A guide to community assistance in Pickens County

Tough Times Tool-Kit

Updated May 21, 2020

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911 Emergency Line……………………………..3 211 United Way Helpline………………………..4 AmeriCorps Services……………………….…5-6 Back to School Resources…………….…………7 Clothing Assistance………………………….…..8 Disability Resources………………………….9-11 Drug + Alcohol Resources…..……….….….12-13 Education……………………………………….14 Elderly Assistance……………………………...15 Employment Assistance……………………......16 Food Assistance …………………………….17-19 Heating and Utility Assistance……...……...20-21 Home Repair Assistance…………………….....22 Housing Assistance……………...…………..23-25 Legal Assistance…………………………..…….26 Medical Assistance……………………….….27-28 Mental Health Resources…………………...29-30 Parental Resources………………………….31-33 Rental Assistance……………………………….34 Shelters………………………………………35-36 Transitional Housing…………………………...37 Transportation Assistance……………………...38 Veteran Assistance…………………………...…39

INDEX

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If you find yourself in an emergency situation

call 9-1-1

For other community resources contact your local United Way Office (864) 850-7094 ext. 133 www. uwpickens.org

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2-1-1 is available all day, every day. Every call is FREE and confidential. This assistance call line is staffed by counselors ready to assist you with almost any chal-lenge, such as employment resources, financial plan-ning, mental health referrals, substance abuse, heating bill assistance, state and federal assistance programs, education or credit issues, and more.

Contact Information 2-1-1 or 1-866-892-9211 www.uway.org/get-help

2-1-1 REFERRAL LINE

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AmeriCorps members serve within agencies in the community to help the public with financial

stability services

Services: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free tax preparation for individuals and families with yearly income under $60,000 The Benefit Bank (TBB) Online service to submit your application for federal or state assistance like SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, FAFSA, etc. Financial education Money Smart, the financial education program from the FDIC, helps improve your financial knowledge and establish positive financial habits Workforce development Need a job? We are here to help you with your search, prepare your resume or prepare for an interview.

AMERICORPS

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AmeriCorps locations: The Dream Center 111 Hillcrest Drive, Easley, SC 29640 (864) 644-8885 ext. 13 United Way of Pickens County 201 S. 5th Street Easley, SC 29641 (864) 850-7094 ext. 133

AMERICORPS

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Clemson Community Care 105 Anderson Hwy, Clemson, SC 29631 (864)-653-4460 Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm http://www.clemsoncommunitycare.org/ The Dream Center 111 Hillcrest Dr., Easley, SC 29640 (864)-644-8885 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm http://dreamcenterpc.org/ REACH Ministry 111 Hillcrest Dr., Easley, SC 29640 (864)-313-7662 http://dreamcenterpc.org/reach/ The Salvation Army 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC 29642 (864)-855-7198 http://www.easleychamber.net/NonProfit/The-Salvation-Army-1465 United Christian Ministries 303 Dacusville Hwy., Henry St, Easley, SC 29640 (864)-671-1134 http://ucmpc.org/

BACK-TO-SCHOOL RESOURCES

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American Red Cross 509 S Lewis St, Pickens, SC 29671 (864)-878-0131 http://www.redcross.org/local/south-carolina/about-us/locations/upstate-sc The Dream Center 111 Hillcrest Dr., Easley, SC 29640 (864)-644-8885 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm http://dreamcenterpc.org/ Hope Women’s Center 879 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640 (864)-855-8500 Monday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday, 10:00am-8:00pm, Wednesday, Closed, Thursday, 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday-Sunday, Closed http://yourservant.com/hope/index.htm Baby clothing The Salvation Army 102 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC 29642 (864)-855-7198 http://www.easleychamber.net/NonProfit/The-Salvation-Army-1465 SHARE 1725 E. Main St. Easley, SC 29640 (864)-859-2989 http://www.sharesc.org/ United Christian Ministries 303 Dacusville Hwy., Henry St, Easley, SC 29640 (864)-671-1134 http://ucmpc.org/

