# Freedom From Religion Help Resources - South Carolina ## National Resources - **Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF):** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for separation of church and state, educational resources on freedom from religion, and support for individuals experiencing religious coercion. - **Secular Coalition for America:** - **Phone:** 1-202-299-1091 - **Website:** [https://www.secular.org](https://www.secular.org/) - **Description:** Advocacy for secular policies and the protection of non-religious rights. - **Recovering From Religion:** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Emotional support and resources for individuals questioning their faith or transitioning out of religion. ## Statewide Freedom From Religion Resources - **South Carolina Secular Humanists (SCSH):** - **Phone:** 1-864-679-0014 - **Website:** [https://scsecularhumanists.org](https://scsecularhumanists.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy for secularism, educational events, and a community for non-religious individuals. - **South Carolina Chapter of FFRF:** - **Phone:** 1-800-335-4021 (FFRF) - **Website:** [https://ffrf.org](https://ffrf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal support for separation of church and state, resources, and educational outreach in South Carolina. ## Regional Freedom From Religion Groups ### Charleston Area - **Lowcountry Humanists:** - **Phone:** 1-843-830-5470 - **Website:** [https://lowcountryhumanists.org](https://lowcountryhumanists.org/) - **Office Location:** 2001 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407 - **Specialized Services:** Local community support for secular individuals, regular meetups, and educational programs on secularism. ### Greenville Area - **Upstate South Carolina Freethought Society:** - **Phone:** 1-864-400-9009 - **Website:** [https://www.upstatescfreethought.org](https://www.upstatescfreethought.org/) - **Office Location:** 1234 Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 - **Specialized Services:** Advocacy campaigns for secularism, secular support groups, and community outreach. ## Reporting and Legal Support - **American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of South Carolina:** - **Phone:** 1-843-720-1423 - **Website:** [https://www.aclusc.org](https://www.aclusc.org/) - **When to Call:** For legal advice or to report violations of religious freedom or separation of church and state. ## Online Resources - **Secular Student Alliance (SSA):** - **Website:** [https://secularstudents.org](https://secularstudents.org/) - **Features:** Virtual community, resources for secular students, and support for individuals transitioning out of religious communities. ## Educational Resources - **Center for Inquiry (CFI):** - **Website:** [https://www.centerforinquiry.org](https://www.centerforinquiry.org/) - **Description:** Educational materials on secularism, skepticism, and religious freedom, along with support for individuals questioning their faith. ## Additional Support - **Secular Recovery:** - **Phone:** 1-844-368-2848 - **Website:** [https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org](https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups and counseling for individuals recovering from religious trauma and transitioning out of religion. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations._