# Senior Helpline Help - South Carolina
## National Senior Helpline Resources
- **Eldercare Locator**
- **Website:** [https://eldercare.acl.gov](https://eldercare.acl.gov/)
- **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116
- **Description:** A nationwide service connecting older adults and caregivers to local resources such as transportation, housing, and health services.
- **AARP Foundation**
- **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/](https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/)
- **Phone:** 1-888-687-2277
- **Description:** Provides assistance with senior issues including social services, benefits, and advocacy.
- **National Council on Aging (NCOA)**
- **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/)
- **Description:** Offers resources for financial security, health, and social connection for older adults.
## Statewide Senior Support
- **South Carolina Department on Aging**
- **Phone:** 1-803-734-9900
- **Website:** [https://aging.sc.gov](https://aging.sc.gov/)
- **Description:** Oversees programs and services for older residents, including Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver support.
- **South Carolina Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)**
- **Website:** [https://aging.sc.gov/area-agencies-aging](https://aging.sc.gov/area-agencies-aging)
- **Phone:** 1-803-734-9900
- **Description:** Provides local access to programs for seniors, such as home care and legal services.
## Local Senior Resources by Region/City
### Charleston
- **Charleston Senior Center**
- **Phone:** (843) 722-4125
- **Website:** [https://www.charleston-sc.gov/senior-services](https://www.charleston-sc.gov/senior-services)
- **Address:** 1505 King Street Extension, Charleston, SC
- **Specialized Services:** Senior transportation, social activities, and health screenings.
### Columbia
- **Columbia Senior Resources**
- **Phone:** (803) 252-7734
- **Website:** [https://www.seniorresourcesinc.org](https://www.seniorresourcesinc.org/)
- **Address:** 1650 Park Circle, Columbia, SC
- **Specialized Services:** Meals on Wheels, caregiver support, and wellness programs.
### Greenville
- **Greenville County Senior Action**
- **Phone:** (864) 467-3660
- **Website:** [https://www.senioraction.org](https://www.senioraction.org/)
- **Address:** 50 Directors Drive, Greenville, SC
- **Specialized Services:** Fitness programs, legal assistance, and transportation services.
## Online and Remote Support Options
- **Online Tools for Seniors:**
- **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/)
- **Description:** Provides technology training and online engagement for older adults.
- **Senior Support Hotlines:**
- **Phone:** 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
- **Description:** Immediate assistance with issues such as caregiving, housing, and transportation.
## Educational and Advocacy Resources
- **Senior Rights and Protections:**
- **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org](https://www.aarp.org/)
- **Description:** Information on elder rights, financial fraud prevention, and legal protections.
- **Health and Wellness Programs:**
- **Website:** [https://www.ncoa.org](https://www.ncoa.org/)
- **Description:** Resources for fitness, mental health, and chronic disease management for seniors.
## Support Groups and Networks
- **Local Senior Support Groups:**
- **Website:** [https://www.seniorplanet.org](https://www.seniorplanet.org/)
- **Description:** Peer groups for addressing common challenges like grief, caregiving, and aging.
- **Virtual Communities:**
- **Website:** [https://www.seniorliving.org](https://www.seniorliving.org/)
- **Description:** Online spaces for socializing, learning, and sharing experiences among older adults.
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_Updated as of January 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._