CLOTHING ASSISTANCE

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Able SC 135 Edinburgh Ct. Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29607

(864)-235-1421 Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm http://www.able-sc.org/ Mentoring and assistance for people with disabilities, all ages. Above and Beyond Care Services 1 Chick Springs Rd #214, Greenville, SC 29609 (864)-271-7840 http://aboveandbeyondcs.com/ General care and assistance for people with disabilities. Accessible Mobility Center 640 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 (864)-315-1899 http://www.amcmobility.com/ Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Sells wheelchair accessible vehicles and accessories. Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) 1202 S. Murray Ave., Anderson, SC, 29624 (864) 226-2273 http://www.aimcharity.org/ Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm Must be on government assistance, able to do housing repairs and ramp installment. The ARC PO Box 1308, Easley, SC 29641 (864) 859-5416 http://www.thearc.org/page.aspx?pid=2191&reid=2WamkPJxfOE%3D&bbsys=0&bbrt=0 Provides services for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. BabyNet–SC First Steps 355 Cedar Springs Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29302 (864)-591-8641 http://scfirststeps.com/babynet/ Provides services for young children with developmental disabilities

DISABILITY RESOURCES

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Children’s Rehabilitative Services (DHEC) 200 University Ridge, Greenville, SC, 29601 (864)-372-3064 http://www.scdhec.gov/Health/ChildTeenHealth/ServicesforChildrenwithSpecialHealthCareNeeds/ChildrensRehabilitativeServices/ Provides services and assistance for children with certain disabilities. Developmental Center for Exceptional Children 1100 W Franklin St, Anderson, SC 29624 (864)-260-4546 http://dcecandersonsc.com/ Provides year-round care for children with special needs from ages 0-5. Easter Seals SC PO Box 5715, Columbia, SC 29250 (803)-466-4089 http://www.easterseals.com/southcarolina/ Autism, therapy, and home-based early intervention help. Family Connection of SC 29 N Academy St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864)-331-1340 http://www.familyconnectionsc.org/ Education, healthcare, and training opportunities for families with special needs individuals. Happy Hooves 4700 Dacusville Hwy, Marietta, SC 29661 (864)-898-0043 http://www.edenfarms.net/happy-hooves-therapeutic-riding.html Therapeutic horseback riding for special needs children. Meyer Center 1132 Rutherford Rd, Greenville, SC 29609 (864)-250-0005 http://www.meyercenter.org/ Special education school. Allows Pickens County residents in. Pickens County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs 1308 Griffin Mill Rd, Easley, SC, 29640 (864)-859-1157 http://www.pcbdsn.org/ Serves individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

DISABILITY RESOURCES

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Rebuild Upstate 601 Green Ave, Greenville, SC 29601 (864)-603-2708 http://rebuildupstate.org/ Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Wheelchair ramp installment. South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs 3440 Harden Street Extension, Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 898-9600 http://ddsn.sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx State agency that assists with individuals, households, and families with individuals that have special needs.

DISABILITY RESOURCES

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AddCare Counseling 413 Vardry St, #7, Greenville, SC, 29601 1(800)-977-9051 Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County 309 E Main St. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-5800 http://bhspickens.com/ Call for an appt. or for the Walk-In hours of your desired program * Emphasis on alcohol and drug abuse services; however, with clinical preparation of staff, resources and accessibility will be expanded, providing quality, cost-effective services in other behavioral health care arenas. Crossroads Treatment Center 209 Oconee Square Dr., Seneca, SC 29678 1-800-805-6989 Monday-Friday, 5:00am-10:00am, Saturday, 7:00am-9:00am http://www.crossroadstreatmentcenters.com/ Don Foster and Associates 104 Mills Avenue, Greenville, SC, 29605 (864)-235-5666, ext. 0 Greenville Metro Treatment Center 602 Airport Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 New Patients: (877)-284-7074 Existing Patients: (864)-234-7952 Monday-Friday, 5:00am-11:00am, Saturday, 6:00am-8:30am Methadone clinic Holmesview Center 3799 Old Easley Bridge Rd, Greenville, SC 29611 (864)-239-6323 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm Home With a Heart 220 James Mattison Rd, Liberty, SC 29657 (864)-843-3058 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm http://homewithaheart.com/ Men’s rehab group therapy and rehab center.

