ALS / Lou Gehrig's Disease

Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Lou Gehrig's Disease
(803) 739-0514

Meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Richland Memorial Hospital (Dot Gaskins).

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ALZHEIMER'S

Alzheimer's Association
Mid-State AA
P.O. Box 7044
Columbia, SC 29202
(800) 636-3346  

Alzheimer's Disease Education And Referral Center
ADEAR
P O Box 8250
Silver Springs, MD 20907
(800) 438-4380

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CANCER

American Cancer Society - National Office
128 Stonemark Lane
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 750-1790
Toll Free# (800) 272-2345

Cancer Information Service
(800) 422-6237

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CONSUMER

Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC
(800) 638-2772
TTY National:  (800) 638-8270  

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COUNSELING

Division Of Victim Assistance
1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(800) 220-5370
Local:  (803) 734-1900

Family Service Center
1800 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 733-5450

Provides individual, family, marital, and financial counseling

PALSS
PO Box 11705
1924 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 779-7257

Assistance to those living HIV and AIDS and their families and loved ones. Toll free:  800-922-7319

VA Outreach
1801 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 255-4209

A continuum of resources and activities to help homeless veteran's and their families to find themselves  (John Bradley)

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DISEASES &CONDITIONS

American Parkinson's Disease Association
(800) 223-2732  

Arthritis Foundation
Charlotte, NC 0
(704) 539-5166
Toll Free (800) 883-8806  

Epilepsy Foundation of America
(800) 332-1000

Head Injury Support Group
(803) 254-7777

Meets the first Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. at Health South  (Angie Anderson)

Medic Alert Foundation International
(800) 344-3226

National Association For Sickle Cell Disease
(800) 421-8453

National Headache Foundation
(800) 843-2256

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(800) 532-7667
(800-344-4867)

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DEATH AND DYING

National Hospice Organization
1901 North Moore Street Suite 901
Arlington, VA 22209
(800) 338-8619

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DIABETES

American Diabetes Association
Kitrell Center
2711 Middleberg Dr Suite 205
Columbia, SC 292054
(803) 799-4246
Toll Free# (800) 232-3472

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DISABILITY

National Organization On Disability
(NOD)
(202) 293-5960

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EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

Greater Columbia Literacy Council, Inc.
921 woodrow Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 765-2555

Provides one on one tutoring to adults who requires it  (Debbie Yoho- Director)

SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
1330 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 896-6342

Designed to assist persons with disabilities with any and all vocational issues  (Betsy Liment)

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ELDERLY

Children of Aging Parents
1609 Woodbourne Road  Suite 302-A
Levittown, PA 19057
(215) 945-6900  

Eldercare Locator Service
1112 16th Street NW  Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 677-1116  

National Center on Elder Abuse
810 First Street NE   Suite 500
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 682-2470

Senior Resources
Council On Aging of the Midlands
2700 Middleburg Dr.  Suite 255
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 252-7734

Provides a variety of coordinated services and resources to Columbia area senior citizens and their families

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ENT

South Carolina Association for the Deaf
1735 Augusta Road
W. Columbia, SC 
(803) 794-3175  

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EPILEPSY

Epilepsy Association of the Midlands
815 Elmwood
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 733-6210

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FAMILIES, WOMEN & CHILDREN

Children's Garden
PO Box 1447
4801 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 333-0608

A day care shelter for the children (0-5 years) of homeless and needy families (Harriet M. Atkinson- Program Director)

Prevent Child Abuse South Carolina
1800 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 733-5430
(Birley Wright M. Ed- Parent Education Coordinator)

Agency incorporated to prevent the abuse and neglect of children through education, intervention and treatment

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
2001-D Greene Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 771-7273
(Mosi Bayo- Coordinator)

 Administrative Line: 803-252-8394

SC Coalition Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
1900 Broad River Drive
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 750-1222

Sistercare, Inc.
PO Box 1029
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 765-9428

Program of services for battered women and their children residing in Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, Newberry and Kershaw Counties

The Nurturing Center
1332 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 771-4160
Fax: 803-771-4367

Provides therapeutic services to families with children from birth to 5 years who are indicated and or at risk for child abuse and neglect  (Colleen Campbell Bozard- Executive Director)

Wateree Community Action
3220 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 0

Services include limited assistance with emergency utility fund, rent evictions, funds for "homeless" emergency medical and employment training programs.

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FOOD

Columbia Metro Baptist Food Pantry
2659 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 0

Emergency food assistance program
Dottie Bouknight- Food Pantry Coordinator

Food Safety And Inspection Service
(800) 535-4555
    * Meat and Poultry #

Harvest Hope Food Bank
PO Box 451
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 765-9181

Provides bulk quantities of food to soup kitchens, shelters and food pantries (Elaine Frick- Coordinator)

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FOOD AND CLOTHING

God's Helping Hands
919 Holland Avenue
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 791-4167

Needy person in the West Columbia or Cayce area may obtain food, clothing, household items, except furniture, financial assistance with rent, utilities and transportation.

