Community Resources
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General Services Assistance
Community Resources
- Meals, Soup Kitchens, Shelters
- Food Banks, Pantries
- Clothing
- Domestic Violence Shelters
- Recovery Centers
Aunt Bertha is a website that helps community members find free or reduced cost social services such as medical care, food, and job training resources, among others.
SC 211 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential health and human services they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Every day thousands of people across North America turn to 211 for information and support – whether financial, domestic, health or disaster-related. 211 can be accessed by phone or computer. A toll-free call to 211 connects you to a community resource specialist in your area who can put you in touch with local organizations that provide critical services that can improve and save lives. You’ll find information about:
- Supplemental food and nutrition programs
- Shelter and housing options and utilities assistance
- Emergency information and disaster relief
- Employment and education opportunities
- Services for veterans
- Health care, vaccination and health epidemic information
- Addiction prevention and rehabilitation programs
- Re-entry help for ex-offenders
- Support groups for individuals with mental illnesses or special needs
- A safe, confidential path out of physical and/or emotional domestic abuse
Medicaid is South Carolina's aid program by which the federal and state governments share the cost of providing medical care for low income persons in need.
SC Housing is a self-sustaining agency committed to ensuring that South Carolinians have the opportunity to live in safe, decent, and affordable housing. SC Housing operations are supported by a funding base that includes fees and other revenue earned through the administration of agency programs.
SC Thrive is a statewide nonprofit offering solutions to South Carolinians in need of resources but facing a multitude of barriers. SC Thrive focuses on food security, healthcare resources and financial wellness through work supports such as SNAP, Medicaid and tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits.
SC Works operates three full-service Centers located in Conway, Georgetown, and Kingtree. SC Works centers are user friendly facilities which provide job seekers access to a variety of employment and training services all under one roof. Whether an experienced worker returning to the workforce or a student looking for a first job, all services are offered at no cost.
South Carolina Legal Services provides free legal assistance in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina.
The Veteran’s Welcome Home and Resource Center assists area military veterans with job placement, filing claims with the Veterans Administration, helps veterans who find themselves in deep financial difficulties, and locates shelter for honorably discharged veterans who are homeless.
The Family Justice Center is a collaboration of community partners and agencies in Horry and Georgetown counties working together to provide a safe, welcoming environment and comprehensive coordinated services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Individuals and families have access to a wide range of free services offered by a diverse group of 47 partnering agencies. Hours of operation are Moday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Horry County Office
1339 Apache Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-445-2583 - Georgetown County Office
2705 Highmarket Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-546-3926
A Father’s Place is a program that helps men become responsible, engaged and empowered fathers their children need them to be.
- 809 Wright Boulevard
Conway, SC 29527
843-488-2923 - 1412 Highmarket Street
Georgetown, SC 29440
843-488-2923 - 900 Dunbar Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-488-2923