Community Resources

South Carolina Department of Social Services

Assistance programs include:

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
• Food and Nutrition Programs
• Work Programs

For more information and to apply online, visit dss.sc.gov. 

Pathways to Healing

Pathways to Healing advocates for and supports survivors of sexual assault and abuse in Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Clarendon, and Sumter counties.

• 24-hour hotline, call 803.771.7273
• pathwaystohealing.com

South Carolina Department of Mental Health

• Richland and Fairfield counties, call 803.898.8888.
• Lexington County, call 803.359.3545.
• Fairfield County, call 803.635.4689.
• Columbia Area Mental Health Center
• CAMHC – Fairfield County Services
• Lexington County Community Mental Health Center

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support.

• Call 1.800.273.8255
• suicidepreventionlifeline.org