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
• LEGAL SERVICES
• 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 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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CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC.

Post Office Box 877
318-322 Front Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 320-9760

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Satellite Offices:
Chesterfield-Ruby Head Start - 634-6660
McBee Head Start - 335-6506
Pageland Head Start - 672-5360
Cheraw Head Start - 537-5248
Blenheim Head Start - 528-3465
McColl Head Start - 523-5041
Pageland Neighborhood Center - 672-6723
Bennettsville Neighborhood Center - 479-2818
Marlboro County JTPA - 479-2819

Area Served: Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
Eligibility/Fees: Must be low income, unemployed, underemployed, seeking employment
Program Services:

CSBG:
• Emergency food
• Clothing
• Medical
• Housing
• Tutorial services

Energy:
• Emergency heating and cooling
• Direct energy assistance
• Weatherization services

Head Start:
• Pre-school educational services
• Comprehensive health services to include services to disabled children, social services, and parent involvement.

JTPA:
• Adult case management
• Dislocated worker adjustment services
• Summer youth employment and training
• Academic remediation
• Out-of-school youth case management.

Teen Life Center:

• Youth counseling
• Health education
• Career planning seminars
• Recreational activities

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CHESTERFIELD-MARLBORO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL, INC. ONESTOP CAREER CENTER

Post Office Box 877
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Walk-In Address:
318-322 Front Street
Cheraw, South Carolina
(843) 320-9760
Fax: (843) 320-9770

Office Hours: M&F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; T,W &Th 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: None
Application Procedure: Come in and use 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 resume and fax to employers.

Partners: SC Employment Security Commission

Chesterfield-Marlboro EOC, Inc. CSBG

Chesterfield County Adult Ed and Family Literacy

Northeastern Technical College

Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments

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CHESTERFIELD RESCUE SQUAD

Post Office Box 147
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709

Dial # 911
Area Served: Coverage area includes, but is not limited to, Teal’s Mill, Ruby, Mt.Croghan, Hunt’s Mill area.
Application Procedure: Chesterfield Rescue Squad is a volunteer organization. Interested applicants may contact any member for an application. Applicants must successfully (1.) Complete South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course, (2.) Maintain a 15 percent call ratio each month, (3.) Respond to assign call-night 11 p.m. - 5:30 a.m. (4.) Maintain CPR certification yearly. EMT certification must be completed within first year of membership.
Agency Purpose: To provide emergency care to residents.

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Post Office Box 149
101 Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2134

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. 12 p.m., 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Some publications, tapes and other agricultural services are available for a small fee.
Agency Purpose: The mission of the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is to provide researched based, unbiased education for the adults and youth of South Carolina in response to problems identified by citizens and Extension professionals which will:

• Foster the improvement of agriculture

• Enhance management of natural resources (to include forest, wildlife and marine resources)

• Strengthen the family as individuals and as a unit

• Enhance rural and community development

• Develop human resources (to include leadership, citizenship, etc.)

• Fulfill national and/or state mandated programs.

This mission recognizes the need for educational programs which contribute to consumer and producer welfare.

Definitions:

• Agriculture and Natural Resources - Educational program emphasize systems approaches that maintain and enhance profitability through application of sound crop and animal production practices. Farm business management, marketing, decision-making skills, and environmental considerations are the focus. These problem-oriented programs transfer latest proven technologies to clientele and promote optimum use of resources consistent with environmental and family goals. Educational programs are also focused on management, use and sustainability of natural resources with special attention to environmental stewardship and biodiversity. Programs encompass soil, water, air and plant management; fish and wildlife management, aquaculture, conservation, and forestry; sustainable use and management of rangelands, wetlands, and wildlands; land use planning; and use of information systems.

• Community Resource and Economic Development - Education programs target development of all community resources, emphasizing economic viability. They increase community vitality and aid socioeconomic transitions. Programs include community services and facilities, housing and human development through leadership and public policy awareness.

• Family Development and Resource Management - Education programs help individuals and families develop the competencies to become healthy, productive, financially secure, environmentally responsible members of society. Education is targeted to management of resources - including money, time, housing and energy; strengthening individual and family relationships; providing quality care for children; and maximizing independence of the elderly.

• Nutrition, Diet and Health - Education programs provide individuals and families with a knowledge base to make informed decisions about food, nutrition and health. Objectives include helping people achieve and maintain optimum weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease; giving birth to healthy babies; practicing responsible and healthy self-care; helping children attain optimum long-term health; minimizing nutritional inadequacies and abuses in foods; and improving consumers’ ability to make informed choices related to food safety, quality and composition. Programs are shaped by the nation’s dramatic changes in family structure and lifestyle and are targeted for the nutritionally vulnerable. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is an example program that reaches out to achieve these objectives with low-income families with young children.

• 4-H and Youth Development - Education programs focus on building life-long learning skills that develop youth potential. This extensive set of programs is designed to engage youth in healthy learning experiences increasing self-esteem and problem-solving skills. Programs address stress management, self-protection, parent-teen communication, personal development, careers, outreach and interchange, and global understanding. A wide range of content offerings encourage youth to explore science, technology and citizenship.

• Leadership and Volunteer Development - Educational programs emphasize developing life skills, especially leadership. Leadership and volunteer programs empower participants to improve their self-esteem and life skills and strengthen communities in which they work and live.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE

Post Office Box 372
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
Walk-in Address:
210 West Main St.
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-9075 or (843) 479-9076 Bennettsville
(843) 537-9339 or (843) 537-9452 Cheraw
(888) 225-8048 Toll-Free
Office Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 5:40 p.m. Monday - Friday

Agency Purpose: To serve clients who are seeking alternative to institutional care.
Area Served: Marlboro and Chesterfield County
Program Services:

- Pre-screening for Nursing Home Admission.

- Elderly/Disabled Waiver (personal care, attendant care, companion, ADHC Nursing, personal emergency response system, limited incontinence supplies, home-delivered meals, adult day health care, respite care, environmental modification).

- HIV/AIDS Waiver (personal care, private duty nursing, environmental modification, respite, in-home respite care, homemaker, specialized medical equipment and supplies, personal emergency response system, prescription drugs).

- Children's Personal Care Aid Program.

- Mechanical Ventilator Dependent Waiver (personal care, private duty nursing, environmental modification, respite, in-home respite care, homemaker, specialized medical equipment and supplies, personal emergency response system, prescription drugs).

Eligibility/Fees: Medicaid eligibility and eligibility requirements for individual CLTC programs
Application Procedure: Referrals to CLTC with permission of person referred.

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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 50

233 Jersey Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-9713

Office Hours: By appointment.
Area Served: Chesterfield County.
Eligibility/Fees: Any man or woman who was wounded, gassed, injured or disabled in the line of duty while in service.
Application Procedure: By appointments.
Agency Purpose: Serving those who served.
Program Services: To cooperate with the United States Veterans Administration and all other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and advancing the condition, health and interest of all wounded, gassed, injured and disabled veterans; to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness and comradeship among all wounded, gassed, injured or disabled veterans; to serve our comrades, our communities and our country; and to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will guard against future wars.

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FIRST HEALTH - CHESTERFIELD COUNTY EMS

Post Office Box 248
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Walk-In Address:
122 Second Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 921-3050

Office Hours: 24 hours a day
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: We will bill Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance.
Application Procedure: We hire all levels of EMTs.
Agency Purpose: EMS Ambulance Transporting.
Program Services: Respond to emergency calls to render care and transportation.

