Resource Directory

HISTORY OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL

Members of the community who work with the school system and the (then) Department of Youth Services became frustrated and concerned with the rise in juvenile crime and the treatment of youthful offenders. Realizing that working with youth that offend and who are at risk of re-offending is not an exclusive function of either agency, the two took their concerns to the Chesterfield County residing legislator.

The legislators convened a meeting of all local state agency representatives and county government officials to discuss the issues of prevention, intervention, and treatment of juvenile offenders and other issues. It became obvious at the first meeting, in early 1993, that many agencies in the county had common problems and some of these problems were not limited to youth-related issues. It was also discovered that services to county residents were being duplicated, that resources were limited, and that the quality of services was not what it could be in many cases.

The group began to meet monthly, forming the Chesterfield County Coordinating Council and has continued to grow in its membership of county human service providers. The Council adopted a mission statement, conducted an assessment of current and needed services, and identified critical issues facing the county. The organization has continued to become better educated about the services being provided in Chesterfield County through the various agencies in the Council. Subcommittees have been formed: Employment, Transportation, RSFC Management, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Volunteer, and Resource Directory. The Adult Interagency Treatment Team was long-standing and works closely with the CCCC since each agency is a CCCC member. The CCCC obtained incorporation and 501(c)(3) status in late 1996.

Projects to date to which the group has committed include:

1. Enhance a county wide transportation system, particularly to assist with job oriented transit.

2. Development of a countywide resource manual printed in 1995, and updated in 2002 with plans to develop a networked database system accessible by all county agencies.

3. Development of a “one stop shop” type of family center to increase accessibility of services to citizens. The Robert Smalls Family Center opened in September, 1996.

4. Implementation of a Blast Meals Program with grants from the local United Way organizations and a nutritional supplement program.

5. Addressing minority health disparities.

6. Participation in the county block grant program to reduce the adolescent pregnancy rate.

7. Produce an Annual Training Event as a fundraiser for Council management expenses and to provide local skill development training for agency staff.

8. Retention of a coordinator to serve as staff to the Council and assist the subcommittees. This consultant is paid from a pool of agency and grant funds.

A seed of true cooperation has grown into a thriving commitment by all members of the Chesterfield County Coordinating Council to provide quality services to our residents through a unified effort, working together to reach common goals.

MISSION

The mission of the Coordinating Council is to strengthen the systems that provide services to the citizens of Chesterfield County through improved communication, adequate linkage and collaboration.

GOAL

Our goal is to coordinate and expand existing services and develop sufficient resources to establish county-wide needed services.

COMMITMENT

The Coordinating Council will be recognized in the county as the strongest educational, advocacy and cross-system collaboration group for the support of the human services delivery system.

Index

• CHRONIC ILLNESS SELF-HELP SUPPORT GROUP

• CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.
• CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. ONESTOP CAREER CENTER
• CHESTERFIELD RESCUE SQUAD
• CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

• CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION, CAROLINAS CHAPTER

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE
• DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 50
• EASTER SEAL SOCIETY
• FIRST HEALTH - CHESTERFIELD COUNTY EMS
• FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES
• FOURTH CIRCUIT GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL
• FRIENDS OF MATHESON LIBRARY
• GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PEE DEE AREA, INC.
• GIVEBAC A.C.E. CAMP
• GOOD SAMARITAN COLONY
• GREATER CHERAW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• GREATER CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• GUARDIAN AD LITEM
• HEALTHQUEST OF UNION COUNTY, INC.
• HOPE FOR THE PEE DEE
• HOUSE OF HOPE
• HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHERAW - OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
• HOSPICE OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
• LYNCHES RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.• MARCH OF DIMES
• MARLBORO PARK SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
• MCBEE AMERICAN LEGION POST #139
• MCBEE LIONS CLUB
• MCBEE RESCUE SQUAD
• NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD
• NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• OLD CHERAWS CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
• OPTIMIST CLUB OF CHERAW
• PAGELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
• PALMETTO CENTER
• PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA
• PATRICK RESCUE SQUAD
• PEE DEE CHILDREN'S REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
• PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT
• PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROGRAM
• PEE DEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
• PEE DEE HEALTHY PEOPLE
• PEE DEE HEALTHY START, INC.
• PEE DEE HIV PREVENTION COLLABORATION• PEE DEE PASTORAL COUNSELING
• PEE DEE PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER
• PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
• PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING, INC.
• PEE DEE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND DAYCARE HOME
• SALVATION ARMY
• SANDHILLS MEDICAL FOUNDATION, INC.
• SANDHILLS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC.
• SENIOR CIRCLE - CHESTERFIELD GENERAL CHAPTER
• SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
• SOUTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR EQUAL JUSTICE
• SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
• SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE
• SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES
• SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC AND GAS
• SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION
• SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
• SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC. (SCP&A) REGION III
• SOUTH CAROLINA SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM
• SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 1890 EXTENSION PROGRAM
• SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
• SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME ALLIANCE
• TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
• UNION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
• UNITED WAY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY
• UNITED WAY OF JEFFERSON/PAGELAND
• VANTAGE POINT
• VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW) POST #4786
• VISITING NURSES SERVICE

