If you are in IMMEDIATE DANGER, call 911 if practical!
Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis
CASA/Family SystemsServes Orangeburg, Calhoun & Bamberg Counties (Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence)
| Citizens Against Spouse AbuseServes Horry & Georgetown counties (Domestic Violence)
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Citizens Opposed to Domestic AbuseServes Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton & Jasper counties (Domestic Violence)
| Cumbee Center to Assist Abused PersonsServes Aiken, Barnwell & Allendale counties for Domestic Violence; Aiken, Barnwell, Allendale, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick for Sexual Assault Issues
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Family Resource CenterServes Kershaw & Lee counties (Sexual Assault)
| Foothills AllianceServes Anderson & Oconee counties (Sexual Assault)
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Greenville Rape Crisis & Child Abuse CenterServes Greenville county (Sexual Assault)
| Hope Haven of the Lowcountry: Children's Advocacy and Rape Crisis CenterServes Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton & Jasper counties (Sexual Assault)
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Laurens County Safe HomeServes Saluda, Abbeville & Laurens counties (Domestic Violence)
| Meg's HouseServes McCormick, Edgefield & Greenwood counties (Domestic VIolence)
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My Sister's HouseServes Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester counties (Domestic Violoence). Hotline phone is in-county only.
| Palmetto Citizens Against Sexual AssaultServes Lancaster, Chester & Fairfield counties (Sexual Assault)
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Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual AssaultServes Florence, Darlington, Marion, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Dillon & Williamsburg counties (Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault) and Clarendon County (Sexual Assault)
| People Against RapeServes Charleston, Berkeley, & Dorchester counties (Sexual Assault)
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Rape Crisis CenterServes Horry & Georgetown counties (Sexual Assault)
| Rape Crisis Council of Pickens CountyServes Pickens Coumty (Sexual Assault)
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Safe HarborServes Greenville, Oconee, Pickens & Anderson counties (Domestic Violence)
| SAFE Homes - Rape Crisis CoalitionProvides Domestic Violence Services to Spartanburg, Cherokee & Union counties and Sexual Assault Services to Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties
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Safe Passage Inc.Provides Domestic Violence Services to York, Chester & Lancaster counties and Sexual Assault Services to York and Union counties
| Sexual Trauma & Counseling CenterServes Greenwood, Laurens & Abbeville counties (Sexual Assault)
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Sexual Trauma Services of the MidlandsServes Richland, Lexington, Newberry & Sumter counties (Sexual Assault)
| SistercareServes Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Fairfield & Kershaw counties (Domestic Violence)
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YWCA of the Upper LowlandsServes Sumter, Lee & Clarendon counties (Domestic Violence)
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PREVENT CHILD ABUSE
National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-4-A-CHILD
Contact Us
Address:
Richland County DSS3220 Two Notch Rd.Columbia, SC 29204Eastover Branch Office Address:
Richland County DSS120 Clarkson St.Eastover, SC 29044Telephone:
(803) 714-7300 Main
(803) 714-7301 Fax
(803) 714-7435 Foster Home Licensing
(888) 711-7095 Adoptions
(803) 898-8940 Intensive Foster Care & Clinical Services
(803) 714-7301 Fax
(803) 714-7435 Foster Home Licensing
(888) 711-7095 Adoptions
(803) 898-8940 Intensive Foster Care & Clinical Services
After Hours Reporting:
(803) 714-7444 Richland County DSS 24-Hour Hotline
E-Mail:
Other Resources
CHILD ABUSE:
Childhelp®
Phone: 800.4.A.CHILD (800.422.4453)
Who They Help: Child abuse victims, parents, concerned individuals
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Stop It Now!
Phone: 888.PREVENT (888.773.8368)
Who They Help: Child sexual abuse victims, parents, offenders, concerned individuals
FAMILY VIOLENCE
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 800.799.SAFE (800.799.7233)
Who They Help: Children, parents, friends, offenders
MISSING/ABDUCTED CHILDREN
Child Find of America
Phone: 800.I.AM.LOST (800.426.5678)
Who They Help: Parents reporting lost or abducted children
CHILD FIND OF AMERICA—MEDIATION
Phone: 800.A.WAY.OUT (800.292.9688)
Who They Help: Parents (abduction, prevention, child custody issues)
NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING & EXPLOITED CHILDREN
Phone: 800.THE.LOST (800.843.5678)
Who They Help: Families and professionals (social services, law enforcement)
RAPE/INCEST
Rape and Incest National Network
Phone: 800.656.HOPE; Ext. 1 (800.656.4673; Ext. 1)
Who They Help: Rape and incest victims, media, policy makers, concerned individuals
YOUTH IN TROUBLE/RUNAWAYS
National Runaway Switchboard
Phone: 800.786.2929 (800.RUNAWAY)
Who They Help: Runaway and homeless youth, families
CRIME VICTIMS
National Center for Victims of Crime
Phone: 800.FYI.CALL (800.394.2255)
Who They Help: Families, communities, and individuals harmed by crime
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION
The Connection Between Bullying and Suicide 
Both bullies and their victims are at a higher risk for suicide. Read about the risk factors they share and learn the strategies that can help prevent bullying and suicide.
Learn the Warning SignsPeople showing several of these signs should get help right away.
Other Resources
It Gets Better
MIDLANDS CRIME Reporting
Midlands Crime Stoppers
1-888-crime-sc
1-888-crime-sc
Columbia Police
803-545-3553
803-545-3553
If you need help, there are plenty of resources to help you in and around the Columbia area! Please take advantage of them before it is too late!