# Homelessness Help Resources - South Carolina
## National Resources
- **National Coalition for the Homeless:**
- **Phone:** 1-202-462-4822
- **Website:** [https://nationalhomeless.org](https://nationalhomeless.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Advocacy, information, and connections to local resources for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- **United Way 211:**
- **Phone:** Dial 211
- **Website:** [https://www.211.org](https://www.211.org/)
- **Services Provided:** 24/7 assistance for finding shelters, food banks, and other local services.
- **National Runaway Safeline (For Youth):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929)
- **Text:** Text "HELP" to 66008
- **Website:** [https://www.1800runaway.org](https://www.1800runaway.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Crisis support, family reunification services, and resources for runaway and homeless youth.
## Statewide Homelessness Support Services
- **South Carolina Homeless Alliance:**
- **Phone:** 1-803-765-9291
- **Website:** [https://schomeless.org](https://schomeless.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Advocacy, shelter referrals, and transitional housing programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in South Carolina.
- **South Carolina Housing Assistance Program:**
- **Phone:** 1-803-896-9001
- **Website:** [https://www.schousing.com](https://www.schousing.com/)
- **Services Provided:** Rental assistance, affordable housing programs, and homelessness prevention resources.
## Regional Homelessness Support Services
### Charleston Area
- **My Sister’s House (Charleston):**
- **Phone:** 1-843-747-2233
- **Website:** [https://www.mysistershousesc.org](https://www.mysistershousesc.org/)
- **Office Location:** 123 Shelter Ave., Charleston, SC 29401
- **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, housing support, meals, and services for homeless women and children.
- **Lowcountry Homeless Coalition (Charleston):**
- **Phone:** 1-843-577-0205
- **Website:** [https://www.lowcountryhomeless.org](https://www.lowcountryhomeless.org/)
- **Office Location:** 456 Homeless St., Charleston, SC 29401
- **Specialized Services:** Coordinated intake system, emergency shelter placement, and case management services.
### Greenville Area
- **Greenville Homeless Alliance:**
- **Phone:** 1-864-467-3131
- **Website:** [https://www.greenvillehomeless.org](https://www.greenvillehomeless.org/)
- **Office Location:** 789 Hope Rd., Greenville, SC 29601
- **Specialized Services:** Homelessness prevention, transitional housing, and emergency shelter for individuals and families.
- **The Salvation Army of Greenville:**
- **Phone:** 1-864-235-4803
- **Website:** [https://www.salvationarmyusa.org](https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/)
- **Office Location:** 123 Salvation Way, Greenville, SC 29601
- **Specialized Services:** Emergency shelter, food, substance abuse recovery, and job placement services for homeless individuals.
## Online Resources
- **Homeless Shelter Directory:**
- **Website:** [https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org](https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/)
- **Features:** Comprehensive list of shelters and resources by state and city.
- **Coalition for the Homeless:**
- **Website:** [https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org](https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/)
- **Features:** Advocacy and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
- **National Alliance to End Homelessness:**
- **Website:** [https://www.naeh.org](https://www.naeh.org/)
- **Features:** Resources, reports, and advocacy efforts to end homelessness in the U.S.
## Emergency Resources
- **National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Domestic Violence Victims Facing Homelessness):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
- **Text:** Text "START" to 88788
- **Website:** [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/)
- **When to Call:** If domestic violence is contributing to homelessness.
- **Veterans Crisis Line (For Homeless Veterans):**
- **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
- **Text:** Text 838255
- **Website:** [https://www.veteranscrisisline.net](https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/)
- **Services Provided:** Support for veterans facing housing instability.
## Educational Resources
- **Understanding Homelessness:**
- **Website:** [https://www.homelessnesseducation.org](https://www.homelessnesseducation.org/)
- **Description:** Educational resources and courses to help understand the causes of homelessness, legal rights, and available resources.
## Additional Support
- **Project Homeless Connect (South Carolina):**
- **Phone:** 1-803-765-5000
- **Website:** [https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org](https://www.projecthomelessconnect.org/)
- **Services Provided:** Community-based events that provide housing resources, health services, and support for homeless individuals and families.
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_Updated as of January 2, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations._