Aiken Public Safety
803-642-7620
Aiken County Sheriff
803-642-1761
If you or someone you know is in crisis now, seek help immediately. 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center or dial 911 for immediate assistance.
| Helpline | 211 or 648-9900 |
| Teenline | 803-641-4143 or 877-833-6211 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous/Ala-Non | 803-648-1509 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | 706-855-2419 |
| Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center | 803-641-7700 |
| Hartzog (North Augusta Location) | 803-278-0880 |
| HIV/AIDS | 803-642-1670 |
| Rape Crisis/Domestic Violence | 803-649-0480 or |
| (Cumbee Ctr.) | 803-641-4162 |
| Life Choices (Parenting Classes) | 803-649-9890 |
| SC Department of Social Services (Aiken) | 803-649-1111 |
| DSS (North Augusta Office) | 803-202-3500 |
| Medicaid | 803-643-1938 |
| Medicaid Van (for eligible recipients/appts.) | 866-445-6860 |
| SC Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation | 803-641-7630 |
| 803-642-8821 or 803-642-8818 | |
| Aiken Co Board of Disabilities | |
| ACTS (Food/Clothing/Assistance) | 803-642-5919 |
| American Red Cross | 803-641-4152 |
| Council on Aging | 803-648-5447 |
| Best Friend's Express | 803-648-6493 |
| Golden Harvest Food Bank | 803-648-0752 |
| Housing Authority, | 803-649-6673 |
| City of Aiken | |
| Regional Housing Authority | 803-259-3588 |
| Salvation Army | 803-648-0461 |
| United Way of Aiken County | 803-648-8331 |
| Aiken County Public Library | 803-642-2020 |
| SC Legal Services | 800-280-1851 |
| Aiken Co. Health Department | 803-642-1687 |
| WIC Offices | 803-642-1673 |
| for WIC appts: | 803-642-7543 |
| Aiken Regional Medical Centers | 803-641-5000 |
| Aurora Pavilion | 803-641-5900 |
| Children’s Place | 803-641-4144 |
| (Therapy for children) | |
| First Steps | 803-643-3845 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Aiken Co. | 803-641-2825 |
| Hitchcock Health Care | 803-648-8344 |
| Margaret J. Weston | 803-593-9283 |
| Health Care Ctr. | |
| Tri-Development Center | 803-642-8800 |
| TDC-Rep Payee Services | 803-642-8839 |
| SC Dept of Alcohol & | |
| Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) | 803-896-5555 |
Foreclosure Assistance
If you are facing foreclosure, please talk to a foreclosure avoidance counselor:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/
Mortgage/Rental Assistance:
(Limited availability/temporary assistance)
Community Action 803-648-6836
CMONA (Community Ministry of N. Aug) 803-279-5771
Housing, Shelter & Utility Assistance
Utility Assistance
Limited Availability / temporary assistance
ACTS (Area Churches Together Serving) 803-642-5919
Community Action 803-648-6836
CMONA (Community Ministry of N. Aug) 803-279-5771
Salvation Army 803-641-4141
Shelters
The Cumbee Center, For Abused Persons (803) 649-0480
if no answer (803) 641-4162
website: http://www.cumbeecenter.org/
135 Lancaster St. SW, Aiken, SC 29801-3821
Salvation Army, for men, women & families (803) 641-4149
website: www.salvationarmyaiken.org
604 Park Avenue, Aiken, SC 29802
Helping Hands, for abandoned, neglected or abused children (male/female) age Birth-21 y/o (803) 644-4189
website: http://helpinghandsaiken.org
My Fathers House, for homeless women struggling with substance abuse (803) 502-0285
website: http://crossroadsaiken.com/
808 York Street N.E., Aiken, SC 29801
Mt. Salem Outreach Ministries, for men only (803) 593-2276
2121 Augusta Rd, Gloverville, SC
Aiken County 211 Help Line 211 or (803) 641-4143
or (866)648-9900, if outside Aiken Co.
website: http://www.aikenhelpline211.org/main/
1055-B Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina, for pregnant women (843) 722-7526
website: http://www.florencecrittentonsc.org
19 Saint Margaret Rd, Charleston, SC 29402
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI), housing programs for clients w/ mental illness (803) 786-1844
website: http://www.mirci.org
3809 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29205
Garden City Rescue Mission (706) 724-6960 for women & families or (706) 722-2058 for men
828 Fenwick St, Augusta, GA
Salvation Army (GA), men, women & families (706) 826-7933
website: http://www.salvationarmyaugusta.org
1384 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30901
Midlands Area Consortium for the Homeless
website: www.midlandshomeless.com
Mental Health Referral Sources
Aiken Barnwell Mental Health Center (ABMHC) (803) 641-7700
website: http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/ab/index.html
1135 Gregg Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801
Accepted Insurance: Medicare,Medicaid, Some Private Insurance
Additional Information: Sliding Scale
Hartzog Center (803) 278-0880
website: http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/ab/hartzog.html
431 West Martintown Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
Accepted Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, Some Private Insurance
Additional Information: Sliding Scale
Aurora Pavilion (803) 641-5900
website: http://www.aikenregional.com/Hospital-Services/Behavioral-Health-Services
655 Medical Park Drive, Aiken, SC 29801
Aiken Psychiatric and Psychotherapy Associates (803) 642-3801
website: http://www.aikenpsych.com/index.html
33 Varden Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
Accepted Insurance: Medicare, Some Private Insurance
Additional Information: Bi-lingual services
Aiken Center for Alcohol & Drug Services (803) 649-1911
website: http://www.aikencenter.org/
1105 Gregg Hwy, Aiken, SC 29801
Accepted Insurance: SC Medicaid, Private Insurance
Additional Information: Bi-lingual services, Sliding Scale
Aiken County Board of Disabilities (803) 642-8821 or (803) 642-8818
PO Box 698, Aiken, SC 29802
1016 Vaucluse Rd, Aiken, SC 29801
Aiken County 211 Help Line 211 or (803) 641-4143
or if outside Aiken Co.(866)648-9900
website: http://www.aikenhelpline211.org/main/
1055-B Silver Bluff Rd, Aiken, SC 29803
Edgefield Mental Health Clinic (803) 637-5788
website: http://www.beckmancenter.com/
409 Simpkins St, Edgefield, SC 29824
Mental Health America of South Carolina (MHASC) (803) 779-5363
website: http://www.mha-sc.org/
SC Affiliate Directory:
http://www.mha-sc.org/Affiliates/
1823 Gadsden St, Columbia, SC 29201
National Mental Health America (NMHA)
Get more information at website: http://www.nmha.org/go/get-info/
National Affiliate Directory: http://www.nmha.org/go/searchMHA
Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) (803) 786-1844
3809 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC 29205
Affordable Housing
"A free place to list and find affordable housing in SC."
http://www.schousingsearch.com/
This is a FREE service for listing and locating affordable housing. If you need assistance, please contact our Customer Service Center toll free at 1-877-428-8844 or email Info@socialserve.com.
For additional information on housing in the state of SC:
http://www.sha.state.sc.us/ OR
http://www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?state=SC%2CSouth+Carolina
Aiken County Housing Authority
(803) 649-6673