Aiken Senior Life Services
1310 E Pine Log Rd.
PO Box 3156
Aiken, SC 29802-3156
803.648.5447
803.649.1005 (Fax)
CONTACT: Aimee Hanna, Executive Director
EMAIL: ahanna@aikensenior.org
Provides casework and related services to elderly persons, their family or other caregivers. These include an Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group; telephone reassurance service; homemaker/personal care service; shelf stable meals; home delivered meals; Senior Citizens Discount Program; Sitter Registry; transportation service; information and referral.
Aiken Youth Development P.A.L
675 York St., NE
PO Box 33
Aiken, SC 29802
803.645.6338
803.641.6941 (Fax)
CONTACT: Wanda Green, Executive Director
EMAIL: greenwanda6155@yahoo.com
The mission of Aiken Youth Develpoment is for Aiken County youth and young adults to thrive and achieve their highest goals not only in competitive sports but also within their schools, community and peer environments. It is designed to increase inner/outer changes through physical activities designed to build and strengthen their feelings and self-worth in a vigorous and demanding sport requiring discipline, pride, respect, obedience, loyalty, fidelity and enthusiasm. Provides diversion to substance abuse, violence and delinquency.
The Aiken Center for alcohol & other drug services
1105 Gregg Highway
Aiken, SC 29801
803.649.1900, ext. 313
803.643.2926 (Fax)
CONTACT: Maragret Key, Executive Director
EMAIL: mkey@aikencenter.org
Provides information, education and prevention services in an effort to affect the attitudes individuals have towards the use and abuse of psychoactive substances and deterring many of the problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
Aiken County Help Line, Inc. (2-1-1)
237 Park Avenue SW, Suite 224
Help Line: 803.648.9900
Toll Free#: 877.648.9900
FAX: 803.262.4202
CONTACT: Janice Decker, Executive Director
EMAIL: aikenhelpline@bellsouth.net
A 24-hour crises intervention, information and referral service for all citizens of Aiken County. Volunteers are trained by professionals in the community in the areas of responding to crisis situations, listening skills, and information on community resources.
Alston Wilkes Society
3519 Medical Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
803.799.2490
803.540.7223 (Fax)
CONTACT: S. Anne Walker, Executive Director
EMAIL: annewalker@aws1962.org
WEB: http://www.alstonwilkessociety.org
The mission of the Alston Wilkes is to help offenders and ex-offenders become productive members of the community, and provide support services to their families.
American Heart Association
516 West Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
803.341.9735
CONTACT: Kayla Kranenberg, Executive Director
EMAIL: kayla.kranenberg@heart.org
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CSRAAHA
Works to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke through research, public and professional education and community program services.
American Red Cross - Aiken Area Chapter
1314 Pine Log Road
Aiken, SC 29803
803.641.4152
803.644.4035 (Fax)
CONTACT: Rebecca Jordan, Executive Director
EMAIL: rebecca.jordan@redcross.org
Coordinates immediate emergency assistance (food, clothing, and shelter) to Aiken County residents suffering disaster loss. Provides worldwide emergency communications network for members of our armed forces and their families. Interest free loans or grants are provided to military personnel and their families during emergencies, based on need. Administers training in Adult, child and infant CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding and Aquatic Safety Training, AIDS education. Ensures a safe supply of blood to area hospitals via blood services. Provides information, guidance and counseling services.
ACTS(Area Churches Together Serving)
340 Park Ave., SW
Aiken, SC 29801
803.649.3800
803.642.5919 (Client Services)
803.642.3838 (Fax)
CONTACT: Suzanne Jackson, Executive Director EMAIL: suzanne@actsofaiken.org
CONTACT: Karen Perry, Operations Manager EMAIL: karen@actsofaiken.org
ACTS provides emergency and temporary help to qualified residents of Aiken County in the way of food, clothing, housewares, furniture, as well as utility and prescription assistance.
