South Carolina Resource Guide

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The South Carolina Resource Guide is a county-organized directory compiled by The Fruits of Eden Team to connect individuals, families, and advocates with essential support across the state. It includes emergency shelter resources, county treatment providers, food bank networks, legal aid and reentry support, senior and disability services, and statewide crisis and protective services, along with domestic violence advocacy, child protection centers, sexual assault survivor support, and human trafficking resources. This guide exists to make help visible, accessible, and actionable throughout South Carolina for informational purposes only.

Emergency Shelter Resource Guide

Aiken County, SC

Homeless / Emergency Shelters

• The Salvation Army of Aiken – Emergency homeless shelter and temporary housing support in Aiken.

Domestic Violence Shelter

• Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons – Provides emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence and their children (up to ~60 days).

Transitional / Supportive Housing

• Nurture Home (MHA Aiken) – Safe transitional program for women experiencing homelessness with mental health needs.

• Stand at the Crossroads Ministries – Christian transitional housing for women and women with children. 

Family Support

• Family Promise of Aiken County – Homeless support for families with children, including shelter service

Anderson County, SC

Homeless / Emergency Shelter

• Salvation Army of Anderson County – Shelter Provides emergency shelter and support services for people experiencing homelessness. 📞 (864) 225-7381 ext. 2 (press for shelter)

Family & Homeless Support

• Family Promise of Anderson County Assists families experiencing homelessness with shelter, food, and support services. 📞 864-760-0908

Domestic Violence / Safe Shelter

• Safe Harbor (Domestic Violence Shelter) Safe Harbor provides confidential emergency shelter for survivors of domestic abuse and their children and has a location serving Anderson County. 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-291-2139

Additional Support

• HOPE Missions (Anderson) – Offers warming center space during cold weather, meals, and case management support (not a full overnight shelter year-round).

Beaufort County, SC

Family Homeless Shelter

• Family Promise of Beaufort County Provides temporary shelter for homeless families with children in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Based in Bluffton/Beaufort area (contact for intake details).

Domestic Violence Shelter & Services

• Hopeful Horizons (Domestic Violence) Offers 24/7 crisis hotline and emergency shelter services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Beaufort County. Crisis support available; confidential shelter intake required.

Colleton County, SC

Direct Shelter Services: There isn’t a well-documented overnight homeless shelter specifically listed in Colleton County’s public directories, but there are support and referral services available:

• Colleton County Department of Social Services Offers referrals, basic assistance, and can connect you with housing, domestic violence, and emergency resources. 📍 Walterboro, SC | ☎️ (843) 549-1894

Domestic Violence / Shelter Support

• Hopeful Horizons (serving Beaufort & Colleton) This regional domestic violence center provides shelter services for survivors in Colleton as well as surrounding counties. 24/7 hotline available; confidential shelter placement by calling intake.

Charleston / Berkeley / Dorchester Counties

• My Sister’s House (Domestic violence services + safe shelter) 📍 Charleston/Lowcountry region | Call for intake & location details

Florence & Darlington Counties

• Courtney McGinnis Graham Community Shelter (Emergency homeless shelter) 📍 535 S Church St, Florence, SC 29506 | ☎️ (843) 731-9315

• Pee Dee CAA Shelter 📍 411 Jarrott St., Florence, SC 29506 | ☎️ (843) 678-3410

• Restoration Resurrection Center for the Homeless 📍 1807 N. Douglas St., Florence, SC 29501 | ☎️ (843) 601-7935

• House of Hope of the Pee Dee 📍 1020 Darlington St., Florence, SC 29501 | ☎️ (843) 667-9000

• Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault – Offers shelter services, crisis support, and domestic violence resources and covers Florence and surrounding counties (including Marion, Darlington, Dillon, and others).| ☎️

24/7 Crisis Line: 843-669-4600 or 1-800-273-1820

Greenville County

• Greenville Rescue Mission (Men’s shelter + services) 📍 575 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601 | ☎️ (864) 242-6933

• Safe Harbor (Domestic violence shelter & support) 📍 Greenville County | ☎️ 24/7 Helpline: (800) 291-2139

