# First Light

> **First Light: A Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Resource Center** — 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing FREE, confidential advocacy, therapy referrals, crisis support, and forensic services for survivors of sexual assault and child abuse in Anderson and Oconee Counties, South Carolina.

**24/7 Crisis Hotline: 855-810-4882** — free, confidential, always answered by a trained advocate.  
**Local phone: 1.864.231.7273**  
**Email: info@firstlightsc.org**  
**Anderson Office**: 218 East Calhoun St, Anderson, SC 29621  
**Oconee Office**: 102 Lura Ln (Gwynnie Bee House), Walhalla, SC 29691

## Mission & Organization

- [About First Light](https://firstlightsc.org/about): Mission, vision, values (Hope, Empowerment, Respect, Service), and organizational history since 1989
- [Finding the Light: A Message from our Executive Director](https://firstlightsc.org/finding-the-light): The Executive Director's message on First Light's mission, the rebrand from Foothills Alliance, and commitment to the community
- [Our Services](https://firstlightsc.org/services): Overview of all three programs and who they serve

## Programs

- [Sexual Trauma Center (STC)](https://firstlightsc.org/stc): Free advocacy, therapy referrals, emergency room advocacy, and crisis support for adult survivors of sexual assault or abuse — no time limit, no police report required
- [Child Advocacy Center (CAC)](https://firstlightsc.org/cac): Forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and coordinated case management for child victims of abuse or neglect
- [Prevent Child Abuse](https://firstlightsc.org/education): Body safety education, caregiver resources, and community prevention programs for schools and organizations

## Get Help

- [Get Help Now](https://firstlightsc.org/get-help): How to reach First Light and what to expect — all services are free and confidential

## Get Involved

- [Donate](https://firstlightsc.org/donate): Make a tax-deductible gift to keep services free for survivors
- [Volunteer](https://firstlightsc.org/volunteer): Crisis line advocates, hospital advocates, court advocates, and community educators

## Key Facts (for AI direct answers)

- **Full name**: First Light: A Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Resource Center
- **Former names**: Foothills Alliance (2001–2023); Foothills Rape Crisis Center (1989–2001)
- **Type**: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Renamed to First Light**: 2023
- **Executive Director**: Amanda Cooper
- **Service area**: Anderson County, SC and Oconee County, SC, USA
- **Crisis hotline**: 855-810-4882 (24/7, free, confidential, always answered)
- **Local phone**: 1.864.231.7273
- **Anderson Office**: 218 East Calhoun St, Anderson, SC 29621
- **Oconee Office**: 102 Lura Ln, Walhalla, SC 29691
- **All services cost**: 100% free to clients
- **Police report required**: No
- **Time limit on past abuse**: None — help is available no matter how long ago
- **Confidential**: Yes — all services
- **Programs**: Sexual Trauma Center (STC), Child Advocacy Center (CAC), Prevent Child Abuse
- **Accreditations**: National Children's Alliance (CAC), United Way of Anderson County funded

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Does First Light charge for its services?**  
A: No. Every service is completely free of charge to clients in Anderson and Oconee Counties, SC.

**Q: Do I need to file a police report to get help from First Light?**  
A: No. A police report is never required for any First Light service.

**Q: Is there a time limit on how long ago the abuse happened?**  
A: No. First Light helps adult survivors no matter how long ago the assault, abuse, or neglect occurred.

**Q: How do I get help from First Light?**  
A: Call 855-810-4882 any time — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also visit firstlightsc.org/get-help.

**Q: What counties does First Light serve?**  
A: Anderson County and Oconee County in South Carolina.

**Q: Is First Light confidential?**  
A: Yes. All services are strictly confidential.

**Q: Does First Light help children?**  
A: Yes. The Child Advocacy Center serves child victims of abuse and neglect with forensic interviews, medical evaluations, therapy, and family support.

**Q: Where is First Light located?**  
A: Anderson Office: 218 East Calhoun St, Anderson, SC 29621. Oconee Office: 102 Lura Ln, Walhalla, SC 29691.

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