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FLORENCE CRITTENTON SERVICES, Inc.

Post Office Box 36392
1300 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28236
1-800-448-0024
(704) 372-4663

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: North and South Carolina
Eligibility/Fees: Pregnant/Sliding Scale for fees.
Application Procedure: Call admissions Office 1-800-448-0024
Agency Purpose: Residential Maternity Program
Program Services:

1. Residential Maternity Program

- a safe place to live

- prenatal/medical care

- education (grades 4-12, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools)

- financial assistance

- counseling - group and individual

- parenting support services

- adoption support services

- early child development education

- family planning/2nd pregnancy prevention education

- collaborative services (DSS, Health Department, Mental Health Department and Chemical Dependency Center).

- aftercare substance abuse support groups and individual counseling

- spiritual enrichment

- life skills training, independent living skills, self sufficiency and self-esteem building classes

- group and individual therapy on trauma and attachment/bonding

disorder

2. Calkins Hall Adoption Support Program:

- support services for those who have chosen to release for adoption

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FOURTH CIRCUIT GOVERNOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL

c/o Judge Henderson
Post Office Box 311
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-3080: Judge Henderson's office or (843) 537-3972 for the Solicitor's office

Office Hours: the group meets on the 4th Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the DSS building in Chesterfield.
Area Served: Whole county as part of the four county Judicial Circuit (Darlington, Marlboro, Dillon)
Eligibility/Fees: None
Application Procedure: Members are appointed by the Governor upon nomination by a local member.
Agency Purpose: this is an interagency, community, collaborative organization to develop and support programs to prevent and treat juvenile delinquency.
Program Services: No programs are directly operated by the Council. This is an advisory, coordinating, and fundraising group. See the Fourth Circuit Solicitor's Office (537-3972), the ALPHA Center (623-7062) and the Attendance Officer at the Chesterfield County School District (623-2175) for possible programs.

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FRIENDS OF MATHESON LIBRARY

227 Huger Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-3571

Office Hours: Mon,Wed,Fri 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues & Thur 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Cheraw
Eligibility/Fees: Individual, $3.00 per year; Family, $5.00 per year; Student/Senior Citizen, $2.00 per year.
Agency Purpose: To provide volunteers to assist with library services. We sponsor events aimed at children to promote the use of the library and reading skills.

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GIRL SCOUTS OF THE PEE DEE AREA, INC.

2412 Pisgah Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501-7115
1-800-786-8704

Office Hours: M,T,W,F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Williamsburg and Horry Counties.
Agency Purpose: To accomplish the mission to inspire girls with the highest ideas of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens.
Eligibility/Fees: Open to all girls 5 -17 and all adult volunteers willing to subscribe to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Membership fee is $7 annually.
Application Procedure: Contact the Girl Scout Service Center at the phone number listed above.
Program Services: An informal educational program where girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Girl Scouting helps girls develop their full individual potential; relate to others with increasing understanding, skill and respect; develop values to guide their actions and provide the foundation for sound decision making; and contribute to the improvement of society through their abilities, leadership skills and cooperation with others.

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GIVEBAC A.C.E. CAMP

Post Office Box 223
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Walk-In Address:
RR 3 Box 109-A
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-7912

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Darlington and Darlington
Eligibility/Fees: None refused/ sliding scale fee.
Application Procedure: Call office for application or appointment
Agency Purpose: Reduction of alcohol/drug abuse and related problems among at-risk populations.
Program Services: The A.C.E. camp provides prevention and treatment in a non-traditional fashion using the outdoor setting as much as possible. The prevention program provides educational information and activities at the camp, in schools and community.

The Ladies First program provides life skills and pregnancy prevention for girls 10-16 years of age. The camp will be licensed to provide intensive outpatient treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse services. The camp operates primarily on the weekend and will offer overnight camping activities along with intensive outpatient treatment services. The camp targets school age youth but treats adults on an as needed basis. The academic enrichment program provides tutors in most subject areas and places emphasis on reading. Summer day camp will also be offered focusing on leadership development.

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GOOD SAMARITAN COLONY

Post Office Box 38
Highway 9
Ruby, South Carolina 29741
(843) 634-6848

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: USA
Eligibility/Fees: No fees
Application Procedure: Telephone interview then a personal interview.
Agency Purpose: To change lives from substance abuse.
Program Services:

• A residential facility for men - must commit to one year or more.

• Take residents from all over the USA.

• Christian substance abuse center.

• Our goal is to help each resident in setting himself free from any and all addictions.

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GREATER CHERAW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

221 Market Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-7681

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday.
Area Served: Greater Cheraw
Eligibility/Fees: Serves Chamber members. Membership fee.
Agency Purpose: To promote economic development, community improvement and civic responsibility and to offer service for development of the business, industrial, school and service community by working to ensure a healthy economy.
Program Services: The Chamber’s functions include visiting new businesses, ribbon cuttings, greeting visitors and tourists, serving as a central source of information about Cheraw and its businesses and services, providing resource information to Cheraw about schools, health, local, state and federal services and resources. More than this, the Greater Cheraw Chamber of Commerce serves as a catalyst - a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of our community. A better community means better business and development conditions. In the final analysis, to do whatever is necessary to keep Cheraw’s economic conditions at a level where business will invest resources in anticipation of making a profit.

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GREATER CHESTERFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Post Office Box 230
100 Green Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2343

Office Hours: Hours vary (leave message on answering machine).
Area Served: Chesterfield County and surrounding areas (any area interested in Chesterfield).
Agency Purpose: Increase business growth and development of jobs within the market.
Program Services: Assist in the orderly growth and development of the community and its people, contribute to building healthy markets to assure economic stability, retain the private enterprise system with free competitive markets, sponsor community events (Olde Towne Festival, etc.), answer requests for information about Chesterfield, update directories and brochures/fact sheets, work with Downtown Improvement Committee, relocation information.

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GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Post Office Box 1447
221 Market Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-9329

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County.
Agency Purpose: To act as an advocate for an abused or neglected child.
Program Services: The GAL program is funded by the Governor's Office and is responsible for providing assistance during litigation which determines the future of child abuse victims in the State. The guardian is a qualified and trained volunteer who is appointed by the Family Court and acts as a spokesperson for the child, thereby shielding the child from the trauma.

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HEALTHQUEST OF UNION COUNTY, INC.

415 E. Franklin Street
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
(704) 226-2050

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Union, Anson, and Chesterfield Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Eligibility based on 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Applicants can not have Medicaid or private insurance that covers medications. (Other restrictions may apply) $15 monthly administrative fee/ no charge for prescriptions.
Application Procedure: Call the office and ask for the eligibility department to set up an appointment.
Agency Purpose: To provide pharmaceutical assistance to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Union, Anson, and Chesterfield Counties.
Program Services: HealthQuest distributes only maintenance medicines for chronic conditions such as heart disease, asthma and high blood pressure. Controlled substances and narcotics are not available. HealthQuest relies on donations to operate its pharmaceutical assistance program. Volunteer opportunities are available.

