York County Community Resources
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so that when the heart breaks, they drop in."
You can call 211 to get up to date information on what area agencies have to offer.
(Still under construction)
Autism Resources
General Family/Client Support
Rock Hill Autism Spectrum Support Group
Holly Reid
Information and support
St. John Methodist Church
Rock Hill, SC
803-366-4839
South Carolina Autism Society Provides information to parents and professionals about ASD, support groups and services. Advocates for children and adults with autism as individuals and for system-wide change.
Carolina Autism
SC Early Autism Project, Inc.
Autism Institute of South Carolina Serves Columbia, SC and surrounding counties.
Autism Speaks
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome Nnonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Recreation, Companionship, Mentors
Victory Sports League - online sign-up for ages 6-21 with special needs.
Rock Hill Parks and Recreation - The therapeutic recreation programs focus on providing meaningful experiences through leisure activities. Avariety of programs are offered.
The High Five Club Offers a well-rounded program with work opportunities, recreation, and interaction with non-disabled members of the community. Fort Mill/Tega Cay Adult Day Center 803-396-5336
YMCA-First Thursdays Club - The First Thursday Club is a program for adults with special needs providing entertainment of all kinds the first Thursday of each month at the Charlotte Avenue YMCA in Rock Hill. In addition to the monthly meeting, the Club also takes at least one trip of interest to various destinations each month. Call Linda at 803-222-9622 for more information or to be added to the mailing list.
Joyful Noises - The Joyful Noises choir is a new musical program formed by members of the First Thursday Club. Meets at Baxter YMCA Fort Mill every Tuesday at 6pm. Call Linda at 803-222-9622 for more information.
Forever Friends Forever Friends is a community outreach ministry sponsored by Grace Community United Methodist Church for adults with special needs and disabilities offering an opportunity for worship and fellowship through Christian music with a live band, games, activities, speakers and guest performers. Forever Friends meets the third Thursday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Philidelphia Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 1691 Hwy 160 West Fort Mill.
Northside Baptist Church Dave Lyle Blvd @ Aragon Rock Hill SC 803-327-7119 Offers Sunday School for people with special needs.
Family Connections of South Carolina A network of family-focused support to provide assurance, information, community awareness and enhanced parent/professional relationships.
Best Buddies (Winthrop University) Provides opportunities for friendship for persons with intellectual disabilities. 803-323-2589
Housing Resources for the Homeless
American Red Cross 803-329-6575, 200 Piedmont Blvd Rock Hill SC 29732-Offers assistance to families who are burned out of their homes & aid to military families.
Catawba Care Coalition 803-909-6363, medical, case management & does offer housing & limited transportation assistance for HIV/AIDS clients
(Fort Mill Housing Services Inc. Fort Mill 803-547-6787 transitional housing for HIV/AIDS clients)
Chestnut Transition House Apts 350 Chestnut St Rock Hill 803-327-6144, Structured transitional housing program for men.
Christians Feed the Hungry (Dr. King) 142 N. Confederate St Rock Hill 803-417-3881, Dr. King takes food to the homeless, works closely with the police and sheriff's department in locating available resources for homeless people. Dr. King goes the extra mile in advocating and helping the homeless.
Covenant House-TLC Ministries 803-324-1430 Halfway House and ministry for men with addiction issues.
Gethsemane House 803-325-1888 Transitional Services for young men.
Good Samaritan Colony PO Box 38, Hwy 9 Ruby SC 29741 ph:843-634-6848- Christian substance abuse residential facility for men. Must commit to at least 1 year. No fees, self supporting by working on the farm, no major medical issues, does not take dual diagnosis clients.
The Haven Archive St Rock Hill 803-328-1143 Homeless shelter for men, provide some case management & transitional services.
Interfaith Hospitality 803-329-2456 Provide case management services, self reliance training and job training to families, uses local churches as shelters for a limited time. Families may have to move from church to church. Accepts a limited number of families.
Lighthouse Shelter Clover 803-222-0305 Shelter and ministry for homeless men.
Restoration Outreach Ministries 803-324-3719 Christian residential addiction program for women.
