Directory of Services for Women & Families in South Carolina
Directory of Services for Women & Families in South Carolina
Directory of Services for Women & Families in South Carolina
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Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated to the<br />
prevention <strong>of</strong> sudden <strong>in</strong>fant death and<br />
the promotion <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>fant health through<br />
research, cl<strong>in</strong>ical services, education,<br />
and family support. <strong>Services</strong> available<br />
<strong>in</strong> Spanish.<br />
Arthritis Foundation In<strong>for</strong>mation L<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-283-7800<br />
Supports research to f<strong>in</strong>d the cure<br />
<strong>for</strong> and prevention <strong>of</strong> arthritis and to<br />
improve the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>for</strong> those<br />
affected by arthritis<br />
Asthma & Allergy<br />
Foundation <strong>of</strong> America<br />
1-800-727-8462<br />
Not-<strong>for</strong>-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated<br />
to f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g a cure <strong>for</strong> and controll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
asthma and allergic diseases<br />
Best Chance Network<br />
1-800-227-2345<br />
Breastfeed<strong>in</strong>g Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-944-9662<br />
Cancer Info L<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-422-6237<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation from National Cancer<br />
Institute<br />
CDC STD Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Referrals, <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, publications<br />
1-800-232-4636<br />
1-800-344-7432 (Spanish)<br />
1-800-232-6348 (TTY)<br />
CDC Immunization Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-232-4636<br />
CDC HIV/AIDS In<strong>for</strong>mation Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-232-4636<br />
Credit Card Protection <strong>Services</strong><br />
1-800-468-5463<br />
Report lost or stolen cards<br />
WELVISTA <strong>for</strong>merly Commun-I-Care<br />
P.O. Box 186<br />
Columbia, SC 29210<br />
800-763-0059 (803) 933-9183<br />
Fax: (803) 254-0892<br />
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
ELG: must be below the federal poverty<br />
level. Must not be eligible <strong>for</strong> Medicaid,<br />
Medicare or have any <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> health<br />
<strong>in</strong>surance.<br />
Fee: None<br />
A voluntary, non-emergency healthcare<br />
network <strong>for</strong> low-<strong>in</strong>come <strong>South</strong><br />
Carol<strong>in</strong>ians without health <strong>in</strong>surance,<br />
Medicaid or Medicare. The program<br />
provides a free, one-time medical<br />
visit: medical care, and <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation to<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals and families who are most<br />
vulnerable to the current crisis <strong>in</strong> health<br />
care. Donated medications.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>uum’s Power L<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-822-2539<br />
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
Georgia’s MCH hotl<strong>in</strong>e; hours are<br />
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.<br />
Drugstore<br />
1-800-942-3425<br />
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.<br />
In<strong>for</strong>mation from Dept <strong>of</strong> Alcohol and<br />
Drug Abuse<br />
Family Service Center<br />
1-800-922-5651<br />
Located <strong>in</strong> Columbia; Provides<br />
counsel<strong>in</strong>g, traveler’s aid, consumer<br />
credit, and a dental cl<strong>in</strong>ic<br />
HIV-AIDS Treatment In<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
Service<br />
P.O. Box 6303<br />
Rockville, MD 20849-6303<br />
1-800-448-0440 1-888-480-3739 TTY<br />
Fax: (301) 519-6616<br />
Hours: M-F Noon @ 5 p.m.<br />
ELG: Anyone<br />
Fee: None<br />
Treatment <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation to people with<br />
AIDS, their families and health care<br />
providers. <strong>Services</strong> available <strong>in</strong> Spanish<br />
Hospice<br />
1-800-658-8898<br />
English and Spanish referrals and<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation<br />
James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell<br />
Foundation<br />
1-800-506-1273<br />
A comprehensive community-based<br />
health organization to serve the needs<br />
<strong>of</strong> patients with sickle cell disease<br />
La Leche League<br />
1-800-LALECHE (525-3243)<br />
Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it, nonsectarian organization<br />
dedicated to provid<strong>in</strong>g education,<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation, support and encouragement<br />
to women who want to breastfeed<br />
Lead In<strong>for</strong>mation Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
800-424-5323<br />
Fax: (585) 232-3111<br />
Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.<br />
ELG: Anyone<br />
Fee: None<br />
Free <strong>in</strong><strong>for</strong>mation packet about how to<br />
test your home <strong>for</strong> lead and how to<br />
protect your family <strong>for</strong>m lead poison<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
plus a list <strong>of</strong> state and local contacts<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer<strong>in</strong>g additional assistance. Fax on<br />
demand service available. <strong>Services</strong><br />
available <strong>in</strong> Spanish.<br />
Literacy Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-228-8813<br />
Referrals to local programs and<br />
publications; English and Spanish<br />
March <strong>of</strong> Dimes<br />
1-888-663-4637<br />
Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated to<br />
improv<strong>in</strong>g the health <strong>of</strong> babies by<br />
reduc<strong>in</strong>g birth defects and <strong>in</strong>fant<br />
mortality<br />
Medicaid Client <strong>Services</strong><br />
1-888-549-0820<br />
Medicare Hotl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
1-800-Medicare (633-4227)<br />
English and Spanish<br />
Problems… Confused… Questions… Call the CARE LINE at 1-800-868-0404 11
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