DRUG + ALCOHOL RESOURCES

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Journey Center Inc 355 Woodruff Rd # 104, Greenville, SC 29607 (864)-286-1500 http://www.thejourneycenteronline.com Marshall I. Pickens Hospital 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 (864)-455-8988 http://ghspsych.org/ Psychiatric hospital. Miracle Hill Renewal Center 19 Graves Dr., Greenville, SC, 29609 (864)-242-2166 https://miraclehill.org/ Pavillon Greenville Outpatient Services 101 Pelham Commons Blvd, Greenville, SC, 29615 (864)-241-6688 http://www.pavillon.org/iop.php Outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation Phoenix Center 1400 Cleveland St, Greenville, SC, 29607 (864)-467-3790 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm http://www.phoenixcenter.org/ Has groups for alcohol and rehabilitation and Serenity Place program for women. Southwest Carolina Treatment 341 W Beltline Blvd, Anderson, SC 29625 (864)-222-9798 Monday-Friday, 5:00am-11:45am, Saturday, 6:30am-9:30am Methadone clinic.

DRUG + ALCOHOL RESOURCES

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Adult Learning Center 201 South 5th Street. Suite D Easley, SC 29640 (864) 397-3825 During School: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Summer: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm *Services are available for Pickens County adults 18+. Provides adult basic education, diploma program, English as a second language (ESL), GED preparation, parent education, referral to literacy tutors, workplace training & career readiness, Work Keys preparation, and benefits screening.* Goodwill Job Training 815 Saco Lowell Rd. Easley, SC 29640 (864) 644-0195 www.goodwillsc.org/job-training/certifications Certifications: Construction Custodial Services Food Service Forklift Safety Manufacturing Nurse Aide Retail Mon-Thurs 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 4 PM Pickens County Library System www.pickens.lib.sc.us/ Hampton Memorial Library (864) 850-7077 Central-Clemson Regional Branch (864) 639-2711 Sarlin Branch (864) 843-5805 Village Branch (864) 898-5747

EDUCATION RESOURCES

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ELDERLY ASSISTANCE

Above and Beyond Care Services 1 Chick Springs Rd #214, Greenville, SC 29609 (864)-271-7840 http://aboveandbeyondcs.com/ General care and assistance. Pickens County Meals on Wheels McKissick Center for Senior Wellness 349 Edgemont Ave., Liberty, SC 29657 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (864)-855-3370 http://www.pcmow.org/ Delivers hot meals and home visits to senior citizens in Pickens County. Pickens County Seniors Unlimited Liberty Senior Center 105 S Norman St, Liberty, SC 29657 (864)-843-6035 https://scaccess.communityos.org/zf/profile/agency/id/58479 Offers group and home-delivered meals, leisure, social, and educational activities, variety of homemaker services for frail seniors (housekeeping, laundry, etc.), and transportation to medical appointments and senior centers.

