# Domestic Violence (Women) Help Resources - South Carolina ## National Resources - **National Domestic Violence Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | TTY: 1-800-787-3224 - **Text:** Text START to 88788 - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 support, safety planning, referrals, and resources for survivors of domestic violence. - **RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network):** - **Phone:** 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) - **Website:** [https://www.rainn.org](https://www.rainn.org/) - **Description:** Support for survivors of sexual violence, including those experiencing domestic abuse. ## Statewide Domestic Violence Services for Women - **South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-260-9293 - **Website:** [https://www.sccadvsa.org](https://www.sccadvsa.org/) - **Services Provided:** Resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including a 24-hour hotline, shelter, and support services. ## Regional Domestic Violence Services for Women ### Columbia - **S.C. Department of Social Services Domestic Violence Services:** - **Phone:** 803-898-7318 - **Website:** [https://www.dss.sc.gov](https://www.dss.sc.gov/) - **Office Location:** 1535 Confederate Ave, Columbia, SC - **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, legal services, and child welfare assistance. ### Charleston - **My Sister’s House:** - **Phone:** 843-744-3242 - **Website:** [https://www.mysistershouse.org](https://www.mysistershouse.org/) - **Office Location:** 2150 Heriot St, Charleston, SC - **Specialized Services:** Shelter, legal assistance, support groups, and case management for women and children. ## Reporting Domestic Violence - **South Carolina Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-922-CARE (2273) - **Website:** [https://www.sc.gov](https://www.sc.gov/) - **How to Report:** Contact the hotline or local authorities to report abuse. Reports can also be made online through the state website. ## Online Support Services - **The National Domestic Violence Hotline – Online Chat:** - **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) - **Features:** Confidential online chat with trained advocates available 24/7, safety planning, and resources. ## Educational Resources - **National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV):** - **Website:** [https://www.ncadv.org](https://www.ncadv.org/) - **Description:** National and local resources for identifying, understanding, and recovering from domestic violence. ## Additional Support - **South Carolina Legal Services:** - **Phone:** 1-888-346-5592 - **Website:** [https://www.sclegal.org](https://www.sclegal.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence, including help with family law, orders of protection, and housing. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact SCCADVSA at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._