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.

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.

Lambert House

Website: https://www.lamberthouse.org/
Description: Lambert House’s programs and services are evidence-based and informed by Positive Youth Development Theory and Minority Stress Theory. Their work spans eight categories:

1. Social Connection, Peer Support, Resilience, and Self-Esteem Building;

2. Family Success, Bullying Resistance and School Retention;

3. Mentoring;

4. Homeless Services including Meals, Clothing, Personal Hygiene Items, and LGBTQ-Competent Housing, Medical, and Mental Health Referrals;

5. HIV and STI Prevention Education, and Violence Prevention through Healthy Relationships Education;

6. Culture, Sports, and Outdoor Recreation;

7. Youth Leadership, Workplace Skills Development, and Academic Internships;

8. Systems Advocacy and Training for Professionals.

Lost-n-Found Youth

Website: https://www.lnfy.org/
Location: 2585 Chantilly Dr NE, Atlanta, GA, 30324
Contact: (678) 856-7824
Description: 24/7 Youth Support Hotline: 678.856.7824 extension 201

Lost-n-Found Youth Inc. is a transitional housing facility that is the primary solution for homeless LGBT youth (between 13 and 25 years) in the Atlanta, GA area. Providing emergency and transitional housing, emergency clothing and food for youth on the street, mental health evaluations and counseling, referrals to HIV/STD testing, health, and dental services, GED and education resources, assistance with lost birth certificates and driver's licenses, and job skills training. The Youth Drop-In Center provides a safe space, access to emergency clothing, meals, hygiene supplies, showers, laundry facility, and blankets.

Youth Drop-In Center Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM - 3 PM

Transitions Homeless Center

Website: https://transitionssc.org/
Email: volunteer@transitionssc.org
Phone: (803) 708-4861
Address: 2025 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
Description: Services are anchored in three foundational pillars: Meals, Housing, and Programs. Each is designed to nurture, shelter, and empower clients as they journey toward independence and stability. They offer emergency and extended housing for young adults (18-24), adults, and aging adults (62+), and support all genders.

Transgender Awareness Alliance (TAA)

Website: https://www.taagg.org/
Email: info@taagg.org
Address: 1830 S Lake Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
Description: TAA exists to supply emergency assistance to the transgender community of South Carolina and partners with other organizations to create an affirming network of legal, health, and consumer resources. Programs include name and gender marker changes, social support groups, emergency housing, emergency funding, Community Health Workers, and a thrift store.

The Trevor Project

Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Phone: (212) 695-8650
Description: Founded in 1998, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
Note: 24/7 Crisis Line: (866) 488-7386 or Text START to 678678