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HOPE FOR THE PEE DEE

Post Office Box 653
Florence, South Carolina 29503
(843) 667-9414

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Marlboro, Darlington, Chesterfield, Florence, Dillon and Marion Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Must have documentation of HIV infection; services are free - Medicaid and insured clients are billed.
Application Procedure: Make telephone call referral.
Agency Purpose: Services for those impacted by a positive HIV diagnosis.
Program Services:

1. Medical care

2. Case management: assistance obtaining lab work, transportation, medications, specialty medical appointments, etc.

3. Education and prevention for clients and the community.

4. Emergency financial assistance: rent and utility payments for eligible clients.

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HOUSE OF HOPE

Post Office Box 7129
Florence, South Carolina 29502
Walk-In Address:
1020 W. Darlington Street
Florence, South Carolina 29502
(843) 667-9000

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Eligibility/Fees: No fees, must be homeless. Residential fees charged if a woman is working.
Application Procedure: Read guidelines, fill out application and then interview.
Agency Purpose: Our mission is to provide food, shelter and opportunity to the homeless while leading them to faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, independence of the Mission, uniting with a local Bible believing church of their choice, and reuniting families where possible.
Program Services:

New Life Mission Mart-Thrift Store
2000 South Irby Street
Florence, South Carolina 29502

The Donation Center - Clothing distribution/drop off location
2000 South Irby Street
Florence, South Carolina 29502

Requirements for Admission to the House of Hope:

1. Applicants with or without children must be without shelter or facing immediate eviction.

2. Attendance is mandatory for all chapel, devotion and Bible study classes.

3. Applicants must agree to a pre-determined amount of self-improvement education in the Life Skills room. Residents must be willing to set personal goals towards independence of House of Hope and evaluate these with staff on a regular basis.

4. All residents are required to maintain the building including their individual living areas and grounds on a daily basis. Inspections will be done daily for the cleanliness of living areas.

5. Residents with children will be responsible for the behavior of their children and will participate in the daycare and other children's programs.

6. An I.D. and a health certificate will be required.

7. Food stamp card must be given to office at time of acceptance.

8. All medications must be given to Director for distribution as required by Day/Night Manager.

9. A SLED check will be done.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CHERAW - OFFICE OF RESIDENT SERVICES

Post Office Box 891
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
Walk-In Address:
1345 Dizzy Gillespie Drive
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-7222

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Indian Creek, Dizzy Gillespie, Miller Ingram, Fred Horris and John Motle communities
Eligibility/Fees: Resident and non-resident status depending on program
Application Procedure: N/A
Agency Purpose: To develop programs and activities to help assimilate into the community. The programs and activities are designed to increase self-esteem, instill self-confidence and promote self-sufficiency.

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HOSPICE OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

Post Office Box 293
140 South Page Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709-0293
Executive Director: John Douglas
Patient Care/Family Services Coordinator: Dorshelle J. Hart
Community Relations/Development Coordinator: Cindy Beard
(843)623-9155 Daytime
(843)623-3832 After hours emergency - request a Hospice nurse

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County.
Eligibility/Fees: Patients are accepted regardless of ability to pay for care. If the patient has Medicare or Medicaid, they may elect to become eligible for the special Hospice Benefit. Also, many health insurance companies offer a comprehensive Hospice care benefit. A sliding fee scale is offered for patients who have no coverage. However, care will never be denied or diminished because of an inability to pay.
Application Procedure: Anyone, including physicians, hospital discharge planners, patients, families, friends or other health professionals or community agencies may make a referral to Hospice, with decision of appropriateness being made by the patient, family, attending physician and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team. The patient or their primary caregiver must be a resident of Chesterfield County. The patient must have a guesstimated six months or less life expectancy and no longer be seeking aggressive or curative treatment. The patient and family must want Hospice services and have a commitment to caring for the patient at home, and it is desirable that there be a responsible person in the home who is willing to act as the patient’s primary caregiver.
Agency Purpose: The purpose of Hospice is to provide quality, compassionate health care and supportive services for eligible terminally ill persons and their families in Chesterfield County, enabling them to experience death with grace and dignity and helping them to maintain optimal quality of life while dealing with the emotional and physical problems inherent to this situation.
Program Services: A highly specialized interdisciplinary team offers help and support on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-days-a-week basis. A primary care nurse is assigned to each patient/family to make assessments and to provide coordinated and skilled nursing care as required and/or needed, working closely with the attending physician in the management of pain and other symptoms. Certified nursing assistants assist the family and significant others in providing personal care and homemaking services for the patient. A cosmetologist adds quality to the lives of patients and caregivers through the offering of these services. Medical social workers help identify and resolve problems, coordinating other community resources as indicated, and provide counseling as needed. A chaplain is available to provide spiritual support and counseling. Trained volunteers provide companionship and friendship for patients and families, running errands, helping with light home tasks, providing transportation, and offering brief periods of relief for the caregiver. Bereavement services and support are offered through individual and group counseling and are available for the family and significant others for one year following the patient's death. Other coordinated services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, dietary counseling, medical equipment/supplies, drugs, respite care, continuous home care and general in-patient care.

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LEGAL SERVICES

311 East Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, South Carolina 29550
(843) 332-1162
1-888-346-5592

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday 8:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Friday
Area Served: Kershaw, Lee, Marlboro, Dillon, Darlington and Chesterfield counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Free services if income and asset eligible
Application Procedure: Call above number.
Agency Purpose: To provide high quality legal representation to those who cannot afford a private attorney.
Program Services:
- Domestic: custody, child support, paternity, alimony, property division, separate maintenance and support, and divorces (physical cruelty and one year separation only). We only handle family cases that contain an economic benefit for our client or where there is domestic violence.
-Housing: evictions, foreclosures, and denial of public housing, rent calculations, challenge substandard housing.
-Public Benefits: Social Security disability terminations, Social Security and SSI overpayments, Food Stamps denial, TANF (AFDC) denial, Food Stamp/TANF overpayment and Medicaid and Medicare problems.
-Consumer: deficiency actions, defective car (if case is turned down by two private attorneys) and other consumer problems. Bankruptcies are referred to the S.C. Bar's Pro Bono Program or the Private Bar Involvement Program.
-Employment: denial of unemployment compensation.
-Wills/Power of Attorney: wills or Power of Attorney forms for clients who are homebound and are referred to us by Hospice or a similar agency. We refer other wills to the S.C. Bar's Pro Bono Program.

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LYNCHES RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

Post Office Box 308
1104 West McGregor Street
Pageland, South Carolina 29728
(843) 672-6111

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Kershaw, Lancaster Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: $50 same day connect, $25 next day connect, $5 membership fee plus a deposit. Deposits are $45 if building or buying, $345 for mobile homes and renting homes dependent on credit history.
Application Procedure: Apply at Lynches River Electric Cooperative, Inc., headquarters in Pageland.
Agency Purpose: Provide electricity.
Program Services:

• Energy Efficient Home Program - homes that meet energy efficient standards receive a discount rate on the monthly electric bill

• H2O Advantage Program - replaces old inefficient water heaters with new, high efficiency ones

• Loan Program - low interest rates are available for consumers who qualify for energy saving home improvements

• Outdoor Lighting - protects homes or businesses.

• Operation Round-Up - assists with emergency needs but does not help with electric bills.

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MARCH OF DIMES

339 East Main Street, Suite #113
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
(803) 328-0929
1-888-MODIMES
www.modimes.org

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Resource Center is available 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday to answer questions about pregnancy, birth defects and related topics.
Area Served: York, Lancaster, Chester, Union, Cherokee and Chesterfield Counties
Application Procedure: For a community to receive funds, a request through Grant Application should be made to the March of Dimes office.
Agency Purpose: The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality.
Program Services: Public Health Education: PHE materials available, Health Fairs, Speech Presentations, ETC. Professional Health Education: Nursing Modules Available For Seminars or Self Study. Stork's Nest: Prenatal Education & Incentive program with Collaboration with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Commenzan Bien: Spanish Prenatal Education Program. Project Alpha: Male Mentoring Program in Collaboration with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Collegiate Council: College Age Volunteers working to promote the mission of The March of Dimes and the importance of volunteerism. Fund Raising Opportunities: Participating in Fundraising on an individual basis or as part of a team (such as annual Walk America Event).

