Indicators related to domestic instability, family conflict, youth at risk, and elder vulnerability.
With roots stretching back to 1919, Compass of Carolina has long served the Upstate community and beyond. They have continued to serve the Upstate community in the areas of adult, child and family counseling; Domestic Violence Intervention; and fiduciary management through the Representative Payee program.
South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice strives to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.
Just Say Something was established to provide programs and services to parents and youth throughout the Upstate in order to help fulfill their vision of creating a healthy community where all are enlightened and empowered to reach their full potential.
MWYC is a week long camp hosted every summer by GCSO for middle school age kids (rising 6th graders to rising 9th graders). It's free to the public and transportation is available.
Pendleton Place emergency homeless shelter helps meet the safety and security needs of youth aged 12-24. Youth in this age range needing shelter may contact the shelter 24/7 for assistance and possible intake.
Safe Harbor provides pathways for people impacted by domestic abuse to survive and thrive and raises awareness of domestic abuse through community engagement and education.
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) provides free civil legal assistance to eligible South Carolinians.
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, child welfare, foster care, and abuse reporting.
Child custody, DSS matters, protective orders, and juvenile cases.