CHERAW GROUP AL-ANON

39 Homewood Park
St. Peter's Catholic Fellowship Hall/High Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-3577

Area Served: All surrounding areas
Eligibility/Fees: Fees = none. Anyone who has a family member or friend who has a problem with alcohol or drugs.
Application Procedure: Just walk in
Agency Purpose: A support group for family and friends of alcoholics.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

30 Chatham Trace
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-6270
(843) 537-3577

Area Served: Countywide
Agency Purpose: Offer sobriety to those in need.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, 12 STEP GROUP

Post Office Box 507
321 Woodland Drive
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-3073

Office Hours: Tuesday - 8 p.m.; Friday - 8 p.m.; Sunday - 9 a.m.
Area Served: Surrounding area
Agency Purpose: Help people learn to live without drinking.

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ALLIGATOR RURAL WATER AND SEWER CO, INC.

Post Office Box 810
McBee, South Carolina 29101
Walk-In Address:
22 North 3rd Street
McBee, South Carolina 29101
(843) 335-6464

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Lower Chesterfield County/McBee
Eligibility/Fees: Tap fee $400
Application Procedure: Complete application in office
Agency Purpose: Water service to residential customers

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THE ALPHA CENTER: SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Post Office Box 838
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Director: Paul Napper
Deputy Director: Brenda Parker
(843) 623-7062

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Kershaw, and Lee Counties.
Eligibility: Counseling: A presenting problem with alcohol or other drug use/abuse/dependence, or family problems due to alcohol or other drug use/abuse. Presenting issues that are seen in addictive behaviors/problems. Referrals are made by individuals, families, agencies, businesses and community programs.
Fees: A standard fee scale based on the individuals ability to pay. Medicaid for treatment services. Program fees for Offender Based Intervention Programs, Pre-Trial Intervention Programs, ADSAP for DUI Offenders and Gambling Addiction.
Agency Purpose: Substance Abuse Prevention Treatment
Program Services:

• Individual Counseling

• Group Counseling

• Family/Relationship Counseling

• Crisis Intervention

• Referral to Detox/Inpatient Services

• Family Options - Court Ordered Intervention

• Offender Based Intervention

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Drug Screening Programs

• Pre-Trial Intervention Program

• Juvenile Pre-Trial Intervention Program

• Youth and Adolescent Services

• Community and School Prevention Programs

• ADSAP for DUI Offender

• Governor's Cooperative Agreement Prevention (G-CAP): A program aimed at reducing substance abuse among young people between the ages of 12-17 years. Chesterfield County has two Coalitions - Cheraw and Pageland.

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Post Office Box 4508
1800 Second Loop Road
Florence, South Carolina 29502-4508
(843) 669-6349

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Florence, Darlington and Sumter Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Eligibility to be a part of ACS is strictly voluntary and there are no required fees.
Agency Purpose: ACS is the nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer through research, education and service.
Program Services: Road to Recovery, Read to Recovery, Fresh Start, I Can Cope, Eat Smart, Look Good . . . Feel Better, Partners in Cancer Control, Comprehensive School Health, Taking Control, Special Delivery, Smart Move, Best Chance Network.

