Local Community Services
Note: No documentation required unless specifically noted.
Most organizations have Spanish speakers on staff.
Health Care
Medical University of South Carolina
North Tower Rm 742
169 Ashley Ave
Charleston , SC 29425
Contact: Karen Rankine
843-792-5078
The Medical University has on-staff Spanish interpreters to assist inpatients and outpatients.
Tri-County Project Care
6296 Rivers Avenue
Suite 309
North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 853-3131
Provides health insurance for qualified individuals ages 19-64. Not presently taking applications, has excellent resource guide and local support information.
Sea Island Comprehensive Health Care
3627 Maybank Highway
Johns Island SC 29455
843-559-3676
This center provides non-emergency care for adults and children, transportation from the 5 major labor camps on John’s Island for a small fee, OBGYN services, family planning, and WIC programs. Some form of id or a “chueca” is required. Payment can be made on a sliding scale (bring in a pay stub or a letter of income from your employer.) The center also has an outreach program, Migrant Health Program, which provides prescription delivery and medical care to the fields. In addition, the center provides children’s day care, housing, home health visits, and senior nutrition counseling.
Our Lady of Mercy Wellness House
1684 Brownswood Road
Johns Island SC 29455
843-559-4493
Serves the Johns Island , James Island , and Wadamalaw communities providing dental services to those whom do not have insurance. Obstetric care including prenatal care is provided for the Hispanic population for free without any requirement.
South Carolina Partners for Healthy Children
Toll Free:
1-888-549-0820
Free Medicaid insurance program for children provided by SC Dept of Health & Human Services. Child must be a US citizen.
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General Assistance
Our Lady of Mercy Outreach
1684 Brownswood Road
Johns Island SC 29457
(843) 559-4109
Serving the Johns Island , James Island and Wadamalaw communities. Excellent organization that works specifically with the Hispanic community providing assistance with obtaining food stamps or food, clothing, school supplies, medical help, and paying rent and utility bills. They also offer ESL classes, after school programs, assistance with preparing for the GED, parenting and budgeting classes,
Charleston County Human Services
1069 King Street
Charleston SC 29403
Contact: Sherri Walden (Spanish speaker)
(843) 723-9285
Provides assistance to low-income families with money for paying utilities, rent, food, and medications. Also provide a Dress for Success program to help people enter the workforce. All members of the family must have a social security number.
Charleston County Department of Social Services
3366 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston , SC 29405
Contact: Mrs. Harper
(843) 953-9664
DSS assists families in obtaining food stamps, provides adult protection services, and assists parents in applying for a social security card for their children born in the United States . Please call for information regarding documentation.
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Housing & Home Repair
Rural Mission
3429 Camp Care Road
Johns Island SC 29457
(843) 768-1720
lindagadson@ruralmission.org
Provides house repairs to low-income families and migrant farm workers in addition to emergency assistance with food, housing, and utility bills. Rural Mission also runs a Migrant Headstart education program for young children, a used clothing store and provides assistance with job placement, dealing with government agencies and helping young people secure funds for education.
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Women's Resources
Victim Advocate & Crime Prevention Program
North Charleston Police Force Contact: Miriam Walker
(843) 740-2893
Hispanic liaison to community for prevention of crime against Hispanics and for victim advocacy.
Our Lady of Mercy Wellness House
1684 Brownswood Road
Johns Island SC 29455
843-559-4493
This organization works specifically with the Hispanic community and serves the Johns Island, James Island, and Wadamalaw communities providing dental services to those whom do not have insurance. Obstetric care including prenatal care is provided for the Hispanic population for free without any requirements.
Charleston County Department of Social Services
3366 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston , SC 29405
Contact: Mrs. Harper
(843) 953-9664
DSS assists families in obtaining food stamps, provides adult protection services, and assists parents applying for a social security card for their children born in the United States . Please call for information regarding documentation.
