Resourceguide Forchildren Prenatal to Five

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ResourceGuide ForChildren Prenatal to Five

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TheChildren’s Services

Council ofPickens County

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Index:

Childcare…………………………………………………………………………………………………………p. 3

Counseling………………………………………………………………………………………………………p.6

DevelopmentalScreening……………………………………………………………………………….p. 8

Early Intervention……………………………………………………………………………………………p.9

Educational…………………………………………………………………………………………………….p.11

Entertainment………………………………………………………………………………………………..p.13

Family SupportServices………………………………………………………………………………….p. 15

Healthcare……………………………………………………………………………………………………..p.18

Homelessness…………………………………………………………………………………………………p. 20

Material Items/Goods…………………………………………………………………………………....p.21

MentalHealth………………………………………………………………………………………………..p. 23

OccupationalTherapy…………………………………………………………………………………….p.24

PhysicalTherapy………………………………………………………………………………..………….p. 25

Service Coordination/ InformationandReferral………………………………….………..p. 26

SpeechTherapy………………………………………………………………………………………………p. 29

Trainings andCommunityAwareness………………………………………………………….…p. 30

*For more information on the Children’s Services Council of Pickens County, please contact Amity Buckner at .

*For a more information on community resources visit United Way’s 211…

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Childcare

*Helping Hands of Clemson

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Jennifer Barbour

(864)654-6154

Description of Services:

-Serves children within the foster care system.

Eligibility for Services:

-Must be referred by the Department of Social Services.

*SHAREHead Start

Monday-Friday7:30am-2:30pm

CynthiaB.Sosebee

(864)282-2190

Descriptionof Services:

-Providesqualitycomprehensiveearly childhoodand familydevelopmentservicesto infantsandtoddlers,preschoolchildren,pregnant women,andtheirfamilies.

EligibilityforServices:

-Head Start/EarlyHead StartServicesareforchildren birthto age5andpregnant women.

-Familiesreceivingpublicassistance (TANF/AFDC),SSI,childreninfoster carewith

disabilitiesor homelessare categoricallyeligibleandprioritizedforservices.

-All otherslotsareprovidedto incomeeligible familiesbasedonFederalPoverty guidelines.

*MiracleHill Children’s Home

9:00am-5:00pm

On callworkersafterhours

Director: AnthonyBrown

(864)878-9987

(864)878-9009Fax

117DrummondLane,Pickens,SC 29671

Descriptionof Services:

-Miracle HillChildren’s Homeis alicensedresidentialgroup carefacilityproviding24

hourservicesto childreninfostercare.Servesschoolaged children4-18. EligibilityforServices:

-Children being servedbythe Departmentof Social Servicesin Pickensandsurrounding counties.

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*Miracle Hill Foster Care

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and by appointment

Brenda Parks/Sharon Betts/ Jane Pulido

Contact Information: B. Parks – 864-605-6089; S. Betts - 864-878-9987; J.

Pulido – 864-605-6090

Description of Services:

- Miracle Hill is a licensed Child Placing Agency which accepts referrals from YAP/DSS for placement of children in the Department of Social Services custody in licensed foster homes. Foster parents serve children from birth to 18 years old.

Eligibility for services:

- Children being servedbythe Departmentof Social Servicesin Pickensandsurrounding counties.

*Pickens County YMCA

Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm; Friday 5am-8pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 2pm-5pm

Ryan Smith, Pickens and Alida Gardiner, Easley

864-855-9622

Description of Services:

- The YMCA is an organization dedicated to helping individuals of all ages in our

community learn, grow and thrive together. The YMCA offers youth sports, afterschool

and summer camp programmingfor children as well as wellness and aquatics programs for all ages.

Eligibility for Services:

- Everyone is welcome – The Y has a scholarship program to assist those who may not be able to afford YMCA programs and services on their own.

Other Information:

- Sports programs begin at age 3. There is childcare for K4/K5 children. Childcare is available for children 6wks and up at the facilities while parents are working out.

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*SouthCarolinaDepartmentofSocialServices

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Nikita Harrison

(864)898-5810

Acceptsthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-Adoption, FosterCare

-Childcare,IntegratedChildSupportServices

-Family Assistance,Father Registry,FoodAssistance,Disaster Response

-ChildandAdult Protection,DomesticViolence

OtherImportant Information:

-Anyonecanapplyforfoodassistance. Itis basedonthefederalguidelinesiftheyqualify.