Safe Passage Rock Hill 803-329-3336 shelter, counseling & case management services for women & their children who are victims of domestic abuse.
Salvation Army Rock Hill 803-324-5141-shelter for couples with or without children.
Tender Hearts of Hope 511 Kings Mountain St York SC 803-684-3132 shelter for women & children.
Woodvale Baptist Church 1538 Springsteen Rd Rock Hill 803-324-3706 helps with housing for the homeless.
Low Income Housing
Cherry Grove Apartments 1061 Hearn Rock Hill 803-366-1233 Offers economical apartments. Great price for folks just starting out or with low to moderate income. Prices as of 4/1/09 Studio $420/mo, 1 bedroom $485/mo, 2 bedroom $535/mo & 3 bedroom $595/mo, minimium deposit $200
Community Housing Fort Mill 803-547-6787 Independent living seniors age 55+
Farrow Place Apartments 1098 Ebinport Rd Rock Hill SC 803-328-8955 lots of elderly tenants.
Friendship Prospect Apartments 1333 Coronet Court Rock Hill 803-327-9893
Gray RealtyRock Hill 803-328-6860 Has low income rental properties.
Genesis Place Rock Hill 803-366-7805 Affordable housing
Green Street Plaza Apartments Rock Hill 803-366-2707
Market Place Apartments Rock Hill 803-327-9893 income based rent
The Courtyard at Highland Park Rock Hill 803-366-5252 1-2 bedrooms for seniors
The Glens Apartments 1041 Glenarden Rd Rock Hill 803-324-2982 income based rent.
Willowbrook Crossing Rock Hill 803-980-4545 1 bedroom apts for seniors, rent assistance available.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Chester 803-581-6981
Fort Mill 803-547-6787
Great Falls 803-482-2172
Rock Hill 803-324-3060
York/Clover 803-684-7359
Misc. Housing Resources
Community Housing Inc. Fort Mill 803-547-6787 transitional services for Independent living seniors age 55+
Habitat for Humanity 803-328-1728 Home building/ownership program
Rock Hill Housing Development Corp 803-329-8783 services to help low to moderate income 1st time home buyers become responsible homeowners, offers educational classes and counseling. Also helps communities develop Neighborhood Crime Watch program.
Rock Hill Joint Venture 803-329-8795 offers 2 programs for people with low/mod income who meet specific eligibility requirements: 1st time home buyer programs: assist with down payment/closing costs (call 803-817-5112) & Emergancy & Major rehab work of homes(call 803-329-5503), also provide smaller loans for projects such as repair/replacing roofs on small homes & installing handicap ramps through faith based groups World Changers & Home Works.
USDA Rural Development Corp. Chester 803-581-1906 ext.4 Information and assistance in obtaining loans to purchas single family homes and assist with repair of homes of very low income homeowners which poises health or safety hazard. Provides these services to rural residents living in York, Chester, Fairfield & Lancaster Counties.
Medical Care
Best Chance Network 800-227-2345 ages 40-64 free mammogram & gyn exams/paps.
Clover Assist Clover 803-222-4837 free medical clinic @ First Baptist Church of Clover
Children's Rehab Service-CRS 800-888-9798 Speciality medical care for children with chronic medical conditions such as sickle cell, bone, kidney, hearing loss, birth defects, etc ages birth to age 18. (Does not cover "Behavioral conditions" or Asthma.)
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 843-722-6460 Provides specialized medical care through a nationawide network of centers and offers pharmacy and other patient services.
Christopher Clinic Camden Ave Rock Hill 803-980-6363 free medical clinic for people with HIV/AIDS
Early Learning Partnerships free medical clinics for children ages 0-18 (Clover 803-222-8050, Fort Mill 803-548-8028, Rock Hill 803-322-6636, York 803-684-1504)
Good Samaritan 803-385-6332 free clinic serving York, Chester & Lancaster Counties.
Hospice & Community Care 803-329-4663 medical care for adults with terminal illnesses.
Muscular Dystrophy Association 803-799-7435 Nationwide network of clinics offering comprehensive medical services.