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MARLBORO PARK SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Post Office Box 738
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-2881

Office Hours: 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro and surrounding counties.
Eligibility/Fees: 55 years and older
Agency Purpose: Psychiatric programs for patients age 55 or older.
Program Services: Intensity of Service: continuous observations and control of behavior to protect self, others, and/or property (e.g. isolation, restraint, and other suicide/homicide precautions). Comprehensive multi-model therapy plan requiring close medical supervision and coordination due to its complexity and/or severity of the patients' signs and symptoms. Psychotropic medications which require (at least daily) observation and need for close and continuous skilled medical observation due to side effects.

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MCBEE AMERICAN LEGION POST #139

Post Office Box 177
Pine Street
McBee, South Carolina 29101

Area Served: McBee.
Eligibility/Fees: Must be a war veteran. $20 per year.
Application Procedure: Upon request.
Agency Purpose: To assist veterans with any service connected injuries.

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MCBEE LIONS CLUB

c/o Dave Robinson
Route 2, Box 331-A
McBee, South Carolina 29101
(843) 335-8623
(843) 335-7791

Area Served: McBee.
Eligibility/Fees: $130 per year (includes meals).
Application Procedure: Must be approved by chapter members.
Agency Purpose: Civic organization to help people improve health, especially eye problems, and other community projects.
Program Services: Sponsors programs to help with eye and hearing problems. Mobile unit checks eyes and blood pressure yearly of people in the community. Collects old eyeglasses to be recycled and used again. Has fund raisers and donates money to various community projects and to schools.

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MCBEE RESCUE SQUAD

Post Office Box 355
Cypress Avenue
McBee, South Carolina 29101
(843) 335-5555

Office Hours: 24-hours
Area Served: Alligator District
Agency Purpose: Rescue and emergency ambulance service.
Program Services: Volunteer rescue and emergency ambulance service. We answer emergency sick calls, wrecks, search and rescue, etc. We are all volunteers. We do not charge for our services.

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NATIONAL RUNAWAY SWITCHBOARD

3080 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60657
1-800-621-4000

Office Hours: 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Area Service: National
Eligibility/Fees: None
Application Procedure: Call
Agency Purpose: Crisis hotline for youth and families
Program Services: Hotline providing Crisis Intervention, information and referral, message delivery and conferencing services, free bus rides home for qualified runaways.

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NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Post Office Drawer 1007
1201 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 921-6900
1-800-921-7399

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro and Dillon Counties (available to South Carolina citizens)Eligibility/Fees: Normally requires high school graduation. Full-time tuition $850 per semester. Some programs available through employers. Continuing education programs available.
Application Procedure: Application Form and $12.50 application fee. Placement testing required for most programs for credit. Other programs available. Check with college personnel.
Agency Purpose: Two Year Technical College
Program Services: College credit classes: Available on the semester system. Transferrable to four-year colleges. Some programs designed to give a terminal degree. Continuing education: Non-credit courses. Offers Continuing Education Units. Available for career advancement or personal interest. Costs vary based on length.

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OLD CHERAWS CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

620 Kershaw Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520

Agency Purpose: Preservation of United States Heritage; high standards in life.
Program Services: Essay contest for sixth and seventh graders, Good Citizenship award, donation to Tamassee School, tree planting, donations to service sponsored by DAR, American History Month honored.

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OPTIMIST CLUB OF CHERAW

Post Office Box 1171
Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-2088

Area Served: Town of Cheraw.
Eligibility/Fees: Membership fee $25. Dues $64 per year.
Application Procedure: Fill out application. Approved by Board.
Agency Purpose: Youth Organization
Program Services:

• Sponsors three youth teams in Cheraw

• Tri-Star Football competition

• Sponsors and conducts the Annual Optimist Christmas Parade

• Buy Christmas presents for 12 needy children

• Tri-Star Basketball competition

• Junior high oratorical contest

• Respect for Law Week

• Bicycle Safety Week

• Optimists In Action Day

• Sponsors Boy’s State participants

• Sponsors Junior World Golf Tournament

• Sponsors the Octagon Club of Cheraw High School.

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PAGELAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Post Office Box 56
128 North Pearl Street
Pageland, South Carolina 29728
(843) 672-6400
email: PagelandCham@SHTC.net

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday-Friday
Area Served: Pageland/Jefferson/Mt. Croghan
Eligibility/Fees: Fee determined by the size of business.
Application Procedure: Fill out application and pay dues.
Agency Purpose: To promote growth in the area.
Program Services:

• Membership Committee - promote membership.

• Design Committee - beautify area.

• Industrial Committee - promote industry.

• Special Events - plan special projects for the town.

• Medical Committee - help to meet medical needs of community.

• Economic Restructuring - promote growth in area.

• Legislative - keep abreast of changes in legislature.

• Retail Committee - help retailers through special projects.

• Grand Openings - Ribbon cuttings

• Seminars

• Serving as a central source of information for the community

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PALMETTO CENTER

A facility of the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department.
Post Office Box 5357
1709 Stokes Road
Florence, South Carolina 29502
(843) 662-9378

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: State of South Carolina.
Eligibility/Fees: Available to all South Carolina residents who have an alcohol or other drug problem and are at least 16 years old. Applicants determined economically eligible by their home area vocational rehabilitation counselor do not pay anything. Others pay $84.46 per day.
Application Procedure: Persons must apply through their local office of vocational rehabilitation, anywhere in South Carolina. See South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation.
Agency Purpose: Inpatient treatment of alcohol and other drug addiction problems.
Program Services:

• Medical evaluation and daily medical monitoring while in residency.

• Psychological evaluation.

• Group therapy of various kinds.

• Individual counseling, adjunctive to group therapy

• Alcohol/Drug education and introduction to Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous

• Vocational evaluation

• Socialization, recreational and spiritual life activities

• Referral to home area vocational rehabilitation counselor through whom other aftercare services are coordinated

• Nutritional meals served three times daily, seven days weekly

• Family therapy

Other services available through a person’s home area Vocational Rehabilitation counselor prior to their coming to Palmetto Center and especially afterward, including medical evaluation and treatment, surgery, vocational evaluation and work adjustment, assistance in job finding, vocational training, education, etc. A person’s Palmetto Center treatment records are automatically mailed to the VR counselor who referred him/her to the Center after discharge so they can be used in aftercare counseling and the provision of other support services.

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PARENTS ANONYMOUS OF SOUTH CAROLINA

Post Office Box 80099
Charleston, South Carolina 29416
1-800-326-8621

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: State of South Carolina
Eligibility/Fees: None
Agency Purpose: Prevent child abuse by strengthening families and communities.

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PATRICK RESCUE SQUAD

Post Office Box 213
Patrick, South Carolina 29584
(843) 498-6800

Area Served: General area around Patrick.
Eligibility/Fees: No fees, but required to attend EMT course to participate as a squad volunteer.
Application Procedure: Get one from an officer and turn back in filled out.
Agency Purpose: For transportation to nearest hospital and rescue of people in area with trauma or illness.
Program Services: Provides emergency transport and care for illness and trauma; extrication team - for wrecks, pin-ins, etc.; CPR instructor available on squad.

