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Help for Victims

Protection. 

Respect. 

Independence. 


Who can I call for Help?

If you or someone you know needs help with domestic violence there is a free and confidential hotline that is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

The South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) also has information for victims and their friends or family.   

Local Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters

CASA/Family Systems
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services -Orangeburg, Calhoun, and Bamberg
Phone: 803-534-2448 Hotline: 1-800-298-7228

Hopeful Horizons
Domestic Violence Services – Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper
Phone: 843-770-1074 Hotline: 843-770-1070

Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
Domestic Violence Services – Aiken, Barnwell and Allendale
Sexual Assault Services -Aiken, Barnwell, Allendale, Edgefield, Saluda, and McCormick
Phone: 803-649-0480 Hotline: 803-641-4162

Family Justice Center
Domestic Violence Services – Horry and Georgetown
Phone: 843-546-3926 Hotline: 843-546-3926

Laurens County Safe Home
Domestic Violence Services – Saluda, Abbeville, and Laurens
Phone: 864-682-7270 Hotline: 866-598-5932

Meg’s House
Domestic Violence Services – McCormick, Edgefield, and Greenwood
Phone: 864-227-1421 Hotline: 1-800-447-7992

My Sister’s House
Domestic Violence Services – Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester
Phone: 843-747-4069 Hotline: 1-800-273-4673

Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault
Domestic Violence Services – Florence, Darlington, Marion, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, and Williamsburg
Sexual Assault Services – Florence, Darlington, Marion, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Williamsburg, and Clarendon
Phone: 843-669-4694 Hotline: 1-800-273-1820

Safe Harbor
Domestic Violence Services – Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Anderson
Phone: 864-467-1177 Hotline: 1-800-291-2139

SAFE Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition
Domestic Violence Services – Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union
Sexual Assault Services – Spartanburg and Cherokee
Phone: 864-583-9803 Hotline: 1-800-273-5066

Safe Passage Inc.
Domestic Violence Services – York, Chester, and Lancaster
Sexual Assault Services – York and Union
Phone: 803-329-3336 Hotline: 1-800-659-0977

Sistercare
Domestic Violence Services – Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield, and Kershaw
Phone: 803-926-0505 Hotline: 1-800-637-7606

YWCA of the Upper Lowlands
Domestic Violence Services – Sumter, Lee, and Clarendon
Phone: 803-773-7158 Hotline: 803-775-2763

 

To report suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, call 1-888-CARE4US (1-888-227-3487) or click here to make a report online.


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Best Outcomes for Children and Families

Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency? Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form here with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.