North Central Family Medicine 1131 Saluda St Rock Hill 803-325-7744 medical clinic based on income, has minimum fee. If patients owe too much they will not provide services until bill is paid. Best for working clients with no insurance.
Palmetto Health 803-296-2273/800-249-4340 (free health screenings)
Palmetto Volunteers in Medicine Clinic 235 S. Herlong Ave Rock Hill 803-366-6337 (free medical clinic operates M & Th 9am-12 noon & 5pm-8pm)
Speech & Hearing Center 803-329-1520 provide hearing tests, evaluations on sliding scale.
Teen Health Center 803-366-9119 clinic for ages 11-18 (income based)
The Best Chance Network NCFM @ Workman St 803-325-7710 provides free gyn exams and mammogram for low income/no income women.
Dental Care
Affordable Dentures 800-336-8873
Clover Area Assistance Center Clover 803-222-4837 (free dental clinic)
Colgate Dental Bus (kids only ages 1-12) 803-323-7700
Early Learning Partnerships 803-322-6636 refer to dentist volunteer (children ages 1-18)
PATH York 803-684-3992 referral to dentist volunteer for York District 1 residents only.
Rock Hill Bible Fellowship Clinic 803-366-1908 free dental clinic for Rock Hill Homes residents only.
Sexton Dental Clinic Florence SC 843-662-2543 (pull teeth & provide dentures)
York Tech Dental Hygiene Clinic 803-327-8039
Vision Care
America's Best at Galleria Mall 803-329-6464 affordable vision care and often runs specials on glasses, best option for prescription glasses for working clients.
Discount Glasses 800-672-6304
Eye Care America 800-222-3937
Lions Club Fort Mill 803-548-8124
Lions Club Rock Hill 803-324-7377 (call & leave your contact info on the voice mail)
Prescription Assistance
Care Connect USA.org/Discount Prescriptions 800-291-1206
Catawba Area Agency on Aging 800-662-8330 age 55+ Assist with Medicare D plan choices.
Communicare/Welvista 800-763-0059 Uninsured low income SC residents, provide more than 200 donated brand name prescription medications to patients who qualify for our program. Our patients receive their prescription medicine for one full year at no cost other than a $20 application fee.
Dept of Social Services 1070 Heckle Blvd Rock Hill 803-7446, 18 W. Liberty St York 803-684-2315, provides assistance with medication vouchers ($25) on limited basis.
Free Medicine Program 800-921-0072
GAPS 888-549-0820 Medicare prescription plan doughnut hole assistance.
Hospice & Community Care 803-329-4663 medicines for terminally ill.
1020 RX Prescription Plan Prescription savings program that will save you money on virtually every prescription medication you may need.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance 888-477-2609
Salvation Army 803-324-5141 help with medications such as heart & diabetes medications.
Service Referral Center 803-324-2735 helps with medications.
The Medicine Program 573-996-7300
Veterans Affairs Clinic 803-366-4848 gives free or reduced medications to veterans.
Wal-mart/Target/Bi-Lo/Harris Teeter $4 generic prescriptions-many other retail drug stores are offering competitive programs.
York County Cancer Association 803-327-2556 Assist with meds & transportation for cancer patients.
Medical Insurance
Affordable Health Ins. 888-730-5411
Cinergy Health Plans 800-716-6585
Community Long Term Care/Medicaid 1890 Neelys Creek Rd Rock Hill 803-327-2078, 803-327-9199 or 803-327-9061, Medicaid applications can be downloaded from www.dhhs.state.sc.us
Mail completed applications to: SCDHHS
PO Box 710
Rock Hill SC 29731
Partnership for Healthy Children 888-549-0820 Medicaid for children of working class and low income families.
State Health Ins Assistance Program 800-868-9095 call to get answers related to Medicare questions.
Medical Equipment
Unity Presbyterian Church Fort Mill 803-547-5543- Medical equipment supply closet.
ALS Association, SC Chapter 866-492-4821 Provides services for Lou Gerhrig's disease patients and their families through grants, a medical equipment loan closet, support groups, ALS clinics and advocacy.