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PEE DEE CHILDREN’S REHABILITATIVE SERVICES

145 East Cheves Street
Florence, South Carolina 29506
(843) 661-4829

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Dillon County, Florence County, Marion County, Marlboro County.
Eligibility/Fees: Serves children age 0-21 who meet financial guidelines, diagnosis within scope of program.
Application Procedure: Referrals to CRS may be made by any interested individual, agency or organization using the Application for Special Services Form (DHEC 1625). Application should be completed in the County Health Department in which patient resides. Application is reviewed in Central Office to determine program eligibility.
Program Services:

• Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate Craniofacial Clinic

• Developmental Clinic

• Genetic Clinic

• Metabolic/Endocrine Clinic

• Orthopedic/Pediatric Clinics

• Pediatric Cardiology Clinics

• Sickle Cell Clinic

• Scoliosis Clinic

• Urology Clinic

Special Services provided include orthodontia (craniofacial anomalies), special dietary formula, metabolic formula, disposable incontinence products, hospital and emergency care (sickle cell and hemophilia), some out-of-state care, medications/pharmaceuticals, hemophilia products, neurodevelopmental evaluations, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, hearing aid and related items, medical equipment and supplies.

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PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT

220 South Irby Street
Florence, South Carolina 29503
(843) 669-4694
1-800-273-1820 - 24 hour crisis line

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro, Florence, Darlington, Williamsburg, Marion, Dillon Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Serves all victims of abuse or significant others regardless of age, race or gender (no fees).
Agency Purpose: Pee Dee Coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to the reduction of rape, family violence and child abuse and to the needs of its victims.
Program Services:

• Short-term crisis counseling

• Information and referrals

• Victim advocacy

• 24-hour emergency shelter

• 24-hour crisis line

• Hospital and criminal justice advocacy

• Multidisciplinary child abuse center

• Local battered women’s shelter

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PEE DEE COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROGRAM

Post Office Box 1351
Florence, South Carolina 29503
Walk-In Address:
234 S. Dargan Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 673-2008

Office Hours:
9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

Groups:
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Monday (Men's and Women's) and Thursday evening.
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday morning

Area Served: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion, Marlboro and Williamsburg Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Any individual with anger or relationship issues is eligible for the program. Primarily, individuals are involved in a violent incident with a partner or family member that led to involvement with law enforcement and Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV) charges. An individual initial interview lasts one hour and costs $40. Individuals are then assigned to a group and required to meet once per week for two hours for 16 sessions and pay $20 per group.
Application Process: Call (843) 673-2008 and schedule the appointment for the initial interview.
Program Services: The initial interview covers many related areas of an individual’s life. The group sessions focus on education and discussion of issues related to domestic violence and behavior management. Services are confidential.

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PEE DEE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.

Post Office Box 491
1355 East McIver Road
Darlington, South Carolina 29532
(843) 665-4070

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Florence, Darlington, Chesterfield and Lee Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Serves all members in the above listed counties.
Application Procedure: Consumers must come into office to apply for service. Membership fee is $5 plus service connection fee and deposit.
Agency Purpose: To provide retail electric service.
Program Services: Energy Resource Conservation Loan - low interest loan to upgrade heating and cooling system to achieve a more energy efficient home.

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PEE DEE HEALTHY PEOPLE

Post Office Box 7266
Florence, South Carolina 29502-7266

Area Served: Florence, Darlington, Marion, Dillon, Marlboro, Chesterfield counties
Eligibility/Fees: $15.00 agency, $5.00 individual
Application Procedure: complete membership form
Agency Purpose: Coordination and collaboration of Health Issues in six counties, current focus tobacco use prevention and control.

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PEE DEE HEALTHY START, INC.

314 W. Pine St.
Florence, South Carolina 29501
800-747-2229 or (843) 662-1482

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Darlington, Marlboro, Marion, Dillon and Williamsburg counties
Eligibility/Fees: For home visits women ages 10-44 and males ages 15-30
Application Procedure: Contact main office
Agency Purpose: Teen pregnancy prevention, education of prenatal/postpartum clients regarding their pregnancies and/or infants. Provision of transportation as needed to doctor appointments, etc. Referrals to appropriate agencies as needed. Male outreach services.

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PEE DEE HIV PREVENTION COLLABORATION (PDHPC)

1113 Oakland Avenue
Florence, South Carolina 29506
Contact persons: Cynthia Jenkins and Philip Nash
(843) 676-1076 ext 104 & 105
(843) 676-1077

Area Served: We serve all the six Pee Dee Counties: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marion and Marlboro.
Agency Purpose: To plan, implement, sustain, and evaluate HIV prevention activities targeting at-risk populations in the region, primarily at-risk African-Americans and other ethnic minorities.
Program Services: HIV/AIDS prevention education is provided to correctional centers, adult education centers, community centers, schools, churches, barbershops, department of social services, etc. We also distribute HIV prevention brochures and free female and male condoms for the public in some barbershops.

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PEE DEE PASTORAL COUNSELING, LLC

James E. Braswell, M.Div
2489 Hoffmeyer Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 615-7718
Fax: (843) 292-8352
email: jbras60698@cs.com

Program Services: Mr. Braswell provides marital, premarital and family counseling. He also addresses a variety of mental health concerns, including grief, divorce recovery, depression, anxiety, stress management, anger management and behavioral changes. Mr. Braswell is a network provider for several managed care companies, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC, Companion HealthCare, Cigna and Managed Health Network. He provides claims filing and will accept third party payments. Mr. Braswell also provides fee reductions to insure that persons with lower family incomes may be able to receive pastoral counseling. Services are provided by appointment only. The office hours in Cheraw are Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. To obtain additional information, call (843) 615-7718. Brochures are available at the First Methodist Church office

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PEE DEE PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTER

Lisa M. Jackel, Ph.D.
520 W. Palmetto St.
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 667-3257

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
Area Served: Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Sumter, Charleston and others
Eligibility/Fees: Medicaid, Private Pay $60-$100 an hour
Application Procedure: Call
Agency Purpose: Child, Family, Couples Therapy
Program Services: Individual Adult/Child/Adolescent Therapy, Family and Couples for: Women's Issues, Abuse Issues, ADHD, Behavior Problems, Depression and other Emotional Disorders.

-Psychological Evaluations, Custody and other Court Evaluations For: Learning Difficulties, ADHD, Emotional Disorders, Developmental Delays, Autism and Criminal/Family Court cases.

-Group Therapy for: Social Skills, Parenting, Child/Adolescent Behavior Problems, Alcohol and Drug Issues, Eating Disorders and

Other Areas of Interest.

-Workshops for children, adolescents and adults: Self Esteem, Self Confidence, Assertiveness, Positive Body Image, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, Divorce in the family.

Parent Workshops: Improving brother/sister relationships, Effectively communicating with your child.

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PEE DEE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Post Office Box 2071
313 Stadium Road
Florence, South Carolina 29503
(843) 537-6577 (Cheraw) (843) 665-2227 (Florence)

Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro, Marion, Dillon, Darlington, and Florence Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Contract rates or general public fare depending upon distance.
Agency Purpose: Provide general public transportation to service area.

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PEE DEE SPEECH AND HEARING, INC.