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AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FIVE OAKS POST 23

504 Kershaw Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520

Area Served: Cheraw
Eligibility/Fees: $10 per year. Meetings first Monday in month at First Baptist Church Fellowship Building.
Application Procedure: Fill out form. Must be wife or relative of veteran.
Agency Purpose: To assist veterans and their families.
Program Services: Poppy donations taken in May. Girls’ State candidates sponsored. Other activities decided by members.

Send further mail to:

Miss Lois Brasington
504 Kershaw Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520

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AMERICAN LEGION FIVE OAKS POST 23

David Sellers, Commander
61 Victory Drive
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-9752

Area Served: Cheraw Community

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 92

Post Office Box 545
Pageland, South Carolina

Area Served: Pageland and Jefferson
Eligibility/Fees: Veterans of specified time periods eligible for membership. Presently $25 per year.
Application Procedure: Apply to post officers with proof of eligibility
Agency Purpose: Veterans service organization

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AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA

1817 Gadsden Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
(803) 779-5864

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Area Served: State of South Carolina
Eligibility/Fees: None
Application Procedure: Write or call local office.
Agency Purpose: Promote lung health
Program Services: Information on asthma, smoking, lung diseases, and environment issues.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS, CHESTERFIELD COUNTY CHAPTER

Post Office Box 269
201 North Page Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843)623-2147 - Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(843)623-2925 -Other Days & Hours
(843) 623-5229 -Fax
(843) 921-5470 -Pager
(843) 623-7395 -Armed Forces Emergency Services

email: cstflctyred@infoave.net

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
On call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Agency Purpose: The purpose and mission of the American Red Cross is to improve the quality of human life; to enhance self-reliance and concern for others; and to help people avoid, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. It does this through services that are governed and directed by volunteers and that are consistent with its Congressional Charter. The American Red Cross provides humanitarian services to all people in need, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Program Services:

• Provide disaster planning, preparedness and education which will allow the Red Cross to provide prompt relief to victims of major disasters and one family-type disasters.

• Provide emergency communications between members of the United States Armed Forces and their families and supporting case work management services as needed.

• Provide health and safety training to include first aid, CPR, water safety (swimming and lifeguard safety), and HIV/AIDS education.

• Support blood services to meet goals in donor recruitment, blood collection and community education.

The Chesterfield County Chapter of the American Red Cross is a Member Agency of the United Way of Chesterfield County and the Jefferson/Pageland United Way.

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AREA RESCUE MISSION

1327 Olanta Highway
Effingham, South Carolina 29541
(843) 661-5377

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Pee Dee
Eligibility/Fees: Interview prior to entrance determines suitability to mission requirements. Fees: 1/3 income upon employment.
Application Procedure: Phone interview for placement and written application at entrance.
Agency Purpose: To provide emergency assistance for homeless through Christian programs and preparation toward independent living.
Program Services:
Counseling, Bible study, disciplined structure of life in alcohol/drug free atmosphere. Drug tests regularly, alcohol breathalizer whenever a resident returns to mission from outside activity.

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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF THE PEE DEE

Post Office Box 93
Florence, South Carolina 29509
(843) 537-9999

Office Hours: Noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield
Eligibility/Fees: 6 -18 years old, no fees
Agency Purpose: Child development program.

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CAMP SAND HILLS

2381 Campbell Lake Road
Patrick, South Carolina 29584
(843) 921-3000

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Entire South Carolina area
Agency Purpose: Designed to be a comprehensive, highly structured, therapeutic, moderate management form of residential treatment. Tailored to provide integrated programming to at risk 14-18 year old males within the state of South Carolina. Aid Department of Juvenile Justice with overcrowding issues.
Program Services:

1. Behavior modification

2. Reality therapy

3. Education

4. Recreation

5. Religious activities

6. Alcohol and drug counseling

7. Community service projects

8. Gang counseling

9. Self-esteem

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CARESOUTH CAROLINA, INC.