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EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

The Dream Center 111 Hillcrest Dr., Easley, SC 29640 (864)-644-8885 Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm http://dreamcenterpc.org/ Goodwill Job Connection 815 Saco Lowell Rd, Easley, SC 29640 (864)-644-0195 http://www.goodwill.org/find-jobs-and-services/ SC Works 1376 Tiger Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631 (864)-643-0071 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm https://scworks.org/ SHARE 1725 E Main St, Easley, SC 29641 (864)-859-2989 http://www.sharesc.org/ SNAP 2 Work 212 McDaniel Ave, Pickens, SC 29671 (864)-868-2931 Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm https://dss.sc.gov/content/customers/food/snap2wk/index.aspx For SNAP recipients. Tri-County Technical College 7900 US-76, Pendleton, SC 29670 (864)-646-8282 http://www.tctc.edu/ A community college. Vocational Rehabilitation 1951 Wells Hwy, Seneca, SC 29678 (864)-882-6669 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm http://scvrd.net/

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5 Point Food Pantry 1039 S. Pendleton Street Easley, SC 29640 (864) 850-0580 Tuesday 5:30 pm - 7:00pm Thursday 11:30 am-1:00pm *Bring proof of residency and ID AID Upstate 811 Pendleton St #10 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 250-0607 www.aidupstate.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm *For people living with HIV/AIDS Clemson Community Care 105 Anderson Hwy. Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-4460 Monday—Thursday 9am-1pm *Clients must arrive by 10am to receive assistance. Services only available for Clemson, Cen-tral residents.* Gleaning House Ministries 319 C David Stone Rd, . Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 878-0102 Tuesday 9am-11:30am *Clients will have to have proof of residence and there are income requirements.* Miracle Hill Ministries 490 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 268-4357 www.miraclehill.org Monday-Friday 9am-11am Pickens Adventist Community Center 2503 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens 951-850-6033 lkaufholz@gmail.com

FOOD ASSISTANCE

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Pickens County DHEC 200 McDaniel Avenue Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 868-9206 www.scdhec.gov Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm WIC certification Pickens County DSS 212 McDaniel Avenue Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 868-2931 https://dss.sc.gov/content/about/counties/counties.aspx?ID=39 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm SNAP Pickens Presbyterian Church 311 W Main St. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 878-9422 Monday & Wednesday 8am until’ gone Assistance is for Pickens, Liberty, Six Mile, and Sunset Residents only. First come first serve.

Only one box per household.* Pickens County Meals On Wheels 349 Edgemont Ave. Liberty, SC 29657 (864) 855-3770 pcmow.org/ Prepared Meal Delivery The Salvation Army of Pickens County 1000 South Pendleton Street, Easley, SC (864) 855-7198 Appointments Preferred. Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) *Call, if no answer leave a detailed message.*

FOOD ASSISTANCE

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Set Free Christian Ministry 4415 Highway 153, Easley, SC, 29642 (864) 269-3620 setfreecf.com Food Pantry Seventh Day Adventist (We Care Community Services) 2503 Gentry Memorial Hwy Pickens 29671 (864) 878-6897 pickens22.adventistchurchconnect.org Tuesdays 10am-1pm SHINE 111 Hillcrest Dr., Suite B Easley, SC 29640 864.306.4582 http://www.shinesoupkitchen.org/ Monday-Friday 5:30pm-6pm. *Serves Dinner.* United Christian Ministries 303 Dacusville Hwy. Easley, SC 29641 www.ucmpc.org (864) 671-1134 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9am-12pm *Excludes Central and Clemson Residents.* Venture Church 128 S. Pendleton St, Easley, SC (864) 283-0915 http://www.venturechurcheasley.com/ 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 1pm-2:30pm *Emergency Food boxes are available as needed by calling (864) 810-4008

FOOD ASSISTANCE

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AID Upstate 811 Pendleton St #10 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 250-0607 www.aidupstate.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm *For people living with HIV/AIDS Clemson Community Care 105 Anderson Hwy. Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-4460 http://www.clemsoncommunitycare.org/ Monday—Thursday 9am-1pm *Clients must arrive by 10am to receive assistance. Services only available for Clemson, Central residents.* LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) 1725 E. Main Street, Easley, South Carolina 29641 (864)-859-2989 (LIHEAP) (864)-229-8870 (Weatherization) https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-details/1548 A Federal emergency assistance block grant funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for low-income households to help heat, cool, and weatherize their homes. Pickens Presbyterian Church 311 W Main St. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 878-9422 Monday & Wednesday 8am until’ gone * Assistance is for Pickens, Liberty, Six Mile, and Sunset Residents only.*