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Al-Anon/Alateen 1-800-334-2666 children, families & friends of alcoholics support group.
Catawba Mental Health 803-327-2012 adults
Catawba Family Center 803-329-3177 children, adolescent & family counseling
Celebrate Recovery/York Baptist Association 803-627-0594
CHADD-Child/Adult with Attention Deficit Disorder 800-233-4050 www.chadd.org
Christian Women Job Corps/York Baptist Association 434 Museum Rd Rock Hill 803-327-6077 Christian monitoring for women, job search skills, support groups, Bible study & counseling.
Faith Baptist Church/York County Christian Community Development Corp 434 Museum Rd Rock Hill 803-327-6144 Ray Wieland-cell 803-417-4795
Good Success 803-242-0778 Stress/Anger management
Keystone 199 S Herlong Ave Rock Hill 803-324-1800/Detox 803-324-0404
Learning Institute for Tomorrow 803-285-8805 Adult Ed/Recovery/Self Improvement courses for mental illness, substance abuse.
NAMI-National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 800-788-5131 www.namisc.org
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) 1-877-336-9752
Overeaters Anonymous 704-391-1625 group meetings in Rock Hill
Reformers Unanimous 803-327-6690, Chris Crooke Chapter Director-803-517-0738, Christian based mentoring, Bible Study and fellowship.
Saluda Center 803-327-6103 counseling for mental health & stress issues, accepts insurance and Medicare.
Serenity Club 803-675-6002 12 step program for substance abuse.
Legal Assistance
Alston Wilks Society 803-437-0170-Lancaster, 803-799-2490 Assistance to ex-offenders with obtaining Ids and available community services to assist with transition to living in the community.
Ask-A-Lawyer 1-800-868-2284 SC attorneys volunteer to answer legal questions.
Piedmont Legal Services 214 Johnston St Rock Hill 803-327-9001
SC Legal Services 1-888-346-5592
Navigator Program @ Job Service 803-328-3881 (federal bonding program for ex-felons)
Financial Assistance
Consumer Credit Counseling 803-327-9754 budget counseling & debt management.
Debt Relief Hotline 800-291-1042
Free Bankruptcy Advice 800-379-0985
Mortgage Payment Assistance 800-750-8956
Fort Mill Short Sale Information Linda Hall of Century 21 First Choice Fort Mill 803-548-4499 created the website. Information to help distressed homeowners find information & investigate options to avoid foreclosure.
Phone Assistance
SafeLink Wireless government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers in certain states. NC is providing this service but SC is not as of 4/14/09.
Lifeline discounted landline service for people on disability, foodstamps and low income people meeting certain qualifications offered through Comporium. Take a statement from DSS that you are receiving food stamps or documentation from Social Security that you are receiving SSI/SSDI to your local Comporium office to see if you qualify.
Transportation Resources
York County Access 803-327-6694, Clover residents 1-866-607-1910 Fares are $2.50 for a one way trip anywhere in York County. Rides must be scheduled at least 2 days in advance. Priority will be given to riders who need to go to medical appointments and other necessary services. Service hours are M-F 6am to 6pm (closed on certain holidays). It is recommended to arrange for the van to have you arrive to all important appointments 60 minutes early, unfortunately the van is known to run late sometimes.
Medicaid Transportation 803-366-1900 takes medicaid recepients to medical, mental health and VR appts.
Ambu-Star 803-980-2628 provides transportation for Medicaid/Medicare receipients in York, Chester and Lancaster counties to medical and dialysis appointments.
American TransMed, Inc 888-826-0911 provide Ambulance and Wheelchair transportation for people receiving Medicaid in York County.
Shepard's Center 803-328-1343 provides transportation to residents of Rock Hill who are ages 55+.
York County Cancer Association 803-327-2556 takes cancer patients to treatments and cancer related appts.
Tega Cay Helping Hands 803-547-0177 Volunteers in Tega Cay help provide transportation to residents in Tega Cay to appts and running errands.
York County First Steps 803-981-5781 Provides transportation to Family Resource Centers for clinics, programs, etc.