Iftheyareapprovedthen theycouldqualifyfor otherserviceslike ABCvouchers,but

noteveryonequalifies.

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Counseling

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*Dream Center

Chris Wilson

(864) 644-8885

Description of Services:

- The Dream Center is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to individuals and families in poverty with an emphasis on helping them improve their lives with a hand up instead of a hand out. The Dream Center serves walk-ins, has a mentoring program, assists in finding employment and offers free classes on budgeting, parenting, etc. Participants earn “Dream Dollars” for attending classes which can be used to purchase clothing and personal hygiene items, diapers, bus tickets, use of laundry facilities and showers. The Dream Center facility also houses the SHINE soup kitchen, 5 Point food pantry, Reach Children’s Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, Family Promise of Pickens County, Pre-Destined After School and Pathway Church.

Eligibility for Services:

- Any person needing assistance can meet with an intake volunteer and needs are met on a case by case basis. One way assistance is only offered in the case of an emergency and other assistance is earned with Dream Dollars. A volunteer can assist in job applications and resumes with an appointment. We do not pay utility bills or rent.

*JulieValentineCenter Monday-Thursday8:30am-5:00pm Friday8:30am-2:00pm

KaciRackley,Executive OperationsCoordinator

(864)331-0560Business

(864)467-3633Rape Crisis Hotline

AcceptsMedicaidandthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-JVC providesforensicinterviewsforchildren,trauma-focusedcounselingfor children, andtreatmentservicesfor non-offendingcaregiversin PickensCounty.Theseservices areimperativetotheinvestigation andprosecutionofchildabusecasesandtothe therapeutictreatmentof thevictimsin thesecases.

EligibilityforServices:

-JVC servesPickensCountyresidents wheneverallegationsofchildsexual or physical abuseorneglecthavebeenmade,thereisariskofchildabuse,or whenachildisa witnessto aviolentcrime.JVC serveschildren andfamilieswhoareinvolved inan investigationbytheDepartmentof Social Servicesand/or lawenforcement.

OtherImportant Information:

-Children’s Advocacy Servicesareprovided throughJVC’snationally accredited Children’s

AdvocacyCenter(CAC). Asa nationallyaccreditedCAC, JVC worksto ensurethat

children whodisclosean incidentof abuse arenotfurthervictimizedby theintervention systemsdesignedtoprotectthem.

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*TheParentingPlace

Monday-Thursday8:30am-5:00pm,Fridaybyappointment

Greta Young

(864)898-5583

1899GentryMemorialHwy,Easley,SC 29640

Acceptsthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-HealthyFamily Services:Earlychildhoodeducationandparentingeducation,support servicesforparents,connectionsto employment,education,transportation, and Benefit Bank.Alsoprovidehomevisitationservicesofprenataland newmothersandfathers.

-Servicesandsupportforvictims of domesticviolenceandabuse.

- Teen Fatherhood Program.

- Family Checkup works with families with children aged 2-17 with behavior issues.

EligibilityforServices:

-Mustbeaparent,grandparent,orfoster parent

*SouthCarolinaChildCareResourceandReferral Network

Monday-Friday9:00am-5:00pm

Descriptionof Services:

-SC CCR&RNprovidestrainingsandtechnicalassistanceto enhancethequalityof care childrenages0-12yearsoldreceiveincenter-basedand home-basedsettingsby workingwithprogramstaff/parentstoimprovetheir knowledge,skills,practices,and environmentto improvethelivesofchildrenandfamilies inSouthCarolina.

EligibilityforServices:

-Noeligibilityrequirementsfor services

OtherImportant Information:

-The SC CCRRNprovidesa bridgebetweenparents,earlychildhoodproviders, communityleaders and policy makers.

*HelpMeGrow

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DevelopmentalScreening

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Monday-Friday8:30am-5:00pm

1-855-476-9211

Servicesarefreeofcharge Descriptionof Services:

Help Me Grow provides families with direct access to a Care Coordinator who completes a psychosocial assessment of a child’s needs and connects the child to appropriate community resources. Help Me Grow also offers free developmental screenings.

EligibilityforServices:

- No fee for any service provided by Help Me Grow.