Post Office Box 804
153 North Baroody Street
Florence, South Carolina 29503
(843) 662-7802

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Area Served: Entire Pee Dee Area.
Eligibility/Fees: Anyone is eligible, no one is refused.
Application Procedure: Call to schedule appointment.
Agency Purpose: To provide the necessary speech, language & hearing services to residents of the Pee Dee area.
Program Services:
• Speech Pathology - provision of diagnostic and therapeutic services to individuals of all ages who have communication disorders.
• Audiology - provision of all audiological services.
• Hearing Impaired - Preschool and infant stimulation for children one month - four years of age who have hearing loss.
• Nursing Home - provision of speech pathology/audiology services to patients in nursing homes within the immediate area.
• Industrial Audiology - provision of hearing testing to local industries to help meet OSHA guidelines.
• Hearing Aid Sales - provides hearing aids for more reasonable costs than that being offered by local resources.

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PEE DEE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER AND DAYCARE HOME

411 South Jarrott Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 678-3410

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: The homeless segment of our society.
Eligibility/Fees: If a resident is working, we ask that they donate $3 a day.
Application Procedure: An intake application is done accompanied with a statement from some referral that the person is homeless.
Agency Purpose: To help the resident become self-sufficient.
Program Services: After a resident is admitted to the shelter, the resident is expected to get into some kind of training that will lead to self-sufficiency or to get a job that will lead to self-sufficiency. The shelter provides supportive services that will help the resident move toward self-sufficiency, such as child care, transportation, and medical assistance. On-site adult education programs are also available. Job search skills are rendered additionally.

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SALVATION ARMY

Post Office Box 4108
Florence, South Carolina 29502
Walk-In Address:
2210 Hoffmeyer Road
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 662-4461
Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed 12 noon - 1 p.m.
Area Served: Florence, Marion, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Dillon and Darlington Counties
Eligibility/Fees: Must have final notice or disconnect notice for utilities, must be one month behind for rent, clothes and food as needed. No fees.
Application Procedure: Must have an appointment to come in and meet with our social worker.
Program Services:
1. Utilities - assist with keeping service from being interrupted.
2. Rent or mortgage - assist with keeping families from being evicted.
3. (Florence) Food as needed.
4. Clothes - if needed.
5. Shelter - from one to three evenings (Florence)

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SANDHILLS MEDICAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Post Office Box 366
McBee, South Carolina 29101
(843) 335-8291

Office Hours: M,T,Th,F - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; W - 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Post Office Box 249
409 E. Church Street
Jefferson, South Carolina 29718
(843) 658-3005

Office Hours: M - Th: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; F - 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Area Served: Western Chesterfield and Eastern Kershaw Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Serves all persons using sliding fee scale.
Application Procedure: Call for appointment.
Agency Purpose: Provide medical services.
Program Services:
• Primary care and preventive services
• Diagnostic lab and X-ray
• Pharmacy
• Emergency medical services
• Referral services to supplemental service providers and hospitals
• Case management services
• Information on the availability and proper use of health services
• Translation services
• Health education
• Outreach services
• Mental health
• Disease screening and infection control

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SANDHILLS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC.

Post Office Box 519
122 South Main Street
Jefferson, South Carolina 29718
(843) 658-7900

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m Mon-Fri.
Area Served: Chesterfield & Kershaw Counties
Eligibility/Fees: Please call or see web page at www.shtc.net
Application Procedure: Please call or see web page at www.shtc.net
Agency Purpose: Provision of telecommunications service.
Program Services:
Commercial and Residential Telephone Installation and Repair
Custom Calling Services and Class Features
Local Internet Access Service
Tone and Voice, Digital and Alpha Paging
PBX and Key Systems
Voice Mail
Centrex Lines

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SENIOR CIRCLE - CHESTERFIELD GENERAL

914 Chesterfield Highway
Cheraw, South Carolina
(843) 921-6725

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield
Eligibility/Fees: $15 per year
Application Procedure: Complete one written application and pay $15 fee.
Agency Purpose: To improve the health and wellness of people 50 and over.

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SOLICITOR'S OFFICE, 4TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

1 Public Square
Room 410
Darlington, South Carolina 29542
(843) 537-3972 - Chesterfield
(843) 479-9577 - Marlboro
(843) 774-1448 - Dillon
(843) 398-4300 - Darlington

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon and Darlington
Agency Purpose: State prosecution
Program Services: Pre-Trial Intervention for adult first time offenders; various programs for juvenile defenders.

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SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND

Main Headquarters
1430 Confederate Avenue
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
1-800-922-2222

(for VR, Prevention & IDL services)
Florence District Office
825 West Evans Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501
(843) 661-4788

(for children services)
Rock Hill Office
339 East Main Street, Suite 3
Rock Hill, South Carolina
(803)324-1845
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Statewide.
Eligibility/Fees: Eligibility for most services is contingent upon meeting the legal definition of blindness: having a central vision acuity of 20/200 in the better eye with best corrective lens, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less. Individuals with a severe visual disability which will result in legal blindness within a 24-month period also are eligible for services. Legal blindness must be verified by an acceptable eye examination. There are financial eligibility requirements for some services.

Agency Purpose: When blindness or severe visual impairment results in difficulty performing normal daily activities, the South Carolina Commission for the Blind is the agency to contact. The Commission provides rehabilitative services, adjustment to blindness training, counseling and various other services to legally blind and visually impaired residents of the state.

Program Services: Vocational rehabilitation, low vision clinics, independent living services for the elderly blind (55 and older), prevention of blindness, children’s services, educational radio for the blind, volunteer program, media center.

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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE

Post Office Box 21
101 Main Street
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-2378

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Referrals accompanied by a police incident report for juveniles committing delinquency offense(s). No fees.
Agency Purpose: To provide rehabilitative services to juveniles that are part of the judicial system, to provide prevention to children at risk, as well as to protect the public.
Program Services: Supervision of juvenile probationers and parolees that must be mandated by Family Court and the Juvenile Parole Board, respectively.

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SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PROBATION, PAROLE AND PARDON SERVICES

Post Office Box 228
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Walk-In Address:
200 W. Main Street (County Courthouse)
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-7748

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Agency Purpose: To enhance community safety through the supervision of probationers and parolees.
Program Services: Monitor and supervise probation and parole cases. We make sure that these offenders are given every chance to straighten their lives out. We make referrals to local agencies and service providers.

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SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC AND GAS

Post Office Box 351
227 Market Street
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-7481 Cheraw
(843) 672-2165 Pageland/Jefferson

Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Application Procedure: Call in. If deposit is required, customer must come into office. Amount of deposit dependent upon residence.
Agency Purpose: Provide natural gas to industrial, commercial and residential accounts and excellent customer service.
Program Services: Project Share to assist needy with emergency needs other than gas bill. Funds distributed through C-MEOC and DSS. Light pilots, clean heaters 24-hour emergency call. Natural gas service - Pageland, Jefferson, Cheraw, McBee and Wallace. Appliance sales and service, contact Sales department at 1-800-600-6514. Repair parts (appliances).

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SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION

Post Office Drawer 798
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
Walk-In Address:
460 Highway 9 West
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-4081 or (843) 537-5040

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Marlboro and Chesterfield Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: All services are available to the public at no charge.
Application Procedure: In person
Agency Purpose: To offer labor exchange services to employers and job seekers and unemployment insurance to help with financial stability for qualified applicants.