Post Office Box 1538
212 Third Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-0961

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Pee Dee area
Agency Purpose: Provide professional life care services that enhance the quality of life to all segments of the community.
Program Services:

• Family Practice

• Women's Services

• Pediatrics

• Nutrition Services

• Health Education

• Behavioral Health Services

• Community Development

• Laboratory

• Radiology

• Hospitalization

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CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

Post Office Box 948
701 Market Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-5222

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Cheraw, Chesterfield, Pageland, Jefferson, Ruby, Mt. Croghan, Patrick and rural Chesterfield County.
Eligibility/Fees: Deposit based on each individual premise. A $15 service charge is billed to customer on first bill for setting up a new account.
Application Procedure: Customer may apply for service by phone under certain circumstances. Otherwise, customer must come to office to apply.
Program Purpose: Electric utility
Program Services: Providing electrical service.

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CHERAW ARTS COMMISSION

Post Office Box 219
200 Powe Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-8422

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Area Served: Cheraw and surrounding area.
Eligibility/Fees: $10 Senior Citizen, $15 Friend (Individual), $25 Family, $50 Patron, $100 Sponsor, $250 Benefactor, $500 Grand Benefactor.
Agency Purpose: To encourage an appreciation of and participation in the Arts by all citizens of the Cheraw Community.
Program Services: Programs throughout the year in theater, dance, music and other performing arts, visual and literary arts, and the allied arts of design and crafts; sponsorship of the Artist-in-Education Program; Summer Arts Camp; Art Gallery; Theatre on the Green; “On Stage,” “The Patchwork Players,” Spring Festival.

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CHERAW RESCUE SQUAD

Post Office Box 28
167 Seaboard Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 921-3143

Office Hours: 24 hours
Area Served: Cheraw and surrounding area.
Application Procedure: Vote by membership @ 75% yes.
Agency Purpose: Provide emergency medical services.

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CHESTERFIELD ACTIVE DAYCENTER

121 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-3103

1118 South Main Street
Society Hill, South Carolina 29593
1-(888) -378-9889

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield and Darlington Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Physical/mental disability are eligible. $45-65 a day. Accept Medicaid/Medicare.
Agency Purpose: Daycare for the physically/mentally handicapped adults.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS

Post Office Drawer 151
1224 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-9016

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Persons must be diagnosed with mental retardation, autism, head/spinal cord injury or related disability. (No fees are charged for services).
Application Procedure: Written or assisted application from the individual or family requesting services. (Service Coordination 537-9937 or 1-888-866-1068)
Agency Purpose: It is the purpose of the Chesterfield County Board of Disabilities & Special Needs to establish, provide, develop, administer, coordinate, and/or improve a quality comprehensive array of services for persons with mental retardation and/or related disabilities in the county.
Program Services:

Service Coordination to coordinate eligibility determination and then link client and/or his family with other Board programs, as well as with services available from other state, local, private or public agencies.

Respite services are available county-wide to provide temporary or short term care for family members when emergencies arise or families need relief from the pressures of day-to-day care of a handicapped family member.

The STEPS Program is available to adults 21-45. The emphasis of this program is preventative in nature and provides assistance to adults with mental retardation in the areas of pregnancy prevention.

Early intervention services are available to train and assist families with their child, from newborn through five years of age, in their home setting. The family training program provides assistance in

understanding the disability or at-risk concerns and provides activities to enhance the family’s coping skills, as well as, the child’s cognitive, physical and emotional development. Additionally, the early interventionist serves as case manager for these families by assisting them in securing other needed services.

Vocational programs emphasize functional training in the areas of personal skills, community participation and integration, and intensive work skills. Employment opportunities include recycling and assembly contracts, mobile crews in yard and janitorial services, green house work, work enclaves in local business and industry through CHESCO. A supported employment program where intensive individualized training enables competitive placement in community jobs ensures employers of quality performance by their employees while providing a dependable and stable work force. Also, employment opportunities exist with agency operated Market St. Deli.

