Resources
Please note: We also have relationships with psychiatrists, psychologists, neuropsychologists, developmental specialists, pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapists and more. Please check with us if you are a client and would like recommendations.
We can’t guarantee that the information included in this resource directory will remain current or take responsibility for any interactions or outcomes related to connecting with the organizations below.
Mental Health Crisis
Mental Health Emergency Number: 9-8-8
Mobile Crisis Number (833) 364-2274
Lighthouse Behavioral Health
152 Waccamaw Medical Park Dr.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-8871
*Suicide assessments, in-patient program, support groups
South Strand Behavioral Health
5050 Hwy 17 Bypass
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 839 -6112
*Crisis stabilization, group counseling, in-patient program, intensive outpatient programs
Waccamaw Mental Health
9630 Scipio Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 492-2795
*Also has a Conway location.
Special Needs/Support Needs
Baby Net
Horry County Public Health Department
1931 Industrial Park Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-8805
*Developmental evaluation and services.
Champion Autism Network (CAN)
Championshipautismnetwork.com
*Sensory friendly events and other events, autism travel club
Family Connection
(800) 578-8750
*Main office is in Columbia, SC. Parent to parent support, answers to health care and education questions
Horry County Disabilities & Special Needs
250 Victory Lane
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-3010
*Vocational assistance, residential programs, day services, services for those with a spinal cord or brain injury, and early intervention.
SC Autism Society
806 12th Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 750-6988
*Parent mentors, IEP support, case management
Star Academy
647 Main Street
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 663-1005
*Sensory learning center that includes a sensory gym, preschool program, camps, classes, and birthday parties.
SOS Healthcare
704 21st Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 449-0554
*Assistance for those with autism and intellectual disabilities. Provides social skills group, job assistance, dental care, ABA Therapy, camp and other programs.
Parenting
Churches Assisting People
307 Wright Blvd.
Conway, SC 29526
Telephone: (843) 488-2277
*A partnership of local churches, provides baby clothes and formula.
Family Outreach of Horry County
1836 Lone Star St. Unit 4
PO Box 2057
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 234-2350
*Parenting support and education.
Family Support Services
1323 Third Avenue Conway, SC 29527
(843) 234-2350
Support groups, Welcome Baby Program, Teen Outreach Program, etc.
First Steps
900 C Main Street Suite B
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-3336
*Providing assistance for parents of young children up to age 5 to help their child’s learning, helps connects parents to childcare and other resources.
Infertility/Miscarriage & Loss
Chasing Rainbows
(717) 801-1518
*Online support group, peer mentorship, information
Resolve (National organization)
1660 International Drive Suite 600
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-7172
*Online support groups, help line, advice, resources
Grief
Compassionate Friends
*In-person support for parents who have lost children, along with information, resources, and online communities. Click on the chapter meeting locator for more information on in-person meetings.
TCF Waccamaw Chapter
Carolina Forest Recreational Center
2254 Carolina Forest Blvd
Myrtle Beach SC 29579
Phone Contact:
Barbara (570) 236-3314
https://www.compassionatefriends.org/chapter/tcf-waccamaw-chapter/
Meeting Info:
2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30 pm
Grief Share
*Grief and loss groups online and in-person. See website for meeting locations, dates, and times.
Pre/Post-Partum Support
Postpartum Support America
(800) 944-4773
*Post-partum planning support, mental health resources, peer support, information and resources, online support group
Addiction
Center of Hope
104 George Bishop Parkway
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
(843) 903-6212
*Opioid addiction treatment.
Coastal Recovery Center
1113 44th Avenue North, Suite 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 449-6261
*Intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, detoxification, and family support.
Shoreline Behavioral Health
2404 Wise Rd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-8884
*Youth programs, gambling, harm reduction, drug screening, women’s services
Housing
New Directions
1005 Oseola Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 945-4902
*Counseling, training, assistance with homelessness
North Strand Housing Shelter
PO Box 529
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597
(843) 756-9488
www.northstrandhousingshelter.org
*Provides food and a bed and holistic programs.