Brothers and Sisters of Aiken County
132 York Street, N
PO Box 1349
Aiken, SC 29802-1349
803.641.3888
803.641.3811 (Fax)
CONTACT: Charonica Pope, Executive Director
Promotes positive youth development of children ages 5 -18 through recreation, tutoring, and educational programs. Program takes place after school at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center under the supervision of the Director and Program Coordinator.
CanHope
235 Barnwell Ave., NW
PO Box 3694
Aiken, SC 29802-3694
803.649.5433
803.649.5433 (Fax)
CONTACT: Cary Plummer, Executive Director
EMAIL: kcrane@canhope.life
WEB: www.CanHope.life
Provides cancer patient support and cancer screening and prevention programs.
Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County
4231 Trolley Line Rd.
PO Box 1763
Aiken, SC 29802-1763
803.644.5100
803.644.7233 (Fax)
CONTACT: Maryann Burgess, Executive Director
EMAIL: mburgess@cacofaiken.org
WEB: www.cacofaiken.org
The Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County helps to decrease the trauma experienced by children who have been sexually or physically abused by providing forensic interviews, medicals and counseling in a child-friendly environment, and to provide an effective collaborative response system for child victims of abuse through the multi-agency multidisciplinary team. They also provide knowledge to the community in the area of child sexual abuse prevention.
Children’s Place, Inc.
310 Barnwell Avenue, NE
Aiken, SC 29801
803.641.4144
803.641.4147 (Fax)
CONTACT: Margaret S. Ford (Peggy), Executive Director
Provides Therapeutic Childcare Services. The program consists of a multi-level psychological developmental system of services designed for and delivered to abused, neglected, victimized and other at risk children, ages 3-12, and their families. The child’s full range of intervention strategies include developmentally appropriate education, behavior management, social skills education, play therapy, speech and language therapy, health and growth monitoring, and wholesome nutritious meals. Parenting classes and individual Family Treatment Plans are developed to assist parents in changing their behavioral patterns with their children.
Community Medical Clinic of Aiken County
244 Greenville Street NW
PO Box 1294
Aiken, SC 29802-1294
803.226.0630
803.226.0633 (Fax)
CONTACT: Orion Jeter, Executive Director
EMAIL: cmcaiken@gmail.com
WEB: http://www.cmcaiken.org/
Provides comprehensive basic medical care to indigent residents of Aiken County. Provides a medical “home” with care by physicians and nurse practioners, health education and prescription medication from a basic formulary. Services provided without charge to patients who live in poverty and have no private or governmental insurance coverage.
Community Ministry of North Augusta
646 East Buena Vista
PO Box 7152
North Augusta, SC 29861
803.279.5771
803.279.8731 (Fax)
CONTACT: Tammy Butler, Executive Director
EMAIL: cmonadirector@comcast.net
A nonprofit ministry, supported by Christian churches, staffed by trained volunteers, providing short-term emergency assistance with food, utility bills, prescription medications, clothing and household items.
Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons
135 Lancaster Street
PO Box 1293
Aiken, SC 29802-1293
803.649.0480
803.641.4163 (Fax)
CONTACT: Jessica Coach , Director of Programs
EMAIL: jcoach@cumbeecenter.org
WEB: http://www.cumbeecenter.org/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCumbeeCenter
Provides counseling, case management, support groups, legal advocacy, and hospital advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Provides emergency shelter for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence and referrals for shelter for men who are victims of domestic violence.
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina
19 St. Margaret Street
Charleston, SC 29403
843.722.7526
843.577.0770 (Fax)
CONTACT: Cheryl O'Donnell, Executive Director
Providing residential health, education and counseling programs for Aiken County young women 10 years of age and older experiencing the problems associated with single-parent pregnancy.
Georgia-Carolina Council, Boy Scouts of America
4132 Madeline Drive
Augusta, GA 30909
706.733.5277
706.733.0765 (Fax)
CONTACT: Daniel Rogers
EMAIL: Dan.Rogers@scouting.org
Promotes citizenship, good character, self-reliance, and personal fitness to area youth. This is done through Comprehensive Youth Development Programs; Substance Abuse Education; Pre-Job Guidance and Job Training; Protection of Children from Neglect, Abuse, and Exploitation; Specialized Services for the Disabled.
Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Moutains to Midlands, Inc.
5 Independence Pointe, Suite 120
Greenville, SC 29615
864.770.1400
800.849.4475 (Toll Free)
864.272.3394 (Fax)
CONTACT: Lora Tucker, President/CEO
EMAIL: ltucker@gssc-mm.org
Providing an informal educational program for girls 5-17, providing activities designed to instill in girls the learning, values and self-esteem to become skilled, caring, successful women.
Golden Harvest Food Bank
Aiken Distribution Center
81 Capital Dr.
Aiken, SC 29803
803.648.0752
803.648.9896 (Fax)
CONTACT: Amy Breitmann, Executive Director:
Email: abreitmann@goldenharvest.org
Solicits, collects, warehouses and distributes donated grocery products to a six county service area of west central South Carolina. These food items are distributed to Emergency Food Pantries and On-Site Feeding Programs in the before mentioned area.
Helping Hands, Inc.
100 John Elliott Lane
PO Box 503
Aiken, SC 29802-0503
803.648.3456
803.641.4161 (Fax)
CONTACT: Carmen L. Landy, Executive Director
EMAIL: clandy@helpinghandsaiken.org
Provides emergency shelter and nurturing for abused, neglected, and abandoned children ages birth to 17 with 24-hour awake supervision including food, clothing, and medical attention.
Jackson First Alert Rescue Squad
18908 Atomic Road
PO Box 332
Jackson, SC 29831-0332
803.471.2637
CONTACT: Michael Lowry-Executive Director
EMAIL: mlowery8@gmail.com
WEB: http://www.jfars.org
Provides emergency medical assistance to calls, which originate in the 911 system and to the Aiken County EMS when needed. Also assist areas outside of Jackson such as Aiken, North Augusta, Langley, Bath, Clearwater, and New Ellenton.
Lower Savannah COG
2748 Wagener Rd
PO Box 850
Aiken, SC 29802-0850
803.649.7981
803.649.2248 (Fax)
CONTACT: William Molnar, Executive Director
EMAIL: wmolnar@lscog.org
Provides assistance to obtain free or low cost prescription medications for chronic health conditions by researching drug manufacturer's Patient Assistance Programs to then complete and submit applications to the assistance program at that drug company. MAP does not provide emergency medication assistance.
Mental Health America of Aiken County
233 Pendleton St. NW
PO Box 1074
Aiken, SC 29802-1074
803.641.4164
803.641.4166 (Fax)
CONTACT: Bonnie Fulghum, Executive Director
EMAIL: bonnie@mha-aiken.org
Mental Health America of Aiken County is an advocate and community resource that promotes positive mental health through four programs. Nurture Home is a transitional shelter for women and children who are homeless. Welcome Baby provides support and education to famlies of newborns in regards to mental health. It also provides diapers and formulas to families in need. Education and Advocacy is a program that increases awareness of and educates the community in regards to mental health. It also provides support to families affected by suicide loss. Operation Santa is our support to adults with mental illness through holiday social gatherings.
Project VISION – United Way of Aiken County, Inc.
235 Barnwell Avenue, NW
PO Box 699
Aiken, SC 29802-0699
803.648.8331
803.641.2887 (Fax)
CONTACT: Lizzie Abshire, Director
EMAIL: lizzie@uwaiken.org
Project VISION Initiative
Volunteers provide labor and coordination of extensive home repair for individuals whom are determined eligible.
Agency Day Of Caring: Over 1,000 volunteers come together for one day annually to do repairs for eligible agencies.
South Carolina Autism Society
806 12th Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
800. 438.4790 (Toll Free)
803.750.6988
803.750.8121 (Fax)
CONTACT: Amy Moseley, Executive Director
EMAIL: amy@scautism.org
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/scautism/
Statewide organization dedicated to the total welfare of all persons with autism and their families. Advocates for lifelong services to enable everyone with autism to reach their maximum potential.
SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department-Aiken
855 York Street, NE
Aiken, SC 29801
803.641.7730
803.641.7630
803.641.7733 (Fax)
CONTACT: Jeanette Murray, Area Supervisor
EMAIL: jmurray@scvrd.state.sc.us
WEB: https://scvrd.net/
The mission of the Aiken Vocational Rehabilitation Center is to provide vocational rehabilitation to services to persons who have a physical, mental, and/or emotional disability, which is a handicap to permanent employment.
The Family Y
3570 Wheeler Road
3532 Wheeler Road (Office) (706) 738-6670
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 262.4300
(706) 262.4302
CONTACT: Danny McConnell, Executive Director
EMAIL: dmcconnell@thefamilyy.org
621 Trolley Line Rd
Graniteville, SC 29829
803.349.8080
803.392.7865 (Fax)
CONTACT: Samantha Whittaker (Aiken)
EMAIL: swhittaker@thefamilyy.org
Provides after school care (Prime Time) and tutorial programs to Aiken County elementary, school age children focusing on math and reading skills.
The RECing Crew
506 Georgia Avenue, Suite 101
PO Box 7124
North Augusta, SC 29861
(803) 426.1284
CONTACT: Pamela J. Stickler, Executive Director
EMAIL: p.stickler@therecingcrew.org
WEB: http://therecingcrew.com/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/therecingcrew
A special leisure and recreation association that provides programs that enhance the physical, emotional, and social growth for individuals with disabilities.
The Salvation Army - Aiken
322 Gayle Avenue NW
PO Box 439
Aiken, SC 29802-0439
803.648.4141 (Administrative)
803.641.4148 (Fax)
CONTACT: Lt. Randull Tiller, Corps Officer
EMAIL: Randull.Tiller@uss.salvationarmy.org
CONTACT: Lt. April Tiller, Corps Officer
Provides a 24-hour emergency housing shelter for men, women, and families, as well as job placement, counseling and referral by an onsite caseworker. Assistance provided the low-income, elderly, unemployed, disabled, and others with special needs. Food, clothing, and utility assistance offered as need indicate and resources allow. Administers activities, which enhance individual’s social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Information and referral are also given.
Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc.
1016 Vaucluse Road
PO Box 698
Aiken, SC 29802-0698
803.642.8800
803.642.8806 (Fax)
CONTACT: Heather Waddell, Executive Director
EMAIL: hwaddell@aikentdc.org
WEB: http://aikentdc.org/
Tri-Development Center of Aiken County, Inc. is recognized across the state as being a leader in the provision of developmental, vocational, and residential services and supports for our fellow citizens with disabilities. Our strong advocacy has resulted in more resources and opportunities being made available to people with disabilities in our area than can be found in many other areas of the state. At the same time, we are equally committed to the prevention of disabilities whenever possible. A concerned community, excellent staff, and a determined clientele have brought us to where we are today. The continued efforts of these groups are certain to open even more doors and result in increased opportunities in the future.
United Way of Aiken County, Inc.
235 Barnwell Avenue, NW
PO Box 699
Aiken, SC 29802-0699
803.648.8331
803.641.2887 (Fax)
CONTACT: Sharon L. Rodgers, Executive Director/President
EMAIL: sharon@uwaiken.org
Meets local needs through planning, evaluating, supporting and funding health and human service programs.
Project VISION Initiative
Volunteers provide labor and coordination of extensive home repair for individuals whom are determined eligible.
Agency Day Of Caring: Over 1,000 volunteers come together for one day annually to do repairs for eligible agencies.
United Way Association of South Carolina
400 Arbor Lake Drive, Suite B-500
Columbia, SC 29223
803.929.1000
866.488.6462 (Fax)
CONTACT: Naomi Lett, CEO
EMAIL: naomi.lett@uwasc.org
Provides technical assistance, consultation, training and research for local United Ways. Promotes advocacy for public policy issues in SC.
United Way Worldwide
701 N Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2058
800.892.2757 (Toll Free)
703.836.7100
703.683.7840 (Fax)
Provides technical assistance, consultation, training and research for local United Ways.