Residential programs within the county are designed to assist each individual resident in developing the skills necessary to live as independently as possible and avoid costly institutional placement. Currently in operation are 100 residential beds located throughout the county.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COORDINATING COUNCIL

Post Office Box 1313
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Walk-In Address:
DSS Building
Chesterfield, South Carolina
(843) 623-5274

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Area Served: all of Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: None
Agency Purpose: The mission of the CCCC is to strengthen the systems that provide services to the citizens of Chesterfield County through improved communication, adequate linkage and collaboration. The goal is to coordinate and expand existing services and develop sufficient resources to establish countywide needed services.

Program Services and Application Procedure:

Interagency Education: the monthly meetings of director level staff promote a greater understanding of each agency's role, limitations, etc. Problems between agencies can be brought to the Council for resolution. The Council discusses gaps in services and how to fill them. Call the CCCC office for a schedule of meetings and to be included on the mailing list. Several ongoing programs have resulted:

The Robert Smalls Family Center: an interagency one-stop shop located in the Robert Smalls school building at 316 Front Street in Cheraw. For some agencies, providing services in Cheraw reduces transportation problems for clients. For other agencies, the facility offers space not available elsewhere. Childcare is available for parents while they are working with agencies in the building. The list of ongoing activities is included with the minutes of each CCCC meeting. Clients are directed to the appropriate agency with which they must qualify to participate in programs held within the facility. For more information contact the staff in the facility at 921-1040.

Adult Interagency Treatment Team: This committee of direct service level staff is a forum to discuss the difficult cases. The team developed the Blast Meal Program in 1997 with grants but it is now supported locally by the United Way. Homebound adults may receive one bag of five flash frozen meals each week to attempt to alleviate nutritional problems. Contact a member of the Treatment Team or the CCCC office for more information. This Team also applies to the Lynches River Round-Up fund to support the Nutritional Supplement Program. The goal and eligibility criteria of this program is similar to the Blast Meal Program but offers cans of liquid nutrition to those who cannot eat solid food or have extreme nutritional needs.

Chesterfield County Cares: This program attempts to match prospective volunteers with agencies and organizations that need them. There are no eligibility criteria. The program is a product of the Volunteer Subcommittee that also produces the annual, countywide Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and assists with the annual Volunteer Fair at Northeastern Technical College. Call the CCCC office to be listed in the Available Jobs notebook or to learn of volunteer opportunities.

Employment Transportation: This Subcommittee researches different ways to increase the amount of transportation services available to the citizens of Chesterfield County, especially job related transit.

Medical: This Subcommittee was formed in response to a Ryan White Care Act planning grant to assess the incidence of HIV infection rates and the needs of infected citizens. They are working on minority health disparities, also.

Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative works to improve the quality of life for youth and families served by the participating agencies, therefore reducing the teen pregnancy rate; to participate and comply with the County Block Grant program.

Contact the CCCC office for more information.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
Post Office Box 45
535 East Boulevard
Chesterfield, SC 29709
(843) 623-2280
www.cccoa.org

Other:
Pageland Nutrition Center
Sycamore Street, Pageland, SC
672-50041
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday -Friday.

Chesterfield Nutrition Site
535 East Boulevard, Chesterfield, SC
623-2280
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Serves the 60+ population with social or economic needs.
Application Procedure: Referrals by other agencies, physicians, hospitals, etc.

Program Services:

·         Congregate Meals
·     Home delivered meals
·     Home care services
·     Transportation to the two nutrition sites
·     Rural transportation pre-scheduled throughout the month
·     Recreational trips
·     Legal services
·     Health promotion services
·     Blast meals

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Post Office Box 269
202 West Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2147, Fax (843) 623-2151

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Director: Andre Chambers
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Income and resources determine eligibility; however, all eligible persons are served regardless of race, color, sex, religion, natural origin, age, handicap, or veteran status.
Application Procedure: Written or assisted application from the individual or family requesting services.
Agency Purpose: To administer all Social Services and Public Assistance Programs available through the Department of Social Services for the county. To ensure the health and safety of children and adults who cannot protect themselves; to help parents provide nurturing homes and reach their highest level of social and economic independence; to help people live better lives.

