-4744 Carolina Health Centers, Inc. Ridge Spring Family Practice 201 Aiken Road Ridge Spring, SC 29129 (803) 685-3100 Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center 690 Medical Park Drive Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 648-8344 Medical situations only Aiken Regional Medical Center 202 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 641-5000 (803) 642-0800 (803) 649-7911 Continuum of Care (803) 641-7645 Managed Treatment Service for Children (MTS) (803) 641-4144 (803) 641-4145 Aiken Pregnancy Care Center 225 Barnwell Avenue Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-9890 Special Needs BabyNet Aiken County Public Health Dept. 828 Richland Avenue, W., Suite 100 Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-7548 Fax: (803) 643-4021 Regional Office Orangeburg County Public Health Dept. 1550 Carolina Avenue Orangeburg, SC 29115 (803) 533-7211 Fax: (803) 533-7132 Children s Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Aiken County Public Health Dept. 1680 Richland Avenue, W. Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-1651 1-800-659-1651 DDSN 1016 Vaucluse Rd. (803) 642-8800 Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc. (TAC) Children s Services (803) 642-8800 LEGAL AID SERVICES Palmetto Legal Services (803) 359-4154 1-800-868-2284 Lawyer referral service. SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT & TREATMENT PROGRAMS Mary Williams House (803) 642-7120 Aurora Pavilion (803) 641-5900 Inpatient and outpatient drug and mental health treatment and Community prevention program. Aiken Regional Medical Center Assessment-Referral Office 1-800-273-7911 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 19
AIKEN COUNTY Aiken Center for Alcohol and Drug Services 1105 Gregg Hwy Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 649-1900 Alcoholics Anonymous (803) 648-1509 Also AL-ANON & AL-ATEEN Aiken Women s Resource Center (803) 649-1900 Women s Community-based Outreach; Women s Intensive Services Enhancement (WISE) Sexual Abuse for Kid Victims Family Counseling Service (Boys and Girls Club) (803) 641-4146 Edgefield Satellite Office: Center for Survivors (803) 637-4037 1410 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-3601 (803) 642-3606 Child Protective Services TRANSPORTATION Medicaid Transportation LogistiCare 866-445-6860 Hours: 9 a.m. - Noon Non-Medicaid Transportation Council on Aging (COA) (803) 648-6493 VIOLENCE & NEGLECT RELATED RESOURCES 1410 Park Avenue, SE Aiken, SC 29801 (803) 642-3650 (803) 649-1111 Cumbee Center To Assist Abused Persons (803) 641-4162 (803) 649-0480 (803) 637-4037 24 hour services to victims of domestic violence & sexual assault, counseling, shelter, advocacy, & referrals 20 Directory of Services for Women, Children & Families
ALLENDALE NOTE: SEE 1-800 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 29405 (843) 953-9750 1-800-922-1518 Fax: (803) 740-6145 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES 3346 Rivers Avenue, Suite E North Charleston, SC 29405-0963 (843) 953-9700 Allendale Neighborhood Center (803) 584-3845 PUBLIC CHILD CARE / DAY CARE SERVICES OCAB Allendale Head Start Center 931 East Bay Street Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-4026 COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Coastal Empire Mental Health Center 1050 Ribaut Road P.O. Box 1044 Beaufort, SC 29901 (843) 524-8899 Allendale County Mental Health Clinic 438 Barnwell Road Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-4636 (803) 641-4144 (803) 641-4145 CRISIS / EMERGENCY SERVICES Allendale County Hospital Hwy 278 W. Fairfax, SC 29827 (803) 632-3311 United Way of Allendale County (803) 584-1885 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 29827 (803) 584-5322 (803) 584-5323 Low Country Healthy Start (803) 632-2533, ext. 117 University of Salkehatchie Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-3446 Denmark Technical 327 Solomon Blatt Blvd Denmark, SC 29042 (803) 793-5176 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Telamon Corporation (803) 648-9037 1-800-922-5669 Services for farm workers and migrants Employment Security Commission (803) 943-3291 Job Service Vocational Rehabilitation Dept. (803) 584-7328 Allendale, Colleton and Hampton counties FAMILY PLANNING / BIRTH CONTROL SERVICES Allendale County Public Health Dept. 415 N. Memorial Avenue Allendale, SC 29810 (803) 584-3818 Low Country Health Care Systems, Inc. 333 Revolutionary Trail Fairfax, SC 29827 (803) 632-2533 Problems? Confused? Questions? Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 21