HEATING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE

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The Salvation Army of Pickens County 1000 South Pendleton Street, Easley, SC (864) 855-7198 Appointments Preferred. Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) *Call, if no answer leave a detailed message.* SHARE 1725 E Main St, Easley, SC 29641 (864)-859-2989 http://www.sharesc.org/ St. Vincent De Paul Holy Cross Catholic Church 558 Hampton Ave Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 878-0574 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month United Christian Ministries 303 Dacusville Hwy. Easley, SC 29641 www.ucmpc.org (864) 671-1134 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9am-12pm *Excludes Central and Clemson Residents.* AssuranceWireless.com Free cell phone from the government Need Medicaid or EBT card with their name on it. Upload front and back copies of their ID and EBT or Medicaid card with online application Safelinkwireless.com Free cell phone from the government Need Medicaid or EBT card with their name on it. Upload front and back copies of their ID and EBT or Medicaid card with online application Qlinkwireless.com Free cell phone from the government Need Medicaid or EBT card with their name on it. Upload front and back copies of their ID and EBT or Medicaid card with online application

HEATING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE

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Anderson Interfaith Ministries (AIM) 1202 S. Murray Ave., Anderson, SC, 29624 (864) 226-2273 http://www.aimcharity.org/ Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday, 8:00am-2:00pm Must be on government assistance, able to do housing repairs and ramp installment. Allen Temple 404 Vardry St.. Greenville, SC 29601 (864)-298-0077 http://www.allentemplecedc.org/ Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Assists with home repairs and affordable rentals. Rebuild Upstate 601 Green Ave, Greenville, SC 29601 (864)-603-2708 http://rebuildupstate.org/ Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Home repairs for homes in unsafe condition and wheelchair ramp installment. Rural Housing Service 1835 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 765-5163 http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/programs-services-individuals Federal program for rural home repairs and financing.

HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE

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62 Plaza 105 Plaza Court Central, SC 29630 (864) 639-2044 *Income based and only 62 years + ** waiting list American Legion Apartments 118 B Legion Street Easley, SC 29642 (864) 306-0960 *Income based and only 62 years + ** waiting list Cedar Brook Townhomes 101 Cedar Brook Cir Easley, SC 29640 (864) 859-1144 *Median income based rent **waiting list Creekside Apartments 100 Pebble Brook Ct Easley, SC 29642 (864) 654-1000 www.clemsonhousing.com/properties/900-creekside-drive-apt-b/ Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-4pm *Median income based rent Creekwood Village Apartments (864) 654-3385 201 West Lane: Suite 400 Clemson SC 29631 Email: creekwood@wcsites.net Crestview Village 908 Crestview Rd Easley, SC 29640 (864) 859-2751

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

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Duncan Property Management 6932 C Calhoun Memorial Highway Easley, SC 29640 (864) 295-1313 www.duncanpropertymgmt.com.listings Easley Housing Authority 103 Wallace Dr. Easley, SC 29640 (864) 855-0629 Applications are taken Tuesday and Thursday 9am-11am *Provides public housing at Westgate Apartments for families. You do not have to have children to be classified as a family. Must be 18+. Bring birth-certificates, social security cards, and ID (for everyone 18+) for everyone in the household. Once the application is put in the family will be put on a waiting list. If your home burned down and you have no place to go. You will be able to be on the top of the waiting list. Must have the fire report with your other documents.* Forestview Apartments 101 Forest View Liberty, SC 29657 (864) 843-9755 www.boydmanagement.com/sc/forestview/ *income based **waiting list Park West Apartments 300 Duvall St Easley, SC 29640 (864) 859-1990 *Median income based rent