Program Services:

Economic Services:

• Food stamps

• Family Independence

• Medicaid-medical assistance

• SSI optional supplement

• Optional coverage for women and children

• Home and community based services

• Medical Assistance Only - Institutional Program

• Title XIX transportation

• QMB - Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries

• ABD - Aged, Blind or Disabled

• Hospital stationed DSS worker

• School District stationed DSS worker

• Sandhill Medical stationed DSS worker

• MIAP - Medically Indigent Assistance Program

• Children under 21 with special living arrangements

• Low Income Family Medicaid

• Partners for Healthy Children

• Teen Companion Program (Youth Services)

• SSI recipients

• Child Support Enforcement Program

• Regional Claims and Fraud Investigative Unit

• Children receiving Title IV-E payments

Human Services:

• Adult protective services

• Protective services for Children

• Homemaker services

• Adoption services

• Foster care and foster home licensing

• Family management for children and adults

• Alternate placement and management

• Home evaluation and supervision

Special projects:

• Volunteer services

• Operation Christmas Joy

• Emergency welfare services

• Protective payee program

• Emergency assistance and referral services

• Emergency food and shelter program

• American Red Cross coordination

• Support of the Chesterfield County Foster Parents Association

Also, the agency is constantly dedicated to improving on the effectiveness and efficiency of services to its clients through the development of pilot and special programs.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY DSS ONESTOP CAREER CENTER

202 W. Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-5270
Fax: (843) 623-5272

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Free
Application Procedure: Come in and the Resource Room at your leisure. If eligible for WIA services, application will need to be completed.
Agency Purpose: To provide access to services needed to find a job as well as career counseling, skills' assessments and training, financial aid information, and local, state and national labor market information. The Resource Room allows free Internet access and software for individuals to develop their resumes and fax to employers.

Partners-Chesterfield County DSS

SC Employment Security Commission

Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments

Chesterfield County Adult Educations and Family

Literacy

Northeastern Technical College

SC Vocational Rehabilitation

AARP Foundation

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY FIRST STEPS

Post Office Box 553
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Walk-In Address:
100 West Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-5904

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: There are no fees or costs to parents utilizing any of our programs.

- (4K) four-year old half day child development classes. Eligibility determined by Chesterfield County School District.

- Kindergarten Home Visits made by kindergarten teachers and assistant at the beginning of the school year to all kindergartners enrolled in Chesterfield County Schools.

- "Jump Start" Summer School Camp for rising first graders.

- Teaming of Teachers for Success "T.O.T.S." is a Network Association for Child Development teachers and daycare providers in Chesterfield County. Currently, 60 in membership. Free training and materials provided four times yearly.

- Start-Up Childcare and quality childcare enhancement grants to be awarded in December 2001 and in the early Spring 2002. Centers must meet eligibility requirements and work towards advancing to the state's highest level of childcare service standard.

- Health and Developmental Screening for children five and under not enrolled in Head Start or on Medicaid. Follow up for dental, hearing, and eye care costs and transportation also provided free of charge.

Application Procedure: Call Chesterfield County First Steps at (843) 623-5904.
Agency Purpose: To ensure all children in Chesterfield County enter healthy and ready to learn.
Program Services: See above under eligibility.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT

200 West Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2535

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Agency Purpose: To provide basic services for Chesterfield County residents.
Program Services:

• Chesterfield County Council Chairman: William R. Owens

• County Administrator: William A. Frick 623-2535

• Assistant Administrator: J. Ronald Thurman 623-2535

• Clerk of Court: Elizabeth V. Eddins 623-2574. Register of Deeds, Family Court Administrator, records kept on common pleas and general session court, certify passport applications, sell fireworks license, and register all legal documents.

• Probate Judge: Edwin M. Davis 623-2376. Issues marriage licenses, handles estates and commitment papers.

• Magistrates: Jackie Burch, Chief Magistrate. Write all criminal warrants (9 magistrates throughout the county).

• Voter Registration: Louise Hurst 623-2265. Registers voters and keeps records of all elections.

• Assessor: Howard Brown 623-7362. Appraises all land and buildings in the County for tax purposes. Issues building and mobile home permits.

• Building Codes Director and Zoning Director: Tommy Clinkscales 623-2535. Enforces standard building codes for county. Inspects and issues Certificate of Occupancy for new construction, add ons, mobile home set up and electrical panel boxes. Enforces building set backs and land uses.