Oliver Gospel Ministries
1100 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 254-6470

Provides food, shelter, and clothes to men and women needing help (Gloria Cook- Director)

The Cooperative Ministry
PO Box 1705
1928 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 799-3853
Clothing & Furniture (803) 256-6306

Provides aid to individuals and families in need of clothing, job counseling and other supportive services (Rev. Joe Alley- Director)

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HOUSING

Family Shelter
PO Box 7781
2411 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 771-7040

Provides emergency shelter with the highest level of transitional services to homeless families with children. (Ed Ninestien- Director)

His House
764 Meeting Street
Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 791-0557

Provides Christian Humane serves to alcoholic and homeless men and needy persons  (Rev. Garland Ramsey- President).

Killingsworth
1813 Pendelton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 771-6359

Care-giving community residence for women in crisis.  (Rev. Diane Moseley- Director)

St. Lawrence Place
2400 West Road
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 256-3999

Provides transitional housing to homeless women with children. (Margaret Mcfadden- Director)

The Housing Authority of the City of Columbia
1917 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 254-3886

Provides quality housing for low and moderate income families in the Columbia Metropolitan area.

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INCONTINENCE

Help for Incontinent People (HIP)  
P O Box 544
Union, SC 29379
(800) 252-3337

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LEGAL

Palmetto Legal Services
Richland County
2109 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 799-7668

Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Suite 208
3710 Landmark Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 782-0639

Can assist anyone with a significant disability either physical or Mental Health who is being discriminate diagnose or is legally denied services

SC Dept. of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services
Richland County Office
1221 Gregg Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8379
(Jennifer Hicks)

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MEN’S HEALTH

Recovery For Male Potency
(800) 835-7667

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MENTAL HEALTH

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters
(800) 344-2666

Alcohol Rehab for the Elderly
(800) 345-7089

Alcoholics Anonymous
3014 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 254-5301

American Schizophrenia Association
(800) 783-3801

Cocaine Abuse Helpline
(800) 207-9998   24 hours

Columbia Area for Mental Health
1618 Sunset Drive
Columbia, SC 29903
(803) 737-5550
Adults   (803) 737-5550
Children  (803) 737-7399

Focus Support Group
(803) 733-5425

Meets every third Thursday at Lexington County Mental Health Center Administration Building from 11:30-12:30  (Ron Ralph)

Friendship Center East Rehabilitation Center
1135 Carter Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 786-1844

Social Rehabilitation center for those recovering from  Mental Health or emotional problem  (Jan Talkish- Program Director)

Gamblers Anonymous
Hotline:  (800) 313-0170

Lexington County Community Mental Health Center
130 N. Hospital Drive
West Columbia, SC
(803) 739-8600

Narcotics Anonymous
(803) 254-6262
(800) 922-6587

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(800) 950-6264

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of SC
PO Box 21586
1415 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC 29221
(803) 561-0000

Grassroots organization for support of those suffering from Mental Health illness and their friends and families  (Frances Simms- Executive Director)

National Mental Health Association
(800) 969-6642

NIMH Depression Awareness, Recognition and Treatment Program
5600 Fishers Lane   Room 10-85
Rockville, MD 20857
(800) 421-4211

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group
Family Connection
2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 103-B
Columbia, SC 0
(803) 772-6191
(Kay York)

SC Department of Mental Health
PO Box 485
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 898-8581

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PARKINSON'S

Parkinson's Support Group
(803) 798-2323

Richland Memorial Hospital  (Harold Reid)

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REHAB

National Rehabilitation Information Center
(800) 346-2742

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STROKE

Stroke Support Group
(803) 533-2777

Group meets the second Thursday of every month at 2:00  p.m. at Orangeburg Regional Medical Center

American Heart Association Stroke Connection
400 Percival Road
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 738-9540
Toll Free# (800) 242-8721  (Suzanne)

Columbia Area Stroke Recovery Group
(803) 794-5106

Support Group for those who have experienced a stroke.  Group meets the second Tuesday of each month.  Can call Lexington Medical Center at
(803) 791-2800  (Wallace McManus)

National Stroke Association
8480 East Orchard Road Suite 1000
Englewood, CO 80111
(800) 367-1990

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE

National Cocaine Hotline
(800) 262-2463 \

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SUPPORT

Bereavement Support Group
(803) 791-2901
(Bill Price)

1st Thursday of each month / 7:00 p.m.
Lexington Medical center \

Dorn VA Hosp. Bereavement Support Groups
(803) 695-7991

1st Thursday of each month / 3:00 p.m.
Dorn VA Medical center  (William Austin)

Lexington Widowed Services
(803) 358-2273

Weekly sessions for 16 weeks
Lexington Community Church  (James Gould)

Lutheran Hospice
Men's Support Group
(803) 732-8726

1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of each month
7:30-8:30 am
Irmo Lizard Thicket Rest.  (Catherine Jeter)

Pathfinders
Columbia
(800) 238-1884
(Wayne Phillips)

1st Tuesday of each month
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Palmetto Baptist Medical Center

The Compassionate Friend Support Group
(800) 238-1884

Parents who are grieving the death of a child of any age from any cause.  (Wayne Phillips)

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