Program Services:
1. Unemployment Insurance
2. Job Seeker registration/referral
3. Employer job listings/referrals
4. WIA eligibility and referral

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SOUTH CAROLINA LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

Post Office Box 21398
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
Walk-In Address:
4400 Broad River Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29210
(803) 737-9000
Emergency Phone: (803) 896-7000

Office Hours: 24 hours a day
Area Served: State of South Carolina
Agency Purpose: Law Enforcement

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SOUTH CAROLINA PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR THE HANDICAPPED, INC. (SCP&A) REGION III

520 West Palmetto Street
Florence, South Carolina 29501

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Pee Dee area
Eligibility/Fees: Any age person with a physical or mental disability who has a violation of his/her rights based on the disability.
Application Procedure: Call or write SCP&A. Accept self-referral, family, friend or agency referral. However, client (or parent/legal guard guardian) must agree/sign written authorization for P&A assistance
Agency Purpose: Provide advocacy services to any person with a physical or mental disability who has a violation of his/her rights based on the disability.

Program Services:

• PAIDD - Protection for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.
• PAIMI - Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness; for persons who allege violation while they were/are residents of an inpatient treatment facility.
• PAIR - Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights.
• “OD” - Other Disability; covers clients not served in above categories.
• I&R - Information and Referral to services or information relevant to disability laws, etc.
• Training - to consumer regarding laws and rights.

All programs provide advocacy for individuals with mental or physical disability who allege violations of their rights based on the disability, through information, referral, counseling, negotiation, and, if necessary, litigation.

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SOUTH CAROLINA SERVICES INFORMATION SYSTEM (SCSIS)

USC School of Medicine
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
1-800-922-1107

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility/Fees: Anyone needing information on aging or disability services in South Carolina.
Application Procedure: Call toll-free number.
Agency Purpose: Link people with disabilities and the elderly to needed services.
Program Services: Referrals, advocacy, intervention, conference calendar of training events, used equipment exchange.

Visit website at www.scis.org

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SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY 1890 EXTENSION PROGRAM

Post Office Box 1033
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
Walk-In Address:
213 E. Market Street
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-6991

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon, Marion and Florence Counties
Eligibility/Fees: None
Agency Purpose: To help people improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge to address issues and needs.

Program Services:

1. Family Development and Resource Management: This program provides youth and adults with programs and information to aid in the reduction of adolescent pregnancy and early sexual activity. Effective parenting skills are taught to reinforce positive growth in family relationships. Food, nutrition and health issues are taught to educate individuals on making wise food choices.

2. 4-H Youth and Development: The Youth Development program focuses on three major areas: economics, jobs and careers, and life skills development and summer camp.

3. Agriculture and Natural Resources: The Agriculture and Natural Resources program focuses on livestock, home ground and gardens, vegetable making, field crop production and forestry improvement.

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SOUTH CAROLINA VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

1029 Highway 9 West
Bennettsville, South Carolina 29512
(843) 479-8318

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Available on Wednesdays by appointment at DSS, 201 North Page St., Chesterfield, SC
Area Served: Chesterfield and Marlboro Counties
Eligibility/Fees: As determined by Vocational Rehabilitation
Application Procedure: Contact Vocational Rehabilitation office or a counselor.
Agency Purpose: Vocationally rehabilitate individuals with disabilities in order to return them to gainful employment.
Program Services: Counseling and guidance; medical and psychological evaluations (treatment if warranted); vocational evaluations; personal, social and work adjustment training; vocational training; placement and follow-up.

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SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME ALLIANCE (SIDS ALLIANCE)

1314 Bedford Avenue
Suite 210
Baltimore, Maryland 21208
1-800-221-7437

Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Area Served: Nationwide
Eligibility/Fees: None
Agency Purpose: Services for SIDS families, research and educating the public.

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THE EASTER SEAL SOCIETY

State Headquarters:
3020 Farrow Road
Columbia, South Carolina 29203
1-800-951-4090

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Any child or adult with a physical disability who is not eligible for assistance through other programs may be eligible to receive services.
Application Procedure: One page form with doctor’s signature or prescription. Call 1-800-951-4090 to get the form.
Agency Purpose: To promote maximum independence of people with disabilities.
Program Services: Financial assistance to purchase medically prescribed equipment and services. Provides information/referral service and advocacy services. Services purchased include physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Also, financial assistance toward the purchase of prescribed orthopedic shoes, braces, stockings, and prosthetic devices. Provides financial assistance to offset out-of-town travel costs to receive medical or rehabilitative services. Equipment loan such as wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, and other equipment. Ability of services is dependent upon in-county fundraising through the Buck-A-Cup campaign.

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TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Post Office Box 471
207 Commerce Avenue
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
Director: Janice A. Rozier, MSW
(843) 623-2229

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 24-hour emergency services.
Area Served: Chesterfield County
Eligibility/Fees: Serves all ages, regardless of financial status. Fees set on state fee schedule. Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance filed.
Application Procedure: Emergency - walk-ins; scheduled appointments; agency recommended self; physicians.
Agency Purpose: To provide mental health services to county residents who suffer from mental health illness.
Program Services: The agency provides treatment, consultation and education services to people and their families who suffer from either a serious mental illness or a significant inability to cope with daily stresses of life.
Ancillary Service Areas:
- Dual Diagnosis Group: Serving consumers with mental illness and alcohol and/or drug dependencies.
- Children/adolescents up to age 18.
- Chronically mentally ill, all ages.
- Adult outpatient - over 18 services provided utilizing individual and group therapies.

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UNION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

600 Hospital Drive
Monroe, North Carolina 28112
(704) 283-3100

Office Hours: 24 hours
Area Served: Union County and surrounding counties.
Program Services: Acute hospital, long-term care, day surgery, 24-hour emergency room, substance abuse center, intensive care/coronary care, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, MRI, cat scan, mammography, diagnostic radiology, cath lab, lithrotripsy, birthing rooms.

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UNITED WAY OF CHESTERFIELD COUNTY

Post Office Box 433
Chesterfield, South Carolina 29709
(843) 623-5418

Area Served: Chesterfield
Program Services: Jefferson/Pageland United Way was organized to combine separate charitable fund-raising drives into one annual appeal. We cannot eliminate all appeals, but our system does reduce costly and competing demands for money and volunteers. United Way is the most efficient of all charitable organizations. Distribution of funds is a vital United Way function. Through United Way, volunteers consider the requests of member agencies, monitor service delivery, and identify health and social service needs of the community whereby the most citizens are affected.

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UNITED WAY OF JEFFERSON/PAGELAND

Post Office Box 914
Jefferson, South Carolina 29728
(843) 672-5111

Area Served: Jefferson/Pageland
Eligibility/Fees: All requests are considered by board of directors. Only those meeting financial criteria are considered.
Application Procedure: Letter of request and application form along with financial statement.
Agency Purpose: see below
Program Services: Jefferson/Pageland United Way was organized to combine separate charitable fund-raising drives into one annual appeal. We cannot eliminate all appeals, but our system does reduce costly and competing demands for money and volunteers. United Way is the most efficient of all charitable organizations. Distribution of funds is a vital United Way function. Through United Way, volunteers consider the requests of member agencies, monitor service delivery, and identify health and social service needs of the community whereby the most citizens are affected.

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VANTAGE POINT (Area Agency on Aging)

Post Office Box 999
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551
Walk-In Address:
201 South Fifth Street
Hartsville, South Carolina 29551
(843) 383-8632

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Pee Dee
Eligibility/Fees: Must be 60 years old or older. No fees.

