Transitions Homeless Center, Midlands Housing Alliance
Day Center open every day, 8:30 am to 5 pm, at 2025 Main Street. Meals, showers, laundry and case management. Ask about a bed.
Official page: transitionssc.org/get-help
Emergency Shelter Tonight in South Carolina: Columbia, Charleston, Greenville and How to Get Help
How to find a safe place tonight in South Carolina: SC 211, the Transitions Homeless Center in Columbia, the Homeless Connection Line in Charleston, One80 Place, and Miracle Hill shelters in the Upstate.
Need help tonight?
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Hi friend. If you need somewhere to go tonight, you are not alone. Start with one call or one visit, and ask what is open near you. Space can change by the hour, so call first when you can.
Quick answers
Where can I go in Columbia?
Transitions Homeless Center at 2025 Main Street is open to any adult 18 or older who is experiencing homelessness. The Day Center is open every day, 8:30 am to 5 pm, and you do not need a referral to walk in. It has meals, showers and case management. To ask about a bed, come to the Day Center or call 803 708 4861.
Official page: transitionssc.org/get-help
What do I do in Charleston or the Lowcountry?
Call the Homeless Connection Line at 843 737 8357. They will ask a few questions about where you slept last night, talk through options like emergency shelter and support services, and make a plan with you. If you have no phone, you can visit a walk in access point listed on the Lowcountry Continuum of Care site.
Official page: lowcountrycoc.org/gethelp
Is there a shelter in Charleston?
One80 Place at 35 Walnut Street, Charleston, has a shelter where individuals, families and Veterans sleep each night. Call 843 723 9477. A community lunch is served every day from 1 pm to 1:30 pm. For housing help, start with the Homeless Connection Line at 843 737 8357.
Official page: one80place.org/get-help
Where can I go in Greenville or Spartanburg?
Miracle Hill runs rescue missions in the Upstate. Greenville Rescue Mission at 575 W Washington St serves adult men. Call 864 242 6933. Shepherd's Gate at 11 Regency Hill Drive serves women and mothers with young children. Call 864 268 5589. Spartanburg Rescue Mission at 189 N Forest St serves men, women and mothers with young children. Call 864 583 1628.
Official page: miraclehill.org/get-help
Is there a safe place if I am leaving an abusive partner?
Yes. Safe Harbor serves Greenville, Anderson, Pickens and Oconee counties and has safe emergency shelter. Call 24 hours a day at 800 291 2139. In the Columbia area, Sistercare has a 24 hour crisis line at 803 765 9428. See our domestic violence page for more.
Official page: safeharborsc.org
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Who to call in South Carolina
Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.
Homeless Connection Line, Lowcountry Continuum of Care
Call to talk through shelter and housing options if you slept outside, in a vehicle, or in a motel paid for by a church or agency.
Official page: lowcountrycoc.org/gethelp
One80 Place
Shelter for individuals, families and Veterans at 35 Walnut Street. Community lunch every day at 1 pm.
Official page: one80place.org/get-help
Greenville Rescue Mission, Miracle Hill Ministries
Shelter for adult men at 575 W Washington St. Hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: miraclehill.org/get-help
Shepherd's Gate, Miracle Hill Ministries
Shelter for women and mothers with young children at 11 Regency Hill Drive. Hours every day, 8 am to 5 pm.
Official page: miraclehill.org/get-help
Spartanburg Rescue Mission, Miracle Hill Ministries
Shelter for men, women and mothers with young children at 189 N Forest St. Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Official page: miraclehill.org/get-help
SC 211
Call, text your zip code to 211211, or search online for shelter near you. Available 24 hours a day.
Official page: sc211.org
More help in South Carolina
Housing help in South Carolina (rent, eviction, utilities)Find Help in South Carolina: Where to Start with 211, SNAP, Medicaid and IDNo cost Food Help in South Carolina: SNAP, WIC and Food BanksNo cost Clothing, Showers and Hygiene Help in South CarolinaFree Job Help and Job Training in South Carolina: SC Works, Job Corps and MoreFree and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Care in South CarolinaDomestic Violence Help, Safety and Housing in South CarolinaHelp for Veterans in South Carolina: Housing, Crisis Support and BenefitsHelp for Youth and Young Adults in South Carolina: Safe Places, Support and TrainingGetting ID and Documents Back in South Carolina: State ID and Birth CertificateFree and Low Cost Phone and Internet Help in South CarolinaFree Legal and Tenant Help in South Carolina: Evictions, Benefits and CourtHow to Make Blessing Bags in South Carolina: Safe Food, Water and Heat Tips
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