Queer Net

Website: http://www.queercafe.net
Phone: (205) 602-4518
Email: queernet17@gmail.com
Description: The Queer Cafe website is a comprehensive educational and informational resource for LGBTQ issues and concerns. It provides news, commentary, articles, and stories about the LGBTQ community. It offers an LGBTQ perspective on current events, politics, arts, entertainment, media, literature, science, history, leisure, recreation, sports, business, career, education, family, relationships, health, and wellness.

Journey to Josiah, Inc.

Website: https://journeytojosiah.org/
Contact Name: David Marshall
Address: 100 Light Street Suite 2330 Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 972-6446
Email: davidmarshall@journeytojosiah.org
Notable: Journey to Josiah builds loving families by increasing adoption and foster rates for 2SLGBTQIA+ families through education, advocacy, and outreach in partnership with adoption agencies, both public and private.​
Message from David: "My name is David Marshall, a single gay adoptive father. Journey to Josiah, Inc. was founded to help families avoid the pitfalls and problems associated with the adoption process. I offer training in how to identify the right adoption agency, how to prepare for the home study, how to navigate the wait, how to finance your adoption, the difference between open and closed adoption just to name a few. Additionally, I serve as a voice for our community as it pertains to tearing down the walls of discrimination for those in our community looking to adopt or foster children. Finally, I sit on the Citizens Review Board for Children. We help to determine permanency for the children in the foster care system."

Kyra Morris

Website: http://MFCPlanners.com
Practice: Morris Financial Concepts, Inc.
Address: 409 Coleman Blvd. STE 100 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 884-6192
Email: Kyra.Morris@MFCPlanners.com
Notable: Comprehensive objective financial planning - no commissions, no hidden agendas. They help with setting the plan to meet with your goals - cash flow, investments, taxes, insurance analysis, real estate development, and estate planning. They have worked with the LGBTQ community for a long time. A lot of this has become easier with recent changes in the laws, yet the threat is not over. They keep current and updated, then they can help with the planning through all the what-ifs!

Pee Dee Equality

Website: https://www.peedeeequality.org/
Address: Florence, South Carolina
Email: peedeeequality@gmail.com
Description: Established in 2022, they support programs that demonstrate collaboration among multiple organizations in support of LGBTQIA+ initiatives. Pee Dee Equality is the organizer of the Pride in the Pee Dee festival.

That Lez Money Coach

Website: https://www.thatlezmoneycoach.com/
Email: Allie@thatlezmoneycoach.com
Description: Financial Coaching for the LGBTQ+ Community. Allie Johns (she/her) offers 1-on-1 financial coaching to clients seeking clarity, confidence and control of their financial futures.

Weddings with TMS

Website: https://weddingswithtms.wixsite.com/officiant
Address: 165 Timber Chase Lane, Lexington, SC 29073
Phone: (803) 840-5331
Email: bookreverendt@gmail.com
Description: Providing officiant services to all couples (documented on Facebook page). TMS is a licensed and ordained Minister (AMM & Baptist) with over 20 years' experience officiating. There is a private wedding room for 4-6 guests available for use with her or for rent with another officiant.

Gay Real Estate

Website: https://www.gayrealestate.com/
Phone: 1 (888) 420-MOVE (6683)
Description: An online tool to locate LGBTQ+ and allied realtors. Provides Relocation Kits which include: local LGBT resources, access to multi-list/homes for sale, community & neighborhood information, employment & education opportunities, childcare/youth opportunities, shopping and entertainment.

The Supine Studio

Website: https://www.thesupinestudio.com/
Address: 1898 Calhoun St, Suite 8, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 200-1916
Email: Results@TheSupineStudio.com
Description: Offering LGBTQ+ affirming massage and lymphatic therapy services from multiple licensed providers. Experienced in treating clients after Gender Affirmation Surgery. Specializing in swelling (including post-op), Lipedema, Lymphedema, pain, tension, and stress. They aim to be a safe place for SA survivors, folks with PTSD, and LGBTQ+ folks.

Frond Salon

Website: https://www.frondsalon.com/
Address: 1400 Laurel Street, Suite 4A, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 231-9287
Email: frondsalon@gmail.com
Description: Shannon is a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Offers quiet and gender affirming sessions as free add-ons to your appointment. In addition to hair services, Shannon offers a range of energy healing services.

United Ministries

Website: https://united-ministries.org/
Address: 606 Pendleton St Greenville, SC 29601
Email: info@united-ministries.org
Description: Serves Greenville community members experiencing scarcity of resources. They have several programs, including Place of Hope which provides basic services to the unhoused and case management, emergency financial assistance, adult education, emergency shelter housing, and an economic mobility program. They also offer computer tutoring, computer lab access, mental health counseling, a matched savings program, and incentives for completing goals.