• Front Porch Housing (Supportive housing for individuals/families) 📍 Greenville, SC | Contact for intake info 

Orangeburg County, SC

Domestic Violence & Shelter Support

• CASA/Family Systems – Domestic violence services and emergency support in Orangeburg/Calhoun/Bamberg areas (referral through South Carolina domestic violence program network)\

• The Samaritan House of Orangeburg County (TSH): Location: 1580 Middleton St, Orangeburg, SC 29115. Services: Provides emergency shelter for adults and children, including, in some cases, up to 3 days of short-term, crisis-based housing.   | ☎️(803) 809-1090

• Other Housing Assistance & Resources:

  • Dalton Veterans Outreach: Specialized support for veterans.

  • Tranquility Transitional Housing: Offers, as the name implies, transitional housing options.

  • Local Churches: Various churches in the area, such as St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Memorial Church of the Nazarene, may provide assistance.

  • Palmetto Goodwill: Provides vocational services and support. 

Richland County (Columbia area)

• Transitions Homeless Center (Men & women shelter, housing programs) 📍 2025 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 | ☎️ (803) 708-4861

• Homeless No More (Family homelessness support + shelter) 📍 2411 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29204 | ☎️ (803) 602-6379

• The Women’s Shelter (Women’s emergency/transitional housing) 📍 Columbia, SC | 📞 call for info

• Rapid Shelter Columbia (Temporary shelter project) 📍 191 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC 29201 | ☎️ (855) 678-4357

• Family Promise of Columbia (Transitional housing for families) 📍 1333 Omarest Drive, Columbia, SC 29210 | ☎️ (803) 832-4765

• One80 Place (Emergency & transitional shelter) 📍 3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 301, Columbia, SC 29204 | ☎️ (803) 888-1533

• Providence Home (Men’s transitional housing) 📍 3421 N. Main Street, Columbia, SC 29203 | ☎️ (803) 779-2927 

Spartanburg / Cherokee / Union Counties

• Project R.E.S.T. (Domestic violence support & safe shelter) 📍 236 Union St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 | ☎️ (864) 583-9803

Sumter

Sumter United Ministries in Sumter, SC, provides a key emergency shelter located at 320 W. Oakland Avenue, offering beds, food, showers, and laundry services. It operates from 6 PM to 7 AM, with new guests requiring a police escort after 9:30 PM.

York County

• The Life House Women’s Shelter (Women & children shelter) 📍 York County | Call for location & contact info

📞 Statewide & Multi-County Help Lines

• South Carolina Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) — helps connect survivors to confidential shelter placements anywhere in SC.

• United Way 2-1-1: Dial 211 — connects callers to shelter referrals, housing support, food assistance, and more across all counties.

South Carolina Specific County Treatment Providers

Abbeville County

• County substance use authority providers (listed under SC OSUS local providers).

Aiken County

• Aiken County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse – local authority offering prevention and treatment services.

• Community mental health center (outpatient SUD services available).

Anderson & Oconee Counties

• Behavioral Health Center / The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health (Greer) – inpatient/outpatient for substance abuse and co-occurring conditions.

• Anderson–Oconee community mental health center offering outpatient addiction counseling.

Beaufort County

• Southern Sky Recovery (Bluffton) – intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization with evidence-based substance use disorder programs.

Berkeley / Charleston / Dorchester Counties

• Sea Grove Recovery (Mount Pleasant) – medically managed detox, residential treatment, aftercare programs.

Charleston County

• Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (MUSC) — research-based clinical services for substance use, mental health support.

Colleton County

• Local mental health / substance use services via county community mental health center.

Darlington / Florence / Williamsburg Counties

• Circle Park Behavioral Health Services (Florence) – substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services.

Dorchester & Charleston Counties

• Treatment providers accessible through OSUS listings.

Georgetown County

• Local county providers listed via state OSUS network.

Greenville County

• Phoenix Center (Greenville) – outpatient and comprehensive substance use treatment.

• Multiple inpatient/outpatient options found via OSUS provider list.

