Local Support & Services

Whether you’re a new student or continuing your journey at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, knowing who to contact when adversity happens can make solving problems and getting help smoother and less stressful. Below is a guide to help you connect with the right resources quickly based on your needs.

Crisis/911

If you or someone you know is considering harm to themselves or someone else, please dial 911 immediately.

Mental Health & Self-Care

  • Circle Park Behavioral Health Services – offers outpatient mental health, family counseling, addiction prevention, and crisis intervention.
    Phone: 843‑665‑9349 (after hours: 843‑687‑6738)
    Email: help@circlepark.com
    Website:
  • Chrysalis Center for Women – a residential treatment facility
    Phone: 843‑673‑0660
    Website:
    Email: help@circlepark.com
  • WellSpring Psychology & Counseling Services – Florence, SC
    Phone: 843-407-4944
    Email: info@wellspringflorence.com
    Website:
  • Pee Dee Mental Health Center
    Phone: 843-407-4448 or 843-317-4073
    Website:

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
    Text or Call: 988 24/7
    Website:

Food Insecurity / Basic Needs

  • Harvest Hope Food Bank
    Phone: 803‑543‑8477
    Website:
  • Lydia’s Nest
    Phone: 843‑483‑4060
    Website:

Family Support & Community Services

  • Care Innovations / Care South Carolina – general health care and community services including dental, medical, and elderly care initiatives.
    Phone: 843‑339‑5527
    Website:
  • Darlington County Community Action Agency
    Phone: 843‑639‑3090
    Email: info@darlingtoncountycaa.com)
  • Darlington County First Steps
    Phone: 843‑639‑3090
    Website:
  • Greater Lake City Community Resource Center
    Phone: 843‑374‑0400
  • Lighthouse Ministries (Florence)
    Phone: 843‑629‑0830
    Website:
  • United Way of Florence
    Phone: 843‑662‑2407
    Website:
  • SC Thrive
    Phone: 843‑517‑9407
    Website:
  • Pee Dee Coalition (Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault)
    Phone: 843‑383‑5534 (same as PDRTA?)
    Website:
  • Naomi Project
    Phone: 843‑615‑1548
    Website:
  • 3 P’s Connect – mobile diapers support, basic assistance
    Phone: 843‑797‑7667
    Email: 3psconnect@gmail.com

Medical Care Services

  • Gold Star Urgent Care
    Phone: 843‑407‑4451
    Website:
  • HopeHealth
    Phone: 843‑669‑1001
    Website:
  • Mercy Medicine
    Phone: 843‑667‑9947
    Website:

Employment, Transportation & Vocational Rehab

  • PDRTA Regional (bus/transit support)
    Phone: 843‑383‑5534
    Website:
  • SC Vocational Rehabilitation (SC VRD)
    Phone: 843‑332‑2262
    Website:

Housing & In-Kind Support

  • Florence Housing Authority
    Phone: 843‑669‑4163
    Website:
  • Syntrell C. Thompson / Mobile Diapers
    Phone: 803‑983‑8031
    Email: syntrelit@gmail.com
  • Thompson’s Barber & College (community job training)
    Phone: 843‑615‑4376
  • Welvista – assistance in health coverage, benefits, prescription access
    Phone: 803‑779‑7667
    Website: