GetCareSC

This is South Carolina's official searchable database for seniors and caregivers.

https://GetCareSC.org

South Carolina Department on Aging

The state-level agency overseeing all aging initiatives.

https://aging.sc.gov

LIHEAP (South Carolina)

Managed by the SC Office of Economic Opportunity, providing help with heating and cooling bills.

https://oeo.sc.gov

ESAP (Elderly Simplified Application Project)

A streamlined version of SNAP (Food Stamps) specifically for SC seniors (60+) to make the application process easier.

http:s//dss.sc.gov

Harvest Hope & Lowcountry Food Bank

The two major food bank networks in SC that partner with local pantries.

Harvest Hope Food Bank

NAMI South Carolina

Offers free peer-led support groups for mental health conditions across various affiliates (Charleston, Greenville, Mid-Carolina, etc.)

https://namisc.org

SC Department of Mental Health (SCDMH)

Operates community mental health centers in every county and a 24/7 crisis line at 833-364-2274.

Alzheimer’s Association – South Carolina Chapter

Provides support groups and a 24/7 helpline (800-272-3900) specifically for SC residents

https://alz.org/sc

AccessAbility: A Bridge to Independence

Provides gently used Durable Medical Equipment to those in need in 5 counties at no charge: Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Williamsburg, and Orangeburg

843-225-5080

SC Assistive Technology Program (SCATP)

Offers a "Device Loan and Demonstration" program where you can try equipment for free before buying.

https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp

Wheels for the World

Active in various SC regions for mobility aid donations and distribution.

Operation Home

Provides critical home repairs, ramp construction and heat/cold relief.

Operation Home | Repairing Homes. Restoring Hope

Hope Repairs (Berkely County Only)

Provides home repairs, ramp construction.

Hope Repair Home

LIHEAP (South Carolina)

Managed by the SC Office of Economic Opportunity, providing help with heating and cooling bills.

https://oeo.sc.gov

South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS)

Provides free legal assistance to low-income residents and seniors on non-criminal matters like housing, consumer rights, and probate.

https://sclegal.org

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities (P&A)

A statewide non-profit focused specifically on the rights of people with disabilities.

https://pandasc.org

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Investigates complaints and advocates for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

SCDOA Ombudsman

Intake Line: 1-800-289-7012

HASCI Waiver (Head and Spinal Cord Injury)

This waiver is specifically for individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord injuries (SCI), or "similar disabilities" (non-degenerative physical impairments).

ID/RD Waiver (Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities)

This is the most comprehensive waiver for individuals with lifelong intellectual disabilities or related conditions (like Autism or Cerebral Palsy).

Community Supports (CS) Waiver

Similar to the ID/RD waiver, however it has a strict annual cost cap on services.