Food Pantries
receiving food/assistance from Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.
Clover Area Assistance-food pantry for Clover School District residents
Ultimate Life Church
Pilgrims Inn-food pantry-803-327-3430
York County Council on Aging
Care & Rescue Center of York
Christian Family Services
Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen-803-328-2754, 803-366-4142, hot lunches M-Sat 11:30am-12:30pm
PATH-People Attempting to Help-food pantry-803-684-3992 York School District
Fort Mill Care Center-food pantry-803-547-7620
Restoration Outreach Ministry
Riverside Baptist Church
Clover Parish/Mt. Harmony
Clover Parish/Clover Chapel
Clover Parish/Green Pond
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
John's Chapel Holiness
St. Mary's Food Pantry
Hope House-food pantry-803-328-8000
True Word of God
Mt. Carmel/True Word
God's Kitchen-803-222-5005 hot lunches-delivery in Clover and surrounding areas.
Rock Hill Independent Baptist Church
Cornerstone Family Workshop Center
Redemption World Fellowship
Rock Hill SDA Hispanic
Galilee Baptist Church
New Home AME Zion Church
Freedom Ministries
Faith Bible Church/Pantry
Rock Grove AME Zion Church
Other food pantries
A Place for Hope-food pantry for Blackmon Rd Community 803-329-4673
Flint Hill Baptist Church-food pantry-803-328-3181 call before coming.
Redeeming Life-food pantry-803-327-9800 Rock Hill residents
Salvation Army food pantry-803-324-5141
Tender Hearts House of Hope-food pantry-York-803-684-3132
Visions and Beyond-food pantry-803-329-7726 Rock Hill residents
Westminister Presbyterian Care Center-food pantry-803-327-7448 Rock Hill-Saturdays 9-12pm
Angel Food Ministry locations-you can purchase bulk supplies of various types of food at a reduced amount. The types of foods vary each month but does include meat, vegetables and dessert.
Roddey Baptist Church-Catawba 803-329-3532, 803-324-0183
Clover Evangelical Presbyterian Church-Clover 803-222-4876
Union Ezell AME Zion-Fort Lawn 803-872-4166
United Community Development Foundation-Fort Mill 803-547-4207, 803-547-6646
Massey Outreach Ministry-Hermon Presbyterian Church-Rock Hill 803-327-6015
Calvary Baptist Church-Rock Hill 803-328-6632
Grace Church of the Nazarene-Rock Hill 803-366-4701
Church of the Good Shepherd-York 803-684-4021
Assistance with utilities/rent
These agencies provide assistance as funds are available. They do require documentation of need (ex. shut off notice or eviction notice) along with documentation of income, bills, and may only provide a limited amount therefore requiring you to get additional assistance from other sources.
Carolina Community Action 803-366-5537 helps with rent and utilities. M-F 9am-4pm.
Catawba Care Coalition 803-909-6363 helps HIV/AIDS clients with rent and utilities.
Clover Area Assistance Center 803-222-4837 assist Clover School District residents with rent and utilities M & W 1pm-4pm & Th 9am-12pm.
Fort Mill Care Center 803-547-7620 Assist residents of Fort Mill and Tega Cay with rent and utilities M,W,F 9am-12pm.
Hope House 803-328-8000 Assist Rock Hill residents with rent and utilities.
PATH-People Attempting to Help 803-684-3992 Assist York School District area residents with rent and utilities M,W,F 9am-11:30am.
Pilgrams Inn 803-327-3430 helps York County residents with utilities and rent. M-F 9am-2pm.
Salvation Army 803-324-5141 provide assistance with rent and utilities. M-F 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm.
Other resources: your church or place of worshop that you or your immediate family attends. Depending on the size, available funds and ministries available your church or place of worshop may offer some assistance.
Utilities company and Landlord: Depending on your pay history, they may be willing to work with you. Duke Power and York Electric does offer some seasonal assistance and may offer a payment plan. York County Water and Sewer may offer some type of payment plan. You will need to call your local utility company and ask. Please note: If you have already been on a payment plan and is still deliquent in your payments they may not have any additional payment plans to work out.
