Local Support & Services
Whether you’re a new student or continuing your journey at FDTC, knowing who to contact when adversity happens can make solving problems and getting help smoother and less stressful. Below is a guide to help you connect with the right resources quickly based on your needs.
Crisis/911
If you or someone you know is considering harm to themselves or someone else, please dial 911 immediately.
Mental Health & Self-Care
- Circle Park Behavioral Health Services – offers outpatient mental health, family counseling, addiction prevention, and crisis intervention.
Phone: 843‑665‑9349 (after hours: 843‑687‑6738)
Email: help@circlepark.com
Website: www.circlepark.com/ - Chrysalis Center for Women – a residential treatment facility
Phone: 843‑673‑0660
Website: chrysaliscenter.com
Email: help@circlepark.com - WellSpring Psychology & Counseling Services – Florence, SC
Phone: 843-407-4944
Email: info@wellspringflorence.com
Website: www.wellspringflorence.com - Pee Dee Mental Health Center
Phone: 843-407-4448 or 843-317-4073
Website: scdmh.org/pdhmc
Mental Health/Substance Abuse
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
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 in the United States.
Text or Call: 988 24/7
Website: 988lifeline.org
Food Insecurity / Basic Needs
- Harvest Hope Food Bank
Phone: 803‑543‑8477
Website: harvesthope.org - Lydia’s Nest
Phone: 843‑483‑4060
Website: lydiasnest.org
Family Support & Community Services
- Care Innovations / Care South Carolina – general health care and community services including dental, medical, and elderly care initiatives.
Phone: 843‑339‑5527
Website: caresouth‑carolina.com - Darlington County Community Action Agency
Phone: 843‑639‑3090
Email: info@darlingtoncountycaa.com) - Darlington County First Steps
Phone: 843‑639‑3090
Website: darlingtoncountyfirststeps.org - Greater Lake City Community Resource Center
Phone: 843‑374‑0400 - Lighthouse Ministries (Florence)
Phone: 843‑629‑0830
Website: lighthouseflorence.org - United Way of Florence
Phone: 843‑662‑2407
Website: uwflorence.org - SC Thrive
Phone: 843‑517‑9407
Website: scthrive.org - Pee Dee Coalition (Against Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault)
Phone: 843‑383‑5534 (same as PDRTA?)
Website: peedeecoalition.org - Naomi Project
Phone: 843‑615‑1548
Website: naomiproject.com - 3 P’s Connect – mobile diapers support, basic assistance
Phone: 843‑797‑7667
Email: 3psconnect@gmail.com
Medical Care Services
- Gold Star Urgent Care
Phone: 843‑407‑4451
Website: goldstarurgentcare.com - HopeHealth
Phone: 843‑669‑1001
Website: hope-health.org - Mercy Medicine
Phone: 843‑667‑9947
Website: mercymedicalfs.org
Employment, Transportation & Vocational Rehab
- PDRTA Regional (bus/transit support)
Phone: 843‑383‑5534
Website: pdrta.org - SC Vocational Rehabilitation (SC VRD)
Phone: 843‑332‑2262
Website: scvrd.net
Housing & In-Kind Support
- Florence Housing Authority
Phone: 843‑669‑4163
Website: hafsc.org - Syntrell C. Thompson / Mobile Diapers
Phone: 803‑983‑8031
Email: syntrelit@gmail.com - Thompson’s Barber & College (community job training)
Phone: 843‑615‑4376 - Welvista – assistance in health coverage, benefits, prescription access
Phone: 803‑779‑7667
Website: welvista.org