-Parentofachildagesbirthto8 with concernsabout theirchild’sdevelopment, behavior,orlearning.

- Currently serves families who reside inGreenville, Pickens, Dorchester, Berkley or CharlestonCounties

OtherImportant Information:

-Bi-lingualservicesavailable(Spanish)

*PickensCountyFirstSteps(PCFS)

Monday-Friday8:00am-4:00pm

AmityBuckner(864)654-3000 Descriptionof Services:

-PCFSmission isto ensurethatallchildrenenterschool readyto learn.Wefund programsandengagecommunity-basedorganizationstomeettheneedsof familiesby improvingschoolreadinessand qualityearlycareandeducationfor childrenbirthto age five.

EligibilityforServices:

-SomeprogramsthatPCFS fundsrequirethatfamiliesmeetat-riskqualifications.

*BabyNet

Monday-Friday

Karen McCollister

(864)331-1451

Description of Services:

- BabyNet matches the special needs of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays with the professional resources available within the community. Services are provided in everyday routines, activities and places relevant to the life of the family.

Eligibility of Services:

-Anyone (a parent, doctor, caregiver, teacher or friend) can make a referral.

*AheadStart

Monday-Friday8:30am-5:00pm

DeidreFreemon

(864)569-9995

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EarlyIntervention

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AcceptsMedicaidandthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-Weprovidefamilytrainingandservicecoordinationtofamilieswithchildrenwith specialneeds.Our companyoffersfreemonthlyplaygroups andinfant/child massage instruction.

EligibilityforServices:

-Children infant-3yearsoldmustmeetBabyNeteligibilitycriteria.Childrenages3-5years oldmustmeeteligibilitythroughtheDepartmentof DisabilityandSpecialNeeds.

*PickensCountyBoardofDisabilitiesandSpecialNeeds

Monday-Thursday8:00am-5:00pmandFriday8:00am-3:00pm

ElaineThena (864)859-5416 (864)644-2500

1308Griffin MillRoad,Easley,SC 29640

POBox1308,Easley,SC29641

Medicaideligible

Descriptionof Services:

-In homedevelopmentalprogram,assistancewithlocating therapyservicesandreferrals to otheragenciesasneeded.

EligibilityforServices:

-BabyNeteligible childrenages0-3.

-DDSNeligibleages3-5

-Ifthe childhasadocumenteddiagnosisassociatedwithdevelopmentaldelayor developmentalassessmentthat inindicatesdelayinthreeor moreareasfor 3-5year olds.

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*PickensCountyFirstSteps(PCFS)

Monday-Friday8:00am-4:00pm

AmityBuckner(864)654-3000 DescriptionofServices:

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EligibilityforServices:

-SomeprogramsthatPCFS fundsrequirethatfamiliesmeetat-riskqualifications.

*TheParentingPlace

Monday-Thursday8:30am-5:00pm,Fridaybyappointment

Greta Young

(864)898-5583

1899GentryMemorialHwy,Easley,SC 29640

Acceptsthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-Servicesandsupportforvictims of domesticviolenceandabuse.

- Teen Fatherhood Program.

- Family Checkup works with families with children aged 2-17 with behavior issues. EligibilityforServices:

-Mustbeaparent,grandparent,orfoster parent

*School District of Pickens County

Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm

Kathy Parrish

Child Find Coordinator/Preschool Transition Specialist

(864)397-1031

Description of Services:

-The School District of Pickens County is committed to identifying and serving children ages 3-21 with disabilities. They offer developmental screenings for children as young as 2 ½ and can begin services at age 3 for students with identified disabilities.

Eligibility for Services:

-Children may be referred if the caregiver suspects a disorder in any area of development including speech or language development, vision, hearing, motor skills, cognitive development, and social skills.

