South Carolina Department on Aging – Family Caregiver Support Program

This program offers assistance to family and informal caregivers, providing services such as counseling, respite care, and supplemental support to help caregivers maintain their loved ones at home for as long as possible. aging.sc.gov

South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN)

DDSN is the state agency responsible for planning, developing, and funding services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.    DDSN

AARP South Carolina – Family Caregiver Resources

AARP provides a comprehensive caregiver resource guide tailored for South Carolinians, offering information on local organizations, services, and support available to family caregivers.

Able South Carolina

Able SC is a Center for Independent Living that empowers individuals with disabilities to live fully integrated and independent lives. They offer services such as peer support, advocacy, and training programs to educate the community on disability awareness.

GetCareSC

Maintained by the South Carolina Department on Aging, GetCareSC is a resource to help residents connect with local services in their communities, including caregiver support, long-term care planning, and assistance with insurance and legal paperwork.

Disability Rights South Carolina

This organization protects and advances the legal, civil, and human rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina, offering information, referral services, self-advocacy assistance, and legal support.

South Carolina Respite Coalition – Respite Voucher Program

The Respite Voucher Program provides financial assistance to family caregivers, awarding vouchers to eligible caregivers to obtain respite care, allowing them a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities.

Central Midlands Council of Governments – Family Caregiver Support Program

Serving the Lexington area, this program assists individuals caring for family members aged 60 and above with health problems, offering services such as counseling, training, and respite care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)

DSS provides various services, including protective services for vulnerable adults and children. They operate a 24/7 hotline for reporting known or suspected abuse or neglect.