Greenwood County

• Local substance use authority via OSUS listings.

Horry County

• Local outpatient detox and recovery providers via OSUS.

Kershaw County

• The Alpha Center (Kershaw) – county alcohol and drug abuse services provider.

Lancaster, York Counties

• Keystone Substance Abuse Services (Rock Hill) – detox, outpatient, residential support.

Lexington & Richland Counties

• LRADAC (Columbia) – detox, outpatient, residential treatment programs.

• Morris Village Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Center (Columbia) – adult inpatient rehab program through SC Department of Mental Health.

Orangeburg County

• William J. McCord (Orangeburg) – detox and telehealth substance abuse services.

• Tri-County Commission on Alcohol & Drug Abuse – regional service provider including Orangeburg.

Pickens, Spartanburg, Cherokee Counties

• Local mental health centers and OSUS providers for SUD.

Sumter County

• Local substance use providers listed via state OSUS.

Union, McCormick, Saluda, Abbeville, Greenwood Counties

• Each has local county providers via OSUS network.

Notes for Each County

• Most counties in South Carolina do not have large standalone inpatient rehabs, but they do have licensed outpatient, detox, and residential treatment providers or county substance abuse authorities that offer services.

• Community mental health centers often provide outpatient substance use counseling and referral.

• The SAMHSA directory lets you create a precise county list with service types (methadone/medication-assisted treatment, outpatient, residential, etc.).

📞 Hotlines & Immediate Help

• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free 24/7 treatment referral and information.

• SC Office of Substance Use Services: find local providers and services through their website. 

 South Carolina Statewide & Regional Food Bank Networks

Harvest Hope Food Bank

Serves a large portion of the state with partner food pantries and distribution sites in 20 counties. It’s one of South Carolina’s largest food banks and helps connect people with local food pantries where you live.

• Columbia / Midlands & surrounding counties: 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201 | Phone: 803-254-4432 Serves Calhoun, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda & more

• Pee Dee Branch (Florence region): 2701 Alex Lee Blvd., Florence, SC 29506 | Phone: 843-661-0826

• Upstate Branch: 2818 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611 | Phone: 864-281-3995

Lowcountry Food Bank

Serves 10 coastal counties in South Carolina via agency partners, mobile distributions, and food pantries. Locations include:

• Charleston – 2864 Azalea Dr., Charleston, SC 29405 | 843-747-8146

• Early Branch – 495 Commerce Pkwy., Early Branch, SC 29916 | 843-589-4118

• Myrtle Beach – 4716 Northgate Blvd. & partner locations | 843-448-0341

Use their pantry locator to find the exact location closest to you in the service area.

Golden Harvest Food Bank

Serves Aiken County and surrounding areas:

• 81 Capital Dr., Aiken, SC 29803 | Phone: 803-642-2912

South Carolina Food Banks & Pantries by County 

Below are some key food bank resources and examples of local food pantries you can contact…many work with or receive food from the regional food banks above:

Aiken County

• Golden Harvest Food Bank – Aiken (food distribution partner)

• Local pantries like Aiken County Food Bank partnerships (via Harvest Hope or Golden Harvest).

Beaufort County

• Partner pantries supported by Lowcountry Food Bank.

Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley Counties

• Pantries associated with Lowcountry Food Bank partners in this coastal region.

Colleton County

• Food assistance locations connected to Lowcountry Food Bank partner networks.

Florence & Pee Dee Region (Florence, Darlington, Marion, etc.)

• Harvest Hope Food Bank (Pee Dee location) – support for food pantries.

• Local food pantries (churches, mission centers) often partner with Harvest Hope.

Greenville County

• Harvest Hope Food Bank (Upstate branch) – supports many local food pantries.

• Local pantries like community church pantries and nonprofit distribution sites work with Harvest Hope.

Horry County

• Various local food pantries and meal distribution programs — e.g., Midtown Vineyard Church, The Shepherd’s Table, Christian Mission Outreach in Myrtle Beach & Conway.