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

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Pickens County Habitat for Humanity (864) 878-6374 309 East Cedar Rock Street Pickens, SC 29671 www.pickenshabitat.org *home ownership program Pope Field Terrace 110 Pearson Terrace Drive, Easley, SC 29654 (864) 859-7747 *income based Ridgecrest Apartments 743 Issaqueena Trail Central, SC 29630 (864) 653-5502 *income based Ridgeview Apartments 117 Ridgeview Dr. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 878-2459 *income based Upstate Homeless Coalition 135 Edinburgh Ct., Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 241-0462 www.unitedhousingconnections.org *permanent housing for disabled H.A.L. (home at last) program Westfield Apartments 127 Annie Street Liberty, SC 29657 (864) 843-1123 www.hbmc.com *income based Creekwood Village Apartments 201 West Lane; Suite 400 Clemson SC 29631 (864) 654-3385 *income based

HOUSING ASSISTANCE

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South Carolina Legal Services-Legal Aid Telephone Intake Service (803) 744-9430 (Columbia area) or 888-346-5592 (Toll free) Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm *Services are only available for low-income residents of SC. Only provides services for civil matters. Offers advice and makes referrals.* South Carolina Legal Services-Greenville Office 701 S. Main St. Greenville, SC 29601 www.sclegal.org (864) 679-3232 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 8:30am-5pm Wednesday 8:30am-7pm *Services are for residents of Pickens, Oconee, Anderson, and Greenville County who meet the low-income guidelines. Provides free legal services in civil (non-criminal) legal matters: consumer/finance (bankruptcy, collection, fraud, etc.), education (access, student financial aid, etc.), elder law (will, estates, probate, etc.), employment, family, health, housing, miscellaneous, taxation.*

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

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AID Upstate 811 Pendleton St #10 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 250-0607 www.aidupstate.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm *For people living with HIV/AIDS Catholic Charities 204 Douthit St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864)-242-2233 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm Clemson Free Clinic 1200 Tiger Blvd. Clemson, SC 29631 Suite 1 (864) 654-8277 Wednesday 5:00pm-8pm Coast2Coast RX Any AmeriCorps member or United Way office http://coast2coastrx.com/ 201 South 5th St Easley, SC 29640 1-800-931-8872 *lowers the cost of prescriptions that are not covered by insurance St. Andrew’s Community Development Center www.standrewscdc.org 803-661-2074 Will help pay for adult and children’s eyeglasses. Must qualify, but can still get help if you don’t qualify. Lions Club http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/liberty_sc/ Eyeglasses

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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Samaritan Health Clinic of Pickens County 303 Dacusville Hwy Easley, SC 29640

New Patients (864) 855-0853 ext.5 Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9am-11:30am *This is so you can qualify to use their services. You do not need an

appointment.* Current Patients

(864) 855-0853 ext.5 Appointments only. Appointment Times

Monday: 8:30am-12pm or 2pm-5pm Wednesday/Thursday: 8:30am-2pm

Pharmacy Times Monday: 9am-12pm or 1pm-5pm Wednesday/Thursday: 9am-1pm

*For Pickens County Residents with low-income and no health insurance. (This includes Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance.) Dental referrals for one extraction, dental referrals for discounted oral surgery, diagnostic tests referrals to hospital, gynecology clinic, medical exams, prescription medications provided by on-site pharmacy and specialist referrals.*