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Educational

*PickensCountyLibrarySystem

CaptainKimberlyHamptonMemorialLibraryin Easley

Mon-Thurs9:00am-9:00pm,Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm,Sun2:00pm-6:00pm

Central-ClemsonRegionalBranch LibraryinCentral

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Mon-Thurs9:00am-9:00pm,Fri9:00am-6:00pm,Sat9:00am-4:00pm,Sun2:30-5:30pm

VillageBranch LibraryinPickens

MonThurs10:00am-8:00pm,Tues,Wed,& Fri10:00am-6:00pm,Sat10:00am-4:00pm

SarlinBranchLibraryinLiberty

Mon10:00am-7:00pm,Tues-Fri10:00am-6:00pm,Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Heath Ward

(864)850-7077 Services:

-The libraryhasbooks,DVDs,audios,anddownloadableitemssuchasebooksavailable

for checkout.Thelibraryhaspublic internetcomputersandWi-Fi. The libraryalsooffers FREEcomputerclasses,book clubs,knittinggroups,andawidevarietyofprogramsfor childrenandyoungadults. Programsforchildrenincludeour WigglesandGiggles programforinfantsandtoddlers,PreschoolStorytime,Puppet Club, ATLAS,Chess Club, PokémonLeague,andLego Storybuilders.

EligibilityforServices:

-CitizensofPickensCountymaygetalibrarycardfor freebyfillingoutan applicationand showingproof ofaddress.Greenville,Anderson,andOconeeCountyresidentsmay obtainaPickensCountyLibraryCard asnocost byfillingoutanapplicationand presentingidentificationwith theircurrentaddress,providedthattheyareingood standing with theirhomecounty library system.When applyingforachild’s card,the parent orguardianmustpresent eitherthechild’sbirthcertificate,socialsecurity card, or the student’s schoolID.

OtherImportant Information:

-Adultsandchildrendo nothavetohavealibrarycardin ordertoattendprogramsor specialeventsatthelibrary.Cards arerequiredto checkoutmaterialsfromthelibrary. The costfor areplacementlibrarycardis$2.00.

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*ParentingandFamilyLiteracyProgram (SDPC)

Monday-Friday8:00am-4:00pm

CherylSteadham

(864)397-1639

161SchoolRoad,Easley,SC 29640

Descriptionof Services:

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-Weareafourcomponentprogram:Weoffer GED andESOLclasses,childcareforthose with childrensix weeksto four years,parentinghomevisitsandworkshops,anddaily InteractiveLiteracyActivitiesbetweenparentand child.

EligibilityforServices:

-Thereareseveralcriteria.Below isafew:

-Haveachildbirth-4yearsold,annualincomeat least50%belowthepoverty level,no highschool credentialof parentneedingservices,documented abuse/neglectcase,andor low birthweight (under 5.5lbs) in association with serious medicalcomplications.

OtherImportant Information:

-Weoffertransportation(within a15mile radius)forthose whoqualify

-The adulteducationteachersassistadult studentswithpreparingresumesand college applicationsasneeded

-Alladult students areofferedtheopportunitytoearn aWorkKeyscertificate

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Entertainment

*PickensCountyLibrarySystem

CaptainKimberlyHamptonMemorialLibraryin Easley

Mon-Thurs9:00am-9:00pm,Fri-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm,Sun2:00pm-6:00pm

Central-ClemsonRegionalBranch LibraryinCentral

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Mon-Thurs9:00am-9:00pm,Fri9:00am-6:00pm,Sat9:00am-4:00pm,Sun2:30-5:30pm

VillageBranch LibraryinPickens

MonThurs10:00am-8:00pm,Tues,Wed,& Fri10:00am-6:00pm,Sat10:00am-4:00pm

SarlinBranchLibraryinLiberty

Mon10:00am-7:00pm,Tues-Fri10:00am-6:00pm,Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Heath Ward

(864)850-7077 Services:

-The libraryhasbooks,DVDs,audios,anddownloadableitemssuchasebooksavailable

EligibilityforServices:

-Citizensof PickensCountymaygetalibrarycardfor freebyfillingoutan applicationand showingproof ofaddress.Greenville,Anderson,andOconeeCountyresidentsmay obtainaPickensCountyLibraryCard asnocost byfillingoutanapplicationand presentingidentificationwith theircurrentaddress,providedthattheyareingood standing withtheir homecountylibrarysystem.Whenapplyingforachild’s card,the parent orguardianmustpresent eitherthechild’sbirthcertificate,socialsecurity card, orthestudent’s schoolID.

OtherImportant Information:

-Adultsandchildrendo nothavetohavealibrarycardin ordertoattendprogramsor specialeventsatthelibrary.Cards arerequiredto checkoutmaterialsfromthelibrary. The costfor areplacementlibrarycardis$2.00.