Assistance with clothes, tools, furniture, etc.
PAWSibilities HSYC's "Second Chance" Shop Thrift store located on the backside of the Human Society of York County 2036 Carolina Place Fort Mill SC. Hours: Fridays 1pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-4pm.
FYI for folks who experience frequent lapse of memory. AKA "brain fog" or "Oldheimers"
Managing fibro fog (senior moment, oldheimers, bad memory or whatever you want to call the failure of the brain to work efficiently causing a lapse in memory.)
Since fibro fog is believed to be directly related to non-restorative sleep, putting all of one's resources into getting good, quality sleep is crucial. In addition to seeking professional assistance (and possible physician-prescribed sleep medications), the following suggestions may be conducive to getting a quality night's sleep:
. Adhering to a regular sleep routine - going to sleep and waking at the same time each day
. Providing a relaxing atmosphere prior to and during sleep
. Limiting caffeine and food consumption near bedtime
. Listening to white noise prior to and during sleep
. Sleeping on a high quality mattress
. For pain reduction, using pillows in bed to cushion any sore spots
. Using natural sleep aids (always consult your physician)
In addition to focusing on getting restorative sleep, The Arthritis Foundation shares nine tips to minimize fibro fog's impact during the day:
1. Repeat yourself. Repeat things to yourself over and over again. Repetition will keep thoughts fresh in your mind.
2. Write it down. Whether you write in a calendar, in a notebook or on sticky notes, if you're afraid you won't remember something, putting pen to paper can help.
3. Pick your best time. If there is something you need to do that requires concentration and memory, such as balancing your checkbook or following a recipe, pick your best time to do it. Many people with fibromyalgia say they perform best early in the day.
4. Get treated. Depression, pain and sleep deprivation can influence your ability to concentrate and remember. Getting your medical problems treated may indirectly help your memory.
5. Engage yourself. Reading a book, seeing a play, or working a complex crossword or jigsaw puzzle can stimulate your brain and your memory.
6. Stay active. Physical activity, in moderation, can increase your energy and help lift your fibro fog. Speak to your doctor or physical therapist about an exercise program that is right for you.
7. Explain yourself. Explain your memory difficulties to family members and close friends. Memory problems often result from stress. Getting a little understanding from the ones you love may help.
8. Keep it quiet. A radio blasting from the next room, a TV competing for your attention, or background conversation can distract your attention from the task at hand. If possible, move to a quiet place and minimize distractions when you are trying to remember.
9. Go slowly. Sometimes memory problems can result from trying to do too much in too short a period of time. Break up tasks, and don't take on more than you can handle at once. Stress and fatigue will only make the situation worse.
Physical Link of "Fibro Fog" or "Bad Memory"
Temporal lobe brain abnormalities appear to mimic the presentation of fibro fog. According to Dr. Jay Seastrunk, a psychiatrist specializing in fibromyalgia, if the temporal lobes are mismatched, there will be trouble with memory, recall and concentration. "Cognitive dysfunction is a right temporal lobe phenomena. Multiple mood swings, trouble sleeping are all temporal lobe abnormalities. Temporal lobe is responsible for understanding what we hear, retrieving and restoring our memories even though the patient may feel they have difficulty with their memory. The problem is actually the retrieval of this information. Not being able to find the word or you forget what you are going to do, or blocking, is a left temporal lobe phenomena."
Dr. Muhammad B. Yunus, a leading chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia researcher, suggests that SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography), PET (positron emission tomography) and BEAM (brain electrical activity mapping) scans of the brain demonstrate that fibro fog is a physical anomaly. According to Dr. Yunus, "Cerebral blood flow imaging by SPECT, PET and BEAM have been reported to be abnormal in a large majority of patients with CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), showing a pattern different from normal controls and those with depression. Results of SPECT, PET or BEAM studies specifically in fibromyalgia have not been reported, but a good number of patients with CFS who had these tests carried out with abnormal results also had fibromyalgia."
Check out Cosmos, Neurological Effects of FM and CFS and Clearing the Fog, Arthritis Foundation
I hope this helps.
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