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

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Anderson Oconee Pickens Mental Health Center 200 McGee Rd. Anderson, SC 29625 (864) 260-2220 Appointments only. www.state.sc.us/dmh/cmhc.htm Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm *Provides case management, child and adolescent services, family outreach, psychosocial rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment.* Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County 309 E Main St. Pickens, SC 29671 (864) 898-5800 http://bhspickens.com/ Call for an appt. or for the Walk-In hours of your desired program * Emphasis on alcohol and drug abuse services; however, with clinical preparation of staff, resources and accessibility will be expanded, providing quality, cost-effective services in other behavioral health care arenas. JC Cares 111 Hillcrest Drive, Easley, South Carolina 29640 (864)-901.1235 http://www.jccares.us/ Pastoral mental health counseling Marshall I. Pickens Hospital 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605 (864)-455-8988 http://ghspsych.org/ Psychiatric hospital. Pickens County Advocacy Center 5190 Calhoun Memorial Highway , Easley, SC 29640 Suite A&B www.pickenscountyadvocacycenter.com/ (864) 442-5500 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm ON CALL 24/7 *Referral for therapy/counseling and other services, sexual assault prevention programs, advocate support (during court, at hospital), clothing to wear home from the hospital, recreational camps for children removed by Social Services.*

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

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The Parenting Place 1899 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640 (864)-898-5583 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm http://www.theparentingplacepca.org/home.aspx SC Department of Mental Health-Pickens Mental Health Clinic 314 W. Main St. Pickens SC 29671 (864) 878-6830 Appointments only. Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm *Many different programs and areas at little or no cost.

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The Dream Center 111 Hillcrest Dr., Easley, SC 29640 (864) 644-8885 dreamcenterpc.org Empowering families in poverty. Free life skill classes, mentoring. Participating in classes

earns Dream Dollars for clothing & assistance. Family Promise 104 Stewart Drive, Easley, SC 29640 (864) 644-8828 familypromisepickens.org Assistance to families with children to maximize resources & improve skills. HeadStart Simpson Head Start Center-Easley, SC 304 West D Street Easley, SC 29640 (864) 855-0354 Clemson Head Start Center-Clemson, SC 644 Old Greenville Highway Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 654-0790 » Homeless » in Foster Care » Receiving TANF » Receiving SSI » Low-income (based on Federal poverty guidelines) » Children with special needs/disabilities To apply you must bring the following documents: Proof of 2013 Family* income (W-2/1040, Child Support, TANF/SSI payments, etc.)

Proof of current residency (state id/license, utility bill, lease, etc.)

Child's birth certificate (state issued or certified)

Child's S.C. Certificate of Immunization

Social security card (if available)

Documentation of applicant's disability (if applicable)

Hope Women’s Center 879 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29641 (864) 855-8500 yourservant.com/hope Expectant women or with child ages birth – 24 months. Counseling, baby needs: food,

formula, diapers, wipes maternity clothing.

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Nurse-Family Partnership ehuston@ghs.org www.nursefamilypartnership.org/locations/South-Carolina/Nurse-Family-Partnership-of-Greenville-County Provides in home nurse visits for first time mothers on Medicaid. Must apply before they are 29 weeks. Will come to families who see any ob-gyn. *potential wait-list Parenting & Family Literacy 161 School Road, Easley, SC 29640 (864) 397-1638 pickens.k12.sc.us/PLC GED & ESL classes, parent education, home visits, workshops, child care for parents with

children age birth – 5 years. The Parenting Place 1899 Gentry Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640 (864) 898-5583 www.tppupstate.org/home.aspx Free and Voluntary Home Visitation Services Home Visitation Services provide access to expert information to first time families. Healthy Families includes weekly home visitation using the research-based Healthy

Families Pickens County First Steps 581 Berkeley Dr., Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 654-3000 pickenscountyfirststeps.org Developmental and hearing screenings children ages birth to 5. Childcare providers training and assistance.