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*Pickens County YMCA

Mon-Thurs 5am-10pm; Friday 5am-8pm; Sat 7am-7pm; Sun 2pm-5pm

Alida Gardiner: EasleyBranch864-855-9622

Ryan Smith: Pickens Branch864-878-8380

Description of Services:

- The YMCA is an organization dedicated to helping individuals of all ages in our

community learn, grow and thrive together. The YMCA offers youth sports, afterschool

and summer camp programming for children as well as wellness and aquatics programs

for all ages.

Eligibility for Services:

- Everyone is welcome – The Y has a scholarship program to assist those who may not be able to afford YMCA programs and services on their own.

Other Information:

- Sports programs begin at age 3.

- There is childcare for K4/K5 children after school.

-Childcare is available for children 6wks and up at the facilities while parents are working out.

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FamilySupportServices

*Dream Center

Chris Wilson

(864) 644-8885

Description of Services:

-The Dream Center is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to individuals and families in poverty with an emphasis on helping them improve their lives with a hand up instead of a hand out. The Dream Center serves walk-ins, has a mentoring program, assists in finding employment and offers free classes on budgeting, parenting, etc. Participants earn “Dream Dollars” for attending classes which can be used to purchase clothing and personal hygiene items, diapers, bus tickets, use of laundry facilities and showers. The Dream Center facility also houses the SHINE soup kitchen, 5 Point food pantry, Reach Children’s Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, Family Promise of Pickens County, Pre-Destined After School and Pathway Church.

Eligibility for Services:

*FamilyConnectionsof SouthCarolina

Hoursarevariable

SusanKastner

(864)982-7701

UpstateOffices:

Anderson:(864)231-8100

1104EllaSt.,Anderson,SC 29621

Greenville:(864)331-1340

29N.AcademySt.,Greenville,SC 29601

Descriptionof Services:

-Parent-to-parentsupport andmentoringfor children with specialhealthcareneeds

-Individualparent-to-parentphonesupportaccordingtochild’sdiagnosis

-Areaparentconnectiongroups

-Linkingfamilies to arearesourcesandothersupportorganizations

EligibilityforServices:

-Referralfromcasemanager,servicecoordinator,physician,therapist,counselor,or any otherprofessionalor individualassistingthefamily,or self-referralfromafamily.

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*MARY’S House

Lisa Smith Cope

(864) 855-1708

8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. Monday - Thursday

24 Hour Crisis Line: (864)859-9191

Description of Services:

- Our emergency shelter provides a safe place for women and their children who are fleeing from domestic violence. MARYS Hope is a transition program offering help to women and children who have survived domestic violence (not needing the shelter) in regaining a safe and independent lifestyle. MARYS House is a faith-based nonprofit organization with a mission to protect victims as well as help them reestablish a life free from abuse. We also work with youth to change thinking and behavior in order to break the cycle of violence. Serving God by serving others in the Upstate of SC, MARYS House demonstrates Christ’s love as we lead our clients to closer relationships with God.

Eligibility for Services:

-Shelter services are for victims of domestic violence who are in imminent danger. Transition services are for victims of domestic violence (past or present) in need of services other than the shelter, to regain independence.

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*MiracleHillMinistriesFamilyServices Office: Monday- Friday8:30am-5:00pmand by appointment

David Johnston

864-373-1819

Descriptionof Services:

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-The MiracleHillFamily SupportProgramwillbedevelopedandimplementedtoprovide critical familystrengtheningsupportsduringtimesofcrisisandthroughoutthe transition to familystability. Theprogramwillbedesignedto improveservice coordinationto childrenandfamiliesreceivingservicesthroughMiracleHill, toprovide supportof timelyreunificationandlong-termfamily successforfamiliesexperiencing separationforavarietyofreasons including childwelfareplacement,addiction recovery,orhomelessness,andtoprovidegeneralizedfamilystrengtheningsupports availabletothebroadercommunity.

EligibilityforServices:

-FamiliesofchildreninMiracleHillresidentialorfoster careservices

-Thoseneedingparentingeducationfor reunification

-Thoseexitingfostercareandreunifyingwithfamily

-PrimarilyPickensandGreenvilleCountyresidents(othercountieswithplacements eligibleforreferralsalso)

OtherImportant Information:

-Primaryservicecomponentsof theMiracle HillFamilySupport Programare: comprehensive,strengths-basedassessmentandcaseplanning,familyeducationand mentoring,connectionto communityresources,developmentandstrengtheningof supportnetworks,aftercaresupport.