People Against Rape (PAR)
2148 Dorchester Road
North Charleston SC 29405
(843) 745-0144
Provides advocacy, referrals, support, hospital and court assistance to all victims of sexual assault, incest, and domestic violence. PAR also provides community education on these issues and a Spanish speaker is available. Lowcountry Pregnancy Center
2810 Ashley Phospate Rd., Ste. B10
Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 553-3505
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752 St. Andrews Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 225-3010 LPC provides complimentary pregnancy testing, caring peer counseling, explanation of abortion procedures and alternatives, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, post abortion support, referral services-community agencies and adoption services, material assistance for mother and bayb, parenting classes, prenatal care referrals, perinatal bereavement counseling. All services are confidential and complimentary.
http://lowcountrypregnancycenter.com/
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Legal Counsel
Ask-A-Lawyer
1-888-321-3644
Free general advise on legal matters. Staffed with volunteers, so Spanish speakers vary day to day. Tues-Thurs 1-5pm , Fri 9am-12pm
Hispanic Citizens Sheriff's Academy
Contact Lt. David Gobel
(843) 308-7334
Free training one night a week for 10 weeks covering topics including how investigations are conducted and jail and court procedures. Attorneys are on hand to answer questions about immigration procedures. Must be 21 years old and undergo a background check (criminal only). No questions are asked about documentation.
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Employment
Carolina Alliance for Fair Employment
1 Chick Springs Road
Suite 114
Greenville , SC 29609
1-800-362-9675
(864) 235-2926
Organization that helps immigrants obtain an individual tax ID number (ITIN). A ITIN can be used for filing out tax forms including a W2, as well as, used for home rental applications. The organization also helps with housing issues and job related disputes.
SC Center of Equal Justice
3815 W. Montague Suite 100
North Charleston , SC 29418
(843)-720-7044
1-888-720-2320
Farm (Migrant) workers only - This organization serves immigrants with civil representation (legal services) for low-income families on topics such as immigration, wages, housing, and transportation. Please call for information regarding needed documentation.
US Department of Labor - Wages and Hours Division
1-866-4-USWAGE
Serves all people (does not ask for documentation) with employment related issues such as receiving medical leave and pay disputes.
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Crime Advocacy & Prevention
Victim Advocate & Crime Prevention Program
North Charleston Police Force
Contact: Miriam Walker
(843) 740-2893
Hispanic liaison to community for prevention of crime against Hispanics and for victim advocacy.
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Immigration
Catholic Charities Immigration Services
1145 Six Mile Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Contact: Emily Guerrero
(843) 843-0943
This group is based in Columbia , but comes to Charleston several times each month to help people with the immigration process regardless of documentation.
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Obtaining an Identification Card
Carolina Alliance for Fair Employment
1 Chick Springs Road
Suite 114
Greenville , SC 29609
1-800-362-9675
(864) 235-2926
Mexican Consulate for the Carolinas comes to Charleston County annually to issue Mexican Identification cards and passports.
Charleston County Department of Social Services
3366 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston , SC 29405
Contact: Mrs. Harper
(843) 953-9664
DSS assists families in obtaining food stamps, provides adult protection services, and assists parents in applying for a social security card for their children born in the United States . Please call for information regarding documentation.
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Education
Rural Mission
3429 Camp Care Road
Johns Island SC 29457
(843) 768-1720
lindagadson@ruralmission.org
Provides house repairs to low-income families and migrant farm workers in addition to emergency assistance with food, housing, and utility bills. Rural Mission also runs a Migrant Headstart education program for young children, a used clothing store and provides assistance with job placement, dealing with government agencies and helping young people secure funds for education.
Our Lady of Mercy Outreach
1684 Brownswood Road
Johns Island SC 29457
(843) 559-4109
olmoutreach@aol.com
Serving the Johns Island , James Island and Wadamalaw communities. Excellent organization that works specifically with the Hispanic community with assistance with obtaining food stamps or food, clothing, school supplies, medical help, and paying rent and utility bills. They also offer ESL classes, after school programs, assistance with preparing for the GED, parenting and budgeting classes.
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Small Business Assistance
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
2750 Speisseger Drive
Suite 100
North Charleston , SC
(843) 727-4778
info@score285.org
Great place to meet with a business advisor to develop a business plan, finance your business venture and research your business within the library. These two orgainzations can arrange for a translator to be present.
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Spanish Speaking Ministries
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
1621 Main Rd
Johns Island , SC 29455
Contact: Mr. W. Brown
(843) 559-1154
Spanish speaking services Wed. 7:30pm , Fri 7:30pm and Sun 1pm
World Harvest Ministries of Charleston
Pastor El Faro Apostolico
Spanish Ministries
3441 W Montague Avenue
North Charleston SC 29418 Contact: Rev & Mrs. Victor Melendez
(843) 708-0808
vmm@knology.net
Spanish speaking church services Sun 2pm , Bible Study Tues 7:30pm
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