• Auditor: Johnny Jenkins 623-2338. Appraises all vehicles and prepares tax notices and handles all homestead exemption and also handles all corrections of taxes.

• Treasurer: John W. Sowell 623-2563. Sends out all tax notices, collects taxes and is responsible for all County monies.

• Human Resource Manager: Peggy Smith 623-2535. Takes all applications, payroll, payroll taxes, insurance and benefits.

• Purchasing Official: Denise Douglas 623-2535. Responsible for purchasing all county supplies and handling bids.

• Grants Coordinator: Jo Linda Creech 623-2535. Responsible for all securing grants for the County, including application, follow-up reports and close-out.

• Sheriff: Carl K. Welch 623-2101. Responsible for law enforcement and public safety in the County.

• Coroner: Bob Robeson 623-3887. Investigates all questionable deaths.

• Ambulance: Doug Rorie, FirstHealth of the Carolinas EMS (921-3050 Cheraw), (672-6700 Pageland), (658-6130 Jefferson), (335-5090 Midendorf and Alligator Station #2), (623-9240 Chesterfield) and toll free number 1-800-757-8313. Transports patients to and from home and hospital.

• Economic Development: Cherry McCoy, Director 623-6500. Seeks out and encourages new industry and businesses to locate in Chesterfield County.

• Emergency Services Director: Richard Carnes 623-6837. Responsible for Emergency Preparedness and E-911.

• Public Works Director: Tim Eubanks. Responsible for maintenance of the County roads, landfills, prison work crews, animal and litter control.

• Veteran's Affairs Director: Pamela Mills 623-2482. Provides income and financial assistance for Veterans and survivors benefits for Veterans' families.

• Library: 623-7489. Branches in Pageland, Cheraw, McBee and Jefferson. Provides all services pertaining to library information.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES:

Matheson Library
227 Huger Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29709
Phone: (843) 537-3571
Hours: M,W,F 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; T,Th 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pageland Community Library
109 W. Blakeney Street
Pageland, South Carolina 29728
Phone: (843) 672-6930
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fannie D. Lowry Memorial Library
North Main Street
Post Office Box 505
Jefferson, South Carolina 29718
Phone: (843) 658-3966
Hours: M,W,F 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

McBee Depot Library
Pine Street
Post Office Box F506
McBee, South Carolina
Phone: (843) 335-7515
Hours: T,Th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. closed for lunch 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Saturday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (DHEC)

Post Office Box 112
121 Page Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2117

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY HOME HEALTH

121 North Page Street
P.O. Box 112
Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
(843) 623-2206

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Serves all persons regardless of age or financial status. Sliding scale fees; Medicaid accepted. Referrals from anyone or by physicians if tests are necessary.
Program Services:

• HIV Services - provides testing and counseling.

• Home Health Clinics - home visits.

• General Clinics - wellness checks, immunizations, health promotions and in-services, WIC.

• Family Planning services

• Home health services

• Maternal and child care

• Chronic disease care

• Environmental sanitation assistance

• Vital statistics information

• TB test and medications

• Family Support services

• Diabetes education and follow-up

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESS SELF-HELP SUPPORT GROUP

55 Clemmons Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-0988

Area Served: Chesterfield County
Agency Purpose: To provide emotional support and networking for individuals with chronic disease.
Application Procedure: Come to meetings on the third Monday of the month, from September through May. The meetings are held at the Cheraw Community Recreation Center, located at 200 Powe Street, from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY RURAL WATER COMPANY, INC.

Post Office Box 270
Highway 102 South
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
General Manager: Charlie Gray
(843) 623-6090

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F
Area Served: Chesterfield County.
Eligibility/Fees: Taps are $425, Deposits $120
Application Procedure: Water Applications Available @ Main Office
Agency Purpose: Provide Water & Related Services
Program Services:

• Water connections to service individual water needs of residents.

• Bacteriological monitoring to assure the quality and safety of the water for residents.

• Cross-connection control to assess the individual risk for contamination of the water supply.

