Social Service Organizations

Department of Social Services

• 2685 South Irby Street #A, Florence, SC 29505
• 843.669.3354
  
  • Provides public assistance to families, access to healthcare, etc.

Lighthouse Ministries

• 1416 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
• 843.629.0830
  
  • Rent
  • Utilities

United Way 211 

• 1621 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
• 843.662.2407
• Florence Website
• Email: uwfloinfo@uwflorence.org
  • Referral information about essential health and human services in Florence.

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Veterans Services

Veterans Resource Center of Florence

• Lighthouse Ministries
• 1416 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501
• 843.629.0830 ask for Veterans Resource Center
  
  • Referral source of information for veterans and assistance for qualifying veterans with supplies and financial assistance for those experiencing financial difficulties. 

Florence County VA Office

• 707 National Cemetery Road, Florence, SC 29506
• 843.665.3045
• VA Benefits: 1.800.827.1000
  • Assistance and services for qualifying veterans.

Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Crisis Line

• Phone: Dial 988 then Press 1
• Text: 838255
  
  • 24/7 crisis support for veterans and their loved ones.
  • *You do not have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Florence VA Clinic

• 1380 Celebration Boulevard, Florence, SC 29501
• 843.292.8383
• Mental health care: 803.776.4000
  
  • Outpatient clinic that provides qualifying veterans with primary care and specialty health services.