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.
Hope Connects You
833-364-2274
Hope Connects is an online program for residents of South Carolina. It provides users with an online mental health and addiction self check questionnaire that is confidentially reviewed by program counselors. After review, users receive guidance, support and information on how to connect with appropriate treatment services.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
9-8-8
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of South Carolina is an organization that provides free suicide prevention programs, educates the public on risk factors and warning signs of suicide and offers support for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Mental Health America (South Carolina Chapter)
803-779-5363
Mental Health America of South Carolina is an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people with mental illness in South Carolina. Their programs include providing education and advocacy for communities, helping individuals find safe housing, and facilitating a mental health day treatment program at the Bridges Clubhouse.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
703-524-7600
National Alliance on Mental Illness is an organization with chapters across the country whose purpose is to improve the lives of people affected by mental illness. They provide education and support through their Family to Family and Homefront programs and work within their communities to raise awareness about mental illness.
Embrace Recovery
803-896-5555
Embrace Recovery is a program under the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. They provide resources for individuals and families affected by addiction, including providing information about recovery community organizations in the state, help finding support groups and assistance in locating treatment facilities in the state.
TransitionalHousing.org
855-860-3119
TransitionalHousing.org is an online directory that assists those who are seeking information on transitional or sober housing. These housing options are shorter term and can help address homelessness and/or addiction concerns. They have a page for every state listing a variety of transitional housing and sober housing programs along with their contact information, services available and eligibility requirements.
Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE)
404-710-2803
The Association of Recovery in Higher Education is a resource where college students or their families can locate information regarding Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) at participating colleges and universities around the country. They also have links to national recovery resources that can help support you as well.
Greenville Technical College Center for Collegiate Recovery
864-236-6495
Greenville Technical College Center for Collegiate Recovery is a program for students who are seeking or practicing recovery while enrolled at Greenville. Their mission is to provide support in a recovery oriented college environment and they provide services including Adventures in Recovery events, support from recovery coaches, group recovery meetings, connections to GTC Counseling Services, and more.
College of Charleston Collegiate Recovery Program
843-693-5975
The Collegiate Recovery Program at the College of Charleston offers students in recovery a supportive environment as the pursue their degree. They offer alcohol and drug free activities where students can bond and support each other in recovery. They also offer case management, recovery meetings, and check-ins.
University of South Carolina
803-777-0169
The University of South Carolina offers Gamecock Recovery as a support system to students in recovery. Students in this program may attend peer based meetings, receive individualized coaching, spend time in the Gamecock Recovery Lounge, and get the support they need to achieve academic and personal success while attending the university.
Students Recover
Students Recover is an online student recovery community that connects students who struggle with substance use so they can support each other. The organization focuses on students of color and provides a welcoming and inclusive community with resources for restorative justice.
The Trevor Project
212-695-8650
The Trevor Project is a national suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for young people in the LGBTQ+ community. They provide support 24/7 and all year round through their crisis services and peer support programs. Additionally, the Trevor Project works to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community through advocacy and education.
Translifeline
877-565-8860
Trans Lifeline is a national non profit organization that offers direct emotional and financial support for trans people by trans people. Their emergency hotline is available Monday through Friday and offers services in English and Spanish.
PFLAG
PFLAG is a national organization that is dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ and those who love them. There are multiple chapters across the state of South Carolina that provide a place where everyone belongs and diversity is embraced.
VA LGBTQ+ Veterans Care
803-776-4000
The Columbia VA Health Care System offers specialized programs to address the unique needs of LGBTQ+ community. Trained LGBTQ+ Veteran care coordinators help support patients’ health, welfare, and dignity. They received the High Performer award from the Human Rights Campaign in 2024 for promoting safe, patient-centered affirming care for LGBTQ+ veterans.
Call BlackLine
800-604-5841
Call Blackline is an confidential and anonymous phone line where Black people can call to report negative, physical and inappropriate contact with the police. They especially focus on Black members of the LGBTQ+ community. Call Blackline representatives can answer questions and assist callers with taking the next step in response to these traumatic events.
Make the Connection
Make the Connection is a resource site for Veterans that are looking for information regarding mental health issues and alcohol and substance use disorder. They offer stories of connection relating to the unique experiences of Veterans, including substance use, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.
Modern Military Association of America (MMAA)
The Modern Military Association of America is a united voice for active military and veterans in the LGBTQ+ community and their loved ones. They work to expand and support the civil rights of this community through education, discrimination tracking, advocacy and building strong support networks.
Catawba Indian Nation
803-366-4792
The Catawba Nation located in Rock Hill South Carolina is the state's only federally recognized tribe. The Community Services division provides citizens of Catawba nation with services to assist them with wellness and healthcare, childcare, general assistance, education and advocacy.
Strong Hearts Native Helpline
844-762-8483
Stronghearts Native Helpline is a domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Their 24/7 phone line is safe and confidential. Callers can remain anonymous. Callers receive Native centered crisis intervention, safety planning, support finding health centers trained in caring for sexual assault victims, and other domestic violence education and information.
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center
855-649-7299
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center is an organization that works to end violence against American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women and children. Their national leadership provides education and advocacy promoting safety from violence, access to safe affordable housing and childcare, and trauma informed care.
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