• Educational presentations/speakers available to school classes or civic groups to discuss environmental and water topics.

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

401 West Boulevard
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Superintendent: Dr. H. Kenneth Dinkins
Phone: (843) 623-2175 Fax: (843) 623-3434
Web address: http://www.chesterfield.k12.sc.us

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Resident of Chesterfield County. $10 instructional fee at the elementary level. $35 instructional fee at the high school level.
Application Procedure: Students entering Chesterfield County School District for the first time must, at the time of registration, provide immunization card, birth certificate and social security card.
Agency Purpose: The mission of Chesterfield County School District is to prepare all students to be productive citizens in a changing society by continuously improving and implementing educational processes with ongoing community support.
Program Services: Instructional programs in Chesterfield County School District are designed to address a wide variety of interests, ability levels and cultural backgrounds. Beginning with a four-year old pre-kindergarten experience through grade twelve and post high school study experiences at the secondary level, students in Chesterfield County have numerous opportunities to develop strengths in academic, social and emotional maturity. Academic opportunities also extend to the adult community of Chesterfield County through the school district’s adult education and literacy awareness program.

At the K4-K5 levels, students are exposed to an intense array of socially and academically motivating experiences which provide a firm basis for life-long learning accomplishments.

Reading, science, mathematics, social studies and health education materials form a framework for instruction at the grades 1-6 levels, while teachers also expand this framework through the use of a variety of supplemental materials which foster the development of discovery learning activities, experimentation, and higher order thinking skills.

Grades 7-8 curriculum remains strong, requiring one semester of Keyboarding for all eighth grade students. Students' learning styles are assessed by grade 7. A focus on career development/choices begins with interest, ability, and aptitude assessments and a variety of work-based learning activities. Eighth grade students and parents work with guidance counselors and a school-to-work coordinator to start a four-year career planner as they choose the high school curriculum that is best suited to their aptitudes, abilities and interests.

The grades 9-12 learning experiences provide the middle adolescent and young adult student of Chesterfield County with challenge and opportunity. Whether students’ goals call for college preparation, technical training, or preparation for the world as an independent adult, the diverse high school curriculum offerings help to round out the development of the total individual in the secondary school program.

The grades 9-12 curriculum has been restructured to offer Tech Prep and College Preparatory pathways for student selection based on aptitudes, abilities, and career interests. The diverse high school curriculum offerings help to round out the development of the total individual in the secondary school program.

Career and Technology Education (CATE) curriculum provides all students with a variety of work-based learning experiences in preparation for the 21st century. Students and parents continue to work with the school-to-work coordinator to develop a four-year career planner. Students may choose to enter one of five career clusters areas leading to preparation for post-secondary study and/or workforce entry in a global community. Many CATE programs are articulated with the local Technical College.

Chesterfield County School District offers self-contained and resource classes for mentally disabled, orthopedically disabled, visually disabled, learning disabled, emotionally disabled and hearing disabled students.

A gifted and talented program is offered to qualifying students in grades 3-12.

Remediation is offered in all 16 schools. Remediation is given to students who need it based on their potential performance as evaluated by standardized tests and teacher judgments.

Computer assisted instruction, trained teacher assistants, and special reading and math labs provide extra service for students in grades 7-12.

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CHESTERFIELD GENERAL HOME HEALTH

110 Doctor Drive
Suite A2
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-3099

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield county
Eligibility/Fees: Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance
Agency Purpose: Home health care

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CHESTERFIELD GENERAL HOSPITAL

Post Office Box 151
Highway 9 West, Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-7881

Office Hours: Administration 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Services are provided 24 hours a day.
Area Served: Chesterfield County and Marlboro Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Dependent upon services provided.
Agency Purpose: To provide acute medical care to the public.
Program Services:

• Intensive care unit

• Surgical unit

• Medical unit

• Obstetrics

• Nursery

• Skilled nursing unit

• Radiology

• Pathology

• Gynecology

• Gastroenterology

• Nephology

• Ophthalmology

• GI endoscopy

• Echocardiology

• Cardiac stress testing

• Cardiac rehabilitation

• Health screenings

• Community education speakers and classes.

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