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.

Inner Wisdom LLC

Website: https://soulpioneer.com
Phone: (864) 648-9476
Email: rachel@soulpioneer.com
Description: Rachel Strivelli provides individual psychic reading, dream interpretation, and intuitive coaching. Prefers to work with LGBTQ affirming and anti-racist clients. Provides a 10% discount to LGBTQ clients for single sessions and coaching packages. Virtual only.

Future Focused Coaching and Wellness

Website: https://www.iamfuturefocused.com/
Address: Anderson, SC
Phone: (864) 775-1034
Email: shenita@iamfuturefocused.com
Description: Shenita Sanders provides both individual and group spiritual development, energy and sound therapy, and intuitive/spiritual coaching. Especially serves BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks.

Cosmic Wellness

Website: https://cosmicwellnessgvl.square.site/
Address: 1427 Laurens Rd, Suite A, Greenville, South Carolina 29607
Phone: (864) 735-7241
Email: neva.lmt.cw@gmail.com
Description: Neva Ferrantelli provides massage therapy, stretch, and guided meditation. Neva is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

90 Degrees Yoga

Website: https://www.90degreesyoga.com/
Address: 115 Pelham Road #11 Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (864) 380-4467
Email: jeannie@90degreesyoga.com
Description: Jeannie provides group hot and lightly warmed yoga to all experience levels, as well as meditation, Ayurveda, health and wellbeing coaching.

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.

Lowcountry Pink Pistols

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowcountrypinkpistols
Location: Lowcountry areas of Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties (open to others)
Description: A shooting group honoring diversity and open to all skill levels. They build bridges between the shooting and LGBTQ+ communities, advocating lawful concealed carry for self-defense of sexual minorities.

Lowcountry in Transition

Website: https://www.charlestontranscommunity.org/
Location: Charleston, SC
Contact: lowcountryintransition@gmail.com
Description: A group by and for trans and nonbinary adults supporting each other through community building, support and social events, and resource sharing. Monthly meetings occur 1:00–2:30 PM on the 4th Saturday, with additional online and in-person events.

Camp Lightbulb

Website: https://www.camplightbulb.org/
Location: New York City or Los Angeles
Contact: info@camplightbulb.org | (323) 484-7993
Description: LGBTQ+ summer camp for youth ages 14 to 18. Since 2011, they have welcomed over 2,500 youth nationally and internationally. Camps incorporate principles of art, community, fun, learning, outdoors, service, and wellness. Financial assistance and pay-what-you-can payment plans are available.

imi

Website: https://imi.guide/
Description: Guides and activities built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to explore identity and support mental health. Topics include stress, queerness, stigma, and gender.

Give Us The Floor

Website: https://giveusthefloor.org/
Description: A US-based nonprofit providing 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across the US with a supportive, safe, and anonymous online community via a free mobile app. Trained youth facilitate group chats that help break cycles of isolation and shame, addressing mental health and social issues such as depression, anxiety, identity, discrimination, bullying, relationships, domestic violence, and body image. While specializing in Queer and Trans youth support, all allies are welcome to join.