Richland & Lexington Counties (Columbia / Midlands)

Examples of food pantry partners in Columbia area:

• Harvest Hope Food Bank – Columbia Pantry

• The Cooperative Ministry Food Pantry – Columbia – free groceries and referrals.

• Christian Life Church Food Pantry – 2700 Bush River Rd., Columbia

• St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Food Pantry – Columbia

• Mission Lexington (Lexington) – pantry and support.

Spartanburg & Surrounding Counties

There are numerous food pantries and assistance sites in Spartanburg County, including:

• Greater Spartanburg Ministries – Food Pantry

• Bridge at Green Street / First Baptist Spartanburg Pantry

• Salvation Army of Spartanburg – Food Pantry

• Spartanburg Soup Kitchen

• TOTAL Ministries – Food Assistance (Hours and services vary by location — call ahead).

📞 How to Find Additional Local Food Assistance

• Call 2-1-1: South Carolina’s United Way 211 referral service can provide the nearest food pantry or meal program for your specific county or ZIP code.

• Food Bank Locator Tools: Use the Feeding America finder by ZIP code to see nearby member food banks and pantries.

Reentry Support Programs (Statewide or Regional)

Alston Wilkes Society

Provides reentry support, transitional services, and four residential reentry centers across South Carolina (including housing, case management, and community services).📍 Columbia + multiple SC locations🌐 https://www.alstonwilkessociety.org

Root & Rebound – SC Support

Offers a Reentry Email Hotline, legal clinics, workshops, and navigation support for formerly incarcerated people and their families.📧 southcarolina@rootandrebound.org🌐 https://www.rootandreboundsc.org

County / Regional Legal Aid & Reentry Support Examples

Some local centers and community organizations provide legal, reentry, or transitional help — often working with or referred through statewide networks:

Richland & Lexington Counties

• Time Served – South Carolina Legal AidHelps formerly incarcerated individuals with record expungements, housing, employment law, family law, release planning, and reentry legal issues.📍 Columbia, SC🌐 https://www.tsscnow.org  

Florence County

• The Dannon ProjectOffers reentry training, job skills, GED classes, career pathways, and transitional support to returning citizens.📍 Florence, SC🌐 https://www.reentryprograms.com/go/the-dannon-project-florence-sc

Greenville / Upstate Region

• Soteria CDC Transitional Reentry ProgramProvides transitional housing, job/education training, advocacy, and long-term support to formerly incarcerated men & women.📍 Greenville & Travelers Rest, SC🌐 https://www.soteriacdc.org

Various Counties via Workforce Systems

• SC Works CentersAcross South Carolina, SC Works job centers offer employment services, priority service for ex-offenders (training, job placement, assistance with documentation/licenses, and supportive services).Find your local SC Works center by county: https://scworks.org

Senior & Disability Services in South Carolina (with Contacts)

Statewide & Major Providers (All Counties)

1. SC Department on Aging

State agency providing information, referrals, caregiver support, adult protective services, and programs for seniors across all counties.📞 1-800-868-9095 | 🌐 https://aging.sc.gov

2. SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Assists individuals with disabilities in finding employment, training, and independent living supports statewide.📞 (803) 898-9600 | 🌐 https://vr.sc.gov

3. South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN)

Statewide services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism, and related needs; connections to county service coordinators.📞 (803) 898-9600 | 🌐 https://ddsn.sc.gov

4. SC Medicaid Branch

Provides home and community-based services (HCBS), personal care, and long-term supports (aging and disability populations).🌐 https://msp.scdhhs.gov

5. Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

Central intake and referral for elder and disability services (meals, case management, transportation).📞 1-866-ISAACSC (472-2272) | 🌐 https://aging.sc.gov/adrc

📍 County & Regional Senior/Disability Services

Below are county services or county access points that help residents connect to senior and disability supports. Many offices are part of Local Aging Networks, Community Action Agencies, or county government teams.