Sea Haven
280 State Highway 57
Little River, SC 29566
(844) 394-6414
*Emergency and transition services and programs for children and youth ages 13-21. Text safe to 69866 for immediate help.
Street Reach
1005 Osceola St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 945-4902
*Transitional shelter and supportive services as well as a free dinner open to anyone.
Waccamaw Youth Center
301 Padgett Lane
Conway, SC 29526
843.369.0200
*Program for at-risk young men, including shelter, counseling, etc.
Food Assistance & Pantries, Financial Help
Backpack Buddies
2523 Forestbrook Rd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29570
(843) 651-4310
*Provides weekend food assistance to children that is distributed through schools. Also offers other programs such as holiday help.
Catholic Charities
2294 Technology Blvd,
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 438-3247
*Medication sliding scale, voucher assistance, supplemental food program, financial assistance in crisis
Christian Missions
9714 N. Kings Highway #132
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 444-5580
*Food distribution for families in need.
Churches Assisting People
307 Wright Blvd.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-2277
*Emergency food, limited financial assistance, utilities, prescriptions, baby clothes, rent
Church of the Resurrection
8901 Highway 17 Bypass
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
(843) 215-4500
*Offers occasional grocery distribution.
Community Kitchen
1411 Mr. Joe White Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 444-9383
*Serves breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, lunch on Saturday
Helping Hand
1411 Mr. Joe White Avenue
Myrtle Beach, SC 2577
(843) 448-8451
*Assistance with gas, food, rent, utilities, bus tickets and prescription medications.
Horry County Branch Food Bank
200 Broadway Street
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
(843) 448-0341
*Partners with local churches and charities to offer free food to the needy.
Lowcountry Food Bank
4716 Northgate Blvd.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-0341
Mobile Meals of Grand Strand
PO Box 7421
Myrtle Beach, SC 2572
(843) 239-2527
www.mobilemealsofthegrandstrand.com
*Meals delivered to ill and elderly. Ask for mobile meals coordinator.
Salvation Army
210 Laurel Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-2769
*Social service programs help needy families in Horry County with food, clothing, financial counseling, financial assistance with rent, utilities, prescription drugs and assistance at holiday times.
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Shepherd’s Table
Shepherd's Table
1412 Gamecock Ave. #A
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-3663
*Provides free, daily meals. Check the website or call for times.
Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
1261 Hwy. 501 East, Ste. B
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 234-4100
*Assistance applying for free school lunches for children and SNAP food stamps, clothing, information on Head Start, summer food program, weatherization program to assist with installation of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, ventilation,
fixing air conditioning, installing insulation, etc.
United Way of Horry County
791 Century Circle
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 347-5195
Call 2-1-1 (24 hours a day to find community resources on a variety of topics such as food, housing, legal, education, employment, health care, senior services, trafficking, violence, etc).
Education:
Conway Education Center
1620 Sherwood Drive
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-6200
*Preschool, GED preparation, high school diploma, computer literacy, adult literacy, ESL, day and evening classes. Childcare available.
Horry County Literacy Council
3101 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-1695
Myrtle Beach Family Learning Center
(843) 839-5400
*GED assistance and testing.
Transportation & Housing
Coastal Regional Transportation Authority
1418 3rd Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 488-0865
*Local bus transportation.
Myrtle Beach Housing Authority
605 10th Avenue North
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
(843) 918-1525
*Voucher program and help with home ownership.
Legal Services
Neighborhood Legal Assistance Program
607 Main Street
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 248-6276
SC Legal Services
1201-B Creel Street Wing A1
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 381-8182
Additional Organizations
Barnabas Horse Foundation for Children
PO Box 31636
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
(843) 241-3331
*Provides equestrian therapy and social skills groups.
Boys & Girls Club of the Grand Strand
1404 Carver Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29
(843) 712-1977
Fostering Hope
Conway, SC 29526
843.488.3593
*Offers toys, clothing and supplies for foster children
