VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
24 hour call and chat line to connect Veterans with housing support and VA services.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
Help for Veterans in South Carolina: Housing, Crisis Support and Benefits
Help for Veterans in South Carolina: the VA homeless call center, Veterans Crisis Line, One80 Place SSVF in the Midlands and Lowcountry, county veterans offices, and free legal clinics.
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Hi friend. Thank you for your service. If you are a Veteran without a stable home, or about to lose yours, there are people whose job is to help you. Make one call and ask for what you need.
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Who do I call if I'm a homeless Veteran?
Call the VA National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877 424 3838, 24 hours a day. A counselor asks about your situation, finds urgent needs, and helps connect you to housing support and VA services near you. You can also chat online.
Official page: va.gov/homeless/nationalcallcenter.asp
What if I'm in crisis?
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. It is free and available any time. You can also chat at veteranscrisisline.net. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
Is there local housing help for Veterans?
One80 Place runs the VA's Supportive Services for Veteran Families program for homeless Veterans, or those at risk, in the Lowcountry and the Midlands. Call 843 212 8668 for the Lowcountry or 803 726 6348 for the Midlands.
Official page: one80place.org/get-help
Can I walk in somewhere in Charleston?
The VA Community Resource and Referral Center in Charleston screens Veterans for Grant and Per Diem housing and takes walk ins from 8 am to 3 pm. Call 843 789 6804 to check before you go.
Official page: lowcountrycoc.org/gethelp
Who helps with benefits and claims?
The SC Department of Veterans' Affairs main line is 803 734 0200, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Each county also has a veterans' affairs office with a Service Officer. Use the County Resources page to find yours. SCLS also lists free legal clinics for Veterans.
Official page: scdva.sc.gov/county-resources
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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.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Free, any time.
Official page: 988lifeline.org/get-help
One80 Place, SSVF Lowcountry
Housing help for homeless or at risk Veterans, through the VA's SSVF program.
Official page: one80place.org/get-help
One80 Place, Columbia office
SSVF housing help for Veterans at 3710 Landmark Dr, Columbia.
Official page: one80place.org/columbia
SC Department of Veterans' Affairs
Benefits and claims help, housing resources and county office finder. Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
Official page: scdva.sc.gov/housing-resources-1
County Veterans' Affairs Offices
Each county lists a Service Officer and phone number. Find yours on the County Resources page.
Official page: scdva.sc.gov/county-resources
VA Homeless Programs
Federal information on housing and support for homeless and at risk Veterans.
Official page: va.gov/homeless
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