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VFW POST 4786

Meeting held at American Legion Building on Legion St, Pageland, SC 29728
(843) 672-7591

Area Served: Pageland
Eligibility/Fees: $15 per year; veterans must have served in combat area and a check of DD 214 Form.
Application Procedure: May be obtained by calling above number
Agency Purpose: To keep veterans informed of changes to the policies and needs of veterans.
Program Services: We help get disabled persons to church. We display flags on all veterans' graves at the area churches on Veterans Day and Memorial Day each year.

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VISITING NURSES SERVICE

Post Office Box 207
Cheraw, South Carolina 29520
(843) 537-3020 Cheraw
(843) 395-0006 Darlington
1-800-922-1668 Marlboro
1-800-638-3445 Dillon and Lee counties
(843) 667-1515 Florence and Marion

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Area Served: Florence, Marion, Dillon, Lee, Chesterfield, Darlington and Marlboro Counties.
Eligibility/Fees: Medicare, Medicaid and Insurance
Agency Purpose: Home health care.

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4-H Clemson Extension Service
S.C. State Extension

Abuse/neglect Chesterfield County Dept Social Services
Guardian Ad Litem

Pee Dee Coalition Against

Domestic/Sexual Assault

Tri-County Community Mental Health

Accident prevention Sandhills Medical Foundation

Alcohol abuse Al Anon

Alcoholics Anonymous

ALPHA Center

Good Samaritan Colony

Palmetto Center

Adoption services Chesterfield County Dept Social Services

AIDS/HIV education American Red Cross

Chesterfield County Health

Department

Pee Dee HIV Collaboration

Ambulance service Cheraw Rescue Squad

Chesterfield Rescue Squad

McBee Rescue Squad

Patrick Rescue Squad

First Health

Appliances -gas S.C. Electric and Gas

Aquaculture Clemson Extension Service

Art Cheraw Arts Commission

Audiology Pee Dee Speech and Hearing

Bacteriological monitoring Chesterfield County Health

Department

Chesterfield County Rural Water

Company

Beautification - community Greater Cheraw Chamber of

Commerce

Pageland Chamber of Commerce

Blindness - services S.C. Commission for the Blind

Blood pressure Chesterfield County Health

Department

Blood services American Red Cross

Business see Economic

Career counseling Chesterfield - Marlboro Econ Opp

Council, Inc.

Chesterfield One Stop Career

Center

EOC One Stop Career Center

Northeastern Technical College

SC Vocational Rehabilitation

Case management services Chesterfield-Marlboro Econ Opp Council, Inc.

Child support enforcement Chesterfield County Dept Social Services

College scholarships Northeastern Technical College

Communication disorders Pee Dee Speech and Hearing

Community long term care Department of Health and Human Services Community Long Term Care

Communications with Armed

Forces American Red Cross

Conservation Clemson Extension Service

Contraception see Family Planning

Coroner Chesterfield County Government

Correction complex Chesterfield County Government

Counseling services ALPHA Center

CareSouth Carolina, Inc.

Chesterfield County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs

Good Samaritan Colony

Hospice of Chesterfield County

Pee Dee Coalition Against

Domestic/Sexual Assault

Pee Dee Healthy Start

Pee Dee Pastoral Care

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

S.C. Commission for the Blind

S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation

Tri-County Community Mental Health

Court - clerk Chesterfield County Government

CPR instruction American Red Cross

Northeastern Technical College

Patrick Rescue Squad

Criminal warrants Chesterfield County Government

Crisis intervention services Chesterfield County Dept Social

Services

Chesterfield-Marlboro Econ Opp Council, Inc.

Pee Dee Coalition Against

Domestic/Sexual Assault

CRS screening and evaluation Department of Health and

Environmental Control

Dance Cheraw Arts Commission

Day care licenses Chesterfield County Dept of Social Services

Deed registration Chesterfield County Government

Dental services Pee Dee Children's Rehabilitative

Services

Disabilities - programs Chesterfield County Board of

Disabilities and Special Needs

Chesterfield County School

District

Chesterfield County Multiple

Sclerosis/Chronic Illness Support

Group

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,

Carolinas Chapter

The Easter Seal Society

Pee Dee Children's Rehabilitative Services

S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation

S.C. Protection/Advocacy System for Handicapped

Domestic assault Pee Dee Coalition Against

Domestic/Sexual Assault

Downtown improvement Greater Cheraw Chamber of

Commerce

Greater Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

Pageland Chamber of Commerce

Drug addiction Al-Anon

Alcoholics Anonymous

ALPHA Center

Good Samaritan Colony

Florence Crittenton Services, Inc.

Palmetto Center

Ear problems McBee Lions Club

Pee Dee Speech and Hearing

Economic - community

involvement Greater Cheraw Chamber of

Commerce

Greater Chesterfield Chamber of

Commerce

Pageland Chamber of Commerce

Economic development Chesterfield County Government

Educational services ALPHA Center

American Cancer Society

American Red Cross

Chesterfield County First Steps

Chesterfield County Rural Water

Company, Inc.

Chesterfield County School

District

Chesterfield General Hospital

Chesterfield-Marlboro Econ Opp

Council, Inc.

Northeastern Technical College

Clemson University Extension

Service

March of Dimes

Optimist Club of Cheraw

Parents Anonymous

Pee Dee Coalition Against

Domestic/Sexual Assault

S.C. Vocational Rehabilitation

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance

Tri-County Community Mental Health Center

Healthy Start Project

Elderly - services for Chesterfield Active Day Center

Chesterfield County Council on

Aging

Chesterfield County Dept Social

Services

Dept of Health and Human

Services Community Long Term

Care

Marlboro Park Senior Mental

Health Program

Pee Dee Speech and Hearing

Senior Circle

S.C. Commission for the Blind

Vantage Point

see also Home Health Services

Medications see Crisis Intervention

see Financial Assistance

see Pharmacy

Mental health services CareSouth Carolina, Inc.

Pee Dee Pastoral Counseling

Pee Dee Professional Psychological

Center

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

Tri-County Community Mental

Health

see also Home Health Services

Old Towne Festival Greater Chesterfield Chamber of

Commerce

Optimists in Action Day Optimist Club of Cheraw

Parole/probation - adults S.C. Department of Probation and

Parole

Parole/probation - juvenile S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice

Passport applications Chesterfield County Government

Performing Arts Cheraw Arts Commission

Perinatal Association March of Dimes

Pharmacy CareSouth Carolina, Inc.

HealthQuest of Union County

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

Physical therapy Chesterfield County Health Dept

Hospice of Chesterfield County

The Easter Seal Society

see also Home Health Services

Plant management Clemson University Extension

Service

South Carolina State University 1890 Extension Program

Pregnancy services Florence Crittenton Services

Healthy Start Project

Chesterfield County Health

Department

March of Dimes

see also Home Health Services

Spring Festival Cheraw Arts Commission

STD screening CareSouth Carolina, Inc.

Chesterfield County Health

Department

Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc.

Substance abuse services Al-Anon

Alcoholics Anonymous

ALPHA Center

Chesterfield County Health

Department

Florence Crittenton Services

Good Samaritan Colony

Palmetto Center

Tax collections/appraisals/

assessments Chesterfield County Government

Teen pregnancy prevention Boys and Girls Club

Chesterfield County Coordinating

Council

Chesterfield County Department of

Social Services

Chesterfield County Health

Department

Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service

March of Dimes

Pee Dee Healthy Start