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South Carolina Department of Social Services Pickens County (DSS) 212 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671 864-898-5810 dss.sc.gov Assists families who cannot provide basic needs. Refugee Resettlement Program for new arrivals Adult protective service for elderly and disabled over 18 years old and child protective

service. Both services investigate reports of neglect/abuse of health and welfare. + more

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AID Upstate 811 Pendleton St #10 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 250-0607 www.aidupstate.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm *For people living with HIV/AIDS Clemson Community Care 105 Anderson Hwy. Clemson, SC 29631 (864) 653-4460 http://www.clemsoncommunitycare.org/ Monday—Thursday 9am-1pm *Clients must arrive by 10am to receive assistance. Services only available for Clemson, Central residents.* The Salvation Army of Pickens County 1000 South Pendleton Street Easley, SC 29642 864-855-7198 Appointments Preferred. Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm (closed for lunch 12pm-1pm) *Call, if no answer leave a detailed message.* United Christian Ministries 303 Dacusville Hwy. Easley, SC 29641 www.ucmpc.org (864) 671-1134 Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9am-12pm *Excludes Central and Clemson Residents.* Upstate Homeless Coalition of South Carolina 135 Edinburgh Court, Suite 100B, Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 241-0462 http://unitedhousingconnections.org/ Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6pm, Friday 8:30am-12:30pm *Includes intensive case management and support services.*

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Alston Wilkes Society 614 Pendleton St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 242-0808 www.alstonwilkessociety.org Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-4pm *can be offender or former offender Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network 606 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 232-6463 www.gaihn.org Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm Shelter operates daily 5:30pm-7am year-round *families Greenville Rescue Mission 575 W Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 242-6933 www.miraclehill.org Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *homeless men ** a few apartments for shelter families in emergencies MARYS House (Ministry Alliance for Regaining Your Safety)

Easley, SC 29640 (864) 855-1708 http://www.maryshouse.com/ Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm Shelter operates 24/7 *families of domestic violence

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Miracle Hill Children’s Home 117 Drummond Lane Pickens, SC 29671-8674 (864) 878-9987 www.miraclehill.org Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *children who are troubled, neglected, and/or abused Miracle Hill Boys Shelter 2709 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 292-0552 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Shelter operates 24/7 *Boys ages 11-18 who are at-risk, abused, and/or neglected Our Daily Rest 525 E Main St, Seneca, SC 29678 (864) 482-2040 www.ourdailyrest.org Monday-Friday 3pm-5pm Safe Harbor 429 N Main St Greenville, SC 29601-2076 1(800) 291-2139 www.safeharborsc.org 24/7 *domestic violence survivors Shepard’s Gate 11 Regency Hill Dr. Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 268-5589 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *62 beds for women or women with children ** boys must be 10 years old or under

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Upstate Homeless Coalition of South Carolina 135 Edinburgh Court, Suite 100B, Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 241-0462 http://unitedhousingconnections.org/ Monday-Thursday 8:30am-6pm Friday 8:30am-12:30pm *includes intensive case management and supportive services

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Above and Beyond Care Services 1 Chick Springs Rd #214, Greenville, SC 29609 (864)-271-7840 http://aboveandbeyondcs.com/ General care, includes transportation for errands and appointments. AID Upstate 811 Pendleton St #10 Greenville, SC 29602 (864) 250-0607 www.aidupstate.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm *For people living with HIV/AIDS ACT Medical Transport Services 4 Custom Mill Ct., Greenville, SC 29609 (864)-373-9751 http://www.actmedicaltransport.com/home.html Emergency and non-emergency transportation. Can include transportation for dialysis, chemotherapy, medical appointments, and long distance medical transportation. Medicaid 1-866-910-7688 https://www.scdhhs.gov/site-page/transportation-beneficiary-information Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Transportation is available for doctor appointments, dialysis, x-rays, lab work, drug store or oth-er medical appointments. Call 3 days in advance before your appointment and give a minimum of 24 hours notice if you need to cancel. Pickens County Seniors Unlimited Liberty Senior Center 105 S Norman St, Liberty, SC 29657 (864)-843-6035 https://scaccess.communityos.org/zf/profile/agency/id/58479

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Upstate Warrior Solution 518 College Ave., Clemson, SC, 29631 (864)-722-9039 http://upstatewarriorsolution.org/ Assists veterans through a network of providers to improve the quality of life for them and their families.

VETERAN ASSISTANCE