Place of Hope: (864) 232-6463

Emergency Assistance: (864) 336-2661

Adult Education: (864) 335-2604

Emergency Shelter Housing: (864) 271-3424

Striving to Thrive: (864) 605-7696

Safe Harbor

Website: https://www.safeharborsc.org/
Address: 2830 Wade Hampton Blvd. Unit 27 Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (800) 291-2139
Email: info@safeharborsc.org
Description: Provides services for survivors of domestic violence and their children in Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee Counties. Our services include a 24/7 help line [(800) 291-2139], safe emergency shelters, counseling for survivors and their children, case management, assistance with Order of Protections, transitional housing, domestic violence education and parenting classes, and group support.

Emerge Voice & Movement

Website: https://linktr.ee/mirandabarnett
Address: Greenville, SC
Phone: (864) 501-6336
Email: mirandabarnett@emergevox.com
Description: Miranda Barnett is a nonbinary voice, speech, and dialect specialist that provides Identity Affirming Voice Training for all members of the queer community.

AID Upstate

Website: https://www.aidupstate.org/
Address: Upstate, SC
Phone: (864) 250-0607
Description: AID Upstate is the only provider of comprehensive HIV care, prevention, and supportive services in the service area. Care services include HIV specialty and primary care, medical case management, referrals/payment for medical care, health insurance premiums and copayment costs, food pantry, transportation, pharmaceutical assistance, mental health, addictions counseling, short-term rent, mortgage, utilities, long-term group housing, adherence and treatment education, and risk reduction counseling.

Youth OUTLOUD

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/youthoutloud
Address: 1108 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC, 29205
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: A group for LGBTQ+ youth in grades 6-12. They aim to promote open discussion and dialogue in a space where experiences can be shared and meaningful connections can be developed. Their vision is to transform safe spaces of support into brave spaces for action. By developing youth leadership and creating opportunities for youth-led initiatives, they aim to empower young leaders to build a strong community for themselves and for others in the Midlands and beyond. Middle school meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 5-7pm. High school meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 6-8pm. Dinner is always provided.

Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Address: 1332 Main Street, Unit #120, Columbia, SC, 29201
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: This group is a peer-support group for all caregivers/parents of LGBTQ+ youth. The group aims to provide an environment to learn about the unique experience of caring for someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and how to better support/affirm them. This group meets during the first Youth OUTLOUD meeting (the 2nd Sunday of the month) at Queer Haven Books from 5-7 PM. No registration required.

Queer x Disabled

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Address: 1108 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC, 29205
Phone: (803) 771-7713
Description: The group aims to provide information, opportunities, and support for queer disabled folx by giving everyone the chance to make social connections and discuss experiences being both LGBTQIA+ and disabled in the area. We welcome everyone no matter the disability. Open to anyone with visible and non-visible disabilities, mental health and neurodivergent needs, and friends/family of those who may need assistance. This group is held every first Wednesday from 6-8pm. Ages 18+, no registration required.

Queer x BIPOC

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Location: 1108 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205
Contact: (803) 771-7713
Description: Safe, inclusive space for queer individuals of color to connect, share experiences, and find solidarity. Meets 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7–9 PM. No registration required.

Transfusion

Website: https://www.harriethancockcenter.org/programs/peer-support
Location: 1108 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Contact: (803) 771-7713
Description: Peer-led, non-clinical support group for transgender and gender non-conforming/nonbinary adults. Meets every 3rd Wednesday, 6–8 PM. No registration required.

Queer Wellness Center

Website: https://www.queerwellnesscenter.org/
Location: 30 Pointe Circle, Greenville, SC 29615
Contact: info@queerwellnesscenter.org | (864) 655-5193
Description: Provides a safe, affirming environment in Upstate SC with programs like BLOOM (LGBTQ+ competency training and free therapy for youth/families), LEAP (peer support for trans community), AFFIRM SC (professional training), and Project HEART (affirming medical care). Offers scholarships for medical visits and housing.

The Ladies Room SC

Website: https://www.theladiesroomsc.org/home
Location: Upstate, SC
Contact: ebonisims14@gmail.com
Description: The first Black-led, trans-led LGBTQ+ center in Upstate SC serving primarily Black and Brown trans and nonbinary people. Offers skill programs, HRT and name change assistance, STD/STI/HIV services, addiction support, holistic healthcare, emergency housing, food assistance, and more.