Transitions
The Transitions program in the Midlands of South Carolina helps men and women experiencing or at risk of homelessness stabilize their lives, increase income, and secure permanent housing. Transitions has an emergency shelter and a shelter for their stabilization program, as well as specific services for young adults, adults, veterans, and seniors.
Homeless No More
803-602-6379
Homeless No More operates in the Columbia area, providing emergency and transitional shelter and developing affordable housing. The organization also offers life skills training, child tutoring and homework help, after school programs, camps during school breaks, educational activities, and meals. They also have a case management program that provides housing, employment, and medical care support, along with counseling, mentoring, and additionals resources. Homeless No More is a helpful resource for South Carolina’s families in need.
South Carolina 211
211
South Carolina residents who call 211 are able to access a broad range of social services, including health services, housing, food and clothing, employment and education support, rent and utility assistance, victim services, mental health and substance use treatment, and much more. Rather than taking the time to find programs one by one, you can call 211 and find everything quickly and easily.
FAVOR Upstate
864-385-7757
FAVOR Upstate is a recovery support program that provides peer support, recovery coaching, and connections to recovery groups in eight upstate South Carolina counties. They also provide family support, fun sober activities, and outreach programs. If you’re in the area and looking for support, give FAVOR Upstate a call or stop by one of their centers.
Courage Center
803-369-3905
The Courage Center operates a harm reduction van and offers a variety of services to teens, young adults, and families in Orangeburg, Lexington, and Columbia. They host recovery meetings, life skills training, and sober events, and the harm reduction van offers naloxone (Narcan) kits, fentanyl test strips, and more.
Gamecock Recovery
803-777-5781
Gamecock Recovery at the University of South Carolina embraces all paths to recovery. They offer peer-based support, recovery coaching, and multiple types of support meetings, including a harm reduction meeting, All Recovery, and more. They also have a Recovery Lounge that provides study space, coffee, games, art supplies, and a place for students to hang out.