 Statewide Crisis & Protective Services (All Counties)

SC Crisis Lines & Immediate Help

Service	Phone	Description
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline	988	24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
SC Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline	1-800-799-SAFE (7233)	24/7 hotline that can connect callers to shelter, advocacy & safety planning statewide.
SC Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline	1-800-962-2873	Report child abuse/neglect & request protective services referrals.
SC Adult Protective Services	1-888-CARE-211 (227-3211)	Reports of elder or adult abuse/neglect and referral to protective services.
National Human Trafficking Hotline	1-888-373-7888 or text 233733	24/7 support, reporting, and connection to services nationwide (including SC).

Domestic Violence Shelter & Advocacy (multi-county / regional)

Confidential shelters often serve multiple counties — call the hotline or crisis line for exact current locations.

Program	Phone	Counties / Region Served
Hopeful Horizons	24/7 Hotline: (843) 987-1047	Beaufort, Colleton, Jasper, Hampton
Safe Harbor	24/7 Hotline: (800) 291-2139	Greenville & surrounding Upstate counties
Pee Dee Coalition	(843) 669-9451	Florence, Darlington, Marion, Dillon
Cumbee Center	(803) 649-2121 x210 (24/7 intake)	Aiken, Barnwell, Allendale
Project R.E.S.T.	(864) 583-9803	Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union
The Women’s Shelter	(803) 252-9994	Richland & surrounding Midlands
My Sister’s House (Lowcountry)	(843) 747-7805	Charleston/Berkeley/Dorchester
Laurens County Safe Home	(864) 833-5551	Laurens, Abbeville, Saluda
Lexington/Richland Domestic Violence CPRC	(803) 779-8255	Lexington & Richland counties

Caller Tip: Always call the statewide hotline first (1-800-799-SAFE), they will connect you with the closest confidential shelter location.

Child Advocacy & Protection Centers (CAPCs)

These centers provide medical exams, forensic interviews, counseling, and case coordination for child abuse victims and families.

Many counties are served by one of six Child Advocacy Centers, call the one serving your region.

CAC Region	Contact	Counties Served
Children’s Attention Home CAC (Myrtle Beach)	(843) 448-1906	Horry, Georgetown, Williamsburg
Heartland Children’s CAC (Columbia)	(803) 591-9500	Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield
Carolina Child Advocacy Center (Greenville)	(864) 235-5437	Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital CAC	(843) 876-8226	Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester
Child Advocacy Center of the Midlands (Sumter)	(803) 773-3838	Sumter, Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee
PACE Center for Girls CAC (Florence)	(843) 317-5000	Florence, Darlington, Marion, Marlboro

Sexual Assault & Survivor Support

These programs provide crisis response, advocacy, safety planning, medical accompaniment, and counseling.

Program	Phone	Coverage
SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA)	(803) 252-0549	Statewide advocacy, training, referrals
Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault	(843) 669-9451	Pee Dee region
Safe Harbor (Greenville)	(800) 291-2139	Upstate
Hopeful Horizons	(843) 987-1047	Lowcountry region

Human Trafficking Support & Reporting (statewide)

Program	Phone	Notes
National Human Trafficking Hotline	1-888-373-7888 or text 233733	Confidential reporting, rescue & placement
SC Human Trafficking Task Force	(803) 737-9000	Coordinates statewide law enforcement & service response
SC Network Against Human Trafficking	https://scnht.org/	Resource hub & partner referrals

Users are encouraged to treat this directory as a starting point, not an endpoint. Many services operate regionally or confidentially; therefore, listed hotlines and intake numbers are critical pathways for accessing the most appropriate local support. 

Remember that availability, hours, and eligibility requirements may change. Users are encouraged to call ahead whenever possible.

Confidential services (such as domestic violence shelters) may not disclose locations publicly; listed hotlines are the safest entry point.

In life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 or 988 for immediate crisis support.

Disclaimer: This resource guide is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any organization or service does not constitute endorsement or guarantee of availability. Services, eligibility requirements, and contact information may change. Users are encouraged to contact providers directly to confirm current offerings and to seek immediate assistance from emergency services when necessary.

If you know of any additional resources, please email thefruitsofeden@gmail.com.

Peace,

The Fruits of Eden Team, Nation of Gods and Earths of SC

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