Need to talk? We’re here for you anytime, day or night! Call our Helpline at 1.864.231.7273 or toll-free at 1.855.810.4882.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Si usted o alguien que conoce está en peligro inmediato, llame al 911.
Si usted o alguien conocido ha sido afectado(a) por la violencia sexual, no es su culpa. Usted no está solo(a). Hay ayuda disponible las 24 horas del día, 7 días por semana por medio de la Línea de Ayuda Nacional Online de Asalto Sexual: 800.656.4673 y rainn.org/es.
Local Resources
Anderson and Oconee Counties have many resources for any basic needs that you may need. You can find local resources for Anderson residents here and for Oconee residents here. If you need navigating these resources, our Advocates are available to speak with you anytime. You can call them at 864.231.7273 or toll-free at 1.855.810.4882.
Mental Health Resources
South Carolina offers many resources for your mental health. You can call or text any one of the numbers below to get help at any time.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
800-273-TALK (8255)
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Veterans Crisis Line
800-273-TALK (8255) Press 1 or Text 838255
Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.
SC Crisis Text Line
Text “HOPE4SC” to 741741
Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from their secure online platform.
Mobile Crisis
1-833-DMH-CCRI (364-2274)
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the South Carolina Department of Mental Health’s Community Crisis Response and Intervention Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7.
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
SC Hopes
1-844-SC-HOPES (724-6737)
These are challenging times for so many reasons. If it feels like too much to handle, and you need to talk, call SC HOPES to get mental health and addiction support for challenging times.
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
If you are outside of Anderson or Oconee, calling the RAINN sexual assault hotline will connect you with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-855-4-VICTIM (84-2846)
The VictimConnect Resource Center offers support and refers victims to the most appropriate local or national resources based on their experiences and needs.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Highly-trained, expert advocates offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.