*SafeKids Upstate

Daby Snipes

(864)855-7390

(864)454-1100

Description of Services:

- Safe Kids Upstate is led by Greenville Hospital System Children's Hospital, which provides dedicated and caring staff, operation support and other resources to assist in achieving our common goal: keeping your kids safe. Based on the needs of the community, this coalition implements evidence-based programs, such as car-seat checkups, safety workshops and sports clinics, that help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries

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Healthcare

*BaptistEasleyPediatricTEAMCenter

Monday-Thursday8:00am-5:00pm,Friday8:00am-12:00pm

Jenny Kelley

(864)442-7482

(864)306-7977fax

AcceptMedicaid, private insuranceandthosewithoutinsurance on a case by case basis.

Descriptionof Services:

-Primarypediatriccareisprovidedto vulnerable children (childrenin fostercare and children withspecialhealthcareneeds). Enhanced servicesprovidedtothe pediatricians’patients includenutritionalsupport and socialwork casemanagement. Physical,occupational, andspeechtherapyisprovidedtoaddressdevelopmentaldelays for childrenandyoung teens.

EligibilityforServices:

-ReferralfromtheDepartmentof Social Servicesand/or aphysicianisrequiredforall services.Acceptanceofnewpatientsfor medicalservicesisdecidedbythepediatrician based onability toadequatelymeetthepatients’medicalandtherapeutic needs.

-Manyprivateinsurancesaccepted

-Medicaidplans accepted:SelectHealth FirstChoice,Bluechoice(exceptpatientsliving in GreenvilleCounty),Wellcare,SC SolutionsMedicallyComplexChildren’sWaiver,and Medicaidfeeforservice

-Privatepayisacceptedwith adiscountapplied to paymentin fullonthedayof service.

*DHECPickensCountyHealthDepartment

Monday-Friday8:30am-12:00pm

Appointmentline-Monday-Friday1:00pm-5:00pm

(864)898-5965

(864)898-8019Appointmentline

AcceptsMedicaidandthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

-WIC,ChildrenandAdult Immunizations,FamilyPlanning andSTDHomeHealthServices with MD referral

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*Foothills Community Health Care

Monday 8am-7pm, Tuesday-Friday 8am-5pm

Clemson: (864)722-0283 Easley: (864)343-1220

Clemson location: 011 Tiger Blvd., Suite 400, Clemson, SC 29631

Easley location: 403 Hillcrest Dr., Suite E, Easley, SC 29640

Description of Services:

FCHC is one of 20 federally-qualified community health centers in SC.Provides services in the area of family medicine, from newborns to the elderly. Special emphasis on managing chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance.

*Nurse-FamilyPartnership

Monday-Friday9am-5:30pm

Elena Huston

(864)295-7601

(864)296-7600 Fax

1200 West Faris Rd.

Greenville, SC 29605

AcceptMedicaidandthosewithoutinsurance

Descriptionof Services:

Nurses provide support, education and resources to assist new mothers in their maternal role. Nurses served clients in the home from pregnancy until the child reaches the age of 2.

EligibilityforServices:

-First timemother

-Before28 weeksinpregnancy

-WIC and/or Medicaid qualified

-LiveinGreenville,Pickens,or OconeeCounty

*Samaritan Health Clinic

Monday 8:30am-12pm and 2pm-5pm; Wednesday-Thursday 8:30am-2pm

Tobias Vogel

(864) 855-0853 ext. 10

Accepts those without insurance.

Description of Services:

-We are a free health clinic.

Eligibility for Services:

-Resident of Pickens County

-Income 150% of FPL and no insurance

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Homelessness

*Family Promise of Pickens County

Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm.

Armilla Moore

(864)644-8828

Description of Services:

-A sheltering program for families in need of housing. Offers supports to complete education, gain employment, and become independent. Clients are housed in a different church facility each week.

Eligibility for Services:

-Must have at least one child.

-Pass a background check.

-Not have an open case with the Department of Social Services.

-No one with involvement in domestic violence.

-No drug addiction.

-Must be committed to working the program.

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MaterialItems/Goods

*Dream Center

Chris Wilson

(864) 644-8885

Description of Services:

Eligibility for Services: