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The following services located near the Fort Jackson community will assist those with developmental disabilities:
Alzheimer's Association Palmetto Chapter
3223 Sunset Blvd. Suite 100 West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: (803) 791-3430 Toll Free: (800) 636-3346 Fax (803) 791- 8388
Website: http://www.alz.org/sc/
Services available: Provides information, referral and support to people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Area Served: All counties of South Carolina.
Accept military family members and eligibility varies please contact organization or visit the website.
Bureau of Long Term Care ( Division of Community Services)
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
1801 Main Street Columbia, SC 29202-8206
P. O. Box 8206 Columbia, SC 29202-8206
Phone: (803) 898-2590 Fax (803) 898-4509
Website: www.dhhs.state.sc.us
Services available: Oversees waiver programs, provides advocacy, training and education for participants and providers of home and community based medical services.
For more information please call organization or visit the website
Disability Action Center, Inc.
Midlands Office: 1115 Belleview Street Columbia SC, 29201
Phone: (800) 681-6805
Upstate Office: 330 Pelham Road Suite 102-B Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: (800) 681-7715
Area Served: South Carolina
Accept military family members and individuals with disabilities are eligible.
Website: www.dacsc.org
Email address: dacdirect1@sc.rr.com
Arc of South Carolina
806 12th Street. West Columbia, SC 29169
Telephone: (803) 748-5020 Fax: (803) 750-8121
Website: www.arcsc.org
Email address: thearc@arcsc.org
Services Available: Advocacy organization that provides information, training and support to children and adults with special needs, including mental retardation and related developmental disabilities, and their families.
Accept military family members. For more information please call the agency or visit the website.
Dream Riders
An accredited NARHA horseback riding program for people with special needs serving
various types of handicapping conditions.
156 Sandy Hill Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
Telephone: (803) 957-7906.
Website: www.dreamrider.org
Email address: dream2@mindspring.com
Services Available: Serve clients through the use of the horse for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well being of people with special needs. Organization achieves this by way of therapy, education, sports and recreational/leisure with a focus on safety at all times.
Professional Staff: Instructors and volunteers.
Area Served: South Carolina.
Eligibility: Individuals with special needs
Accept military family members. Agency is supported by donations and sponsorships. For more information please contact agency or visit the website.
Senior Matters Extended Services, LLC
2711 Middleburg Drive, Suite 208 Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: (803) 779-1181 Toll Free: (888) 779-1182
Fax: (803) 779-6499
Website: Info@seniormatters.com or www.seniormatters.net/contactus.html
Services available: Professional Geriatric Care Management, Caregiver/Companion Services, Assistance with relocating and placement, Transportation to and from apartment and errands.
Professional Staff: Registered Nurses, Licensed Social Workers, Certified Care Managers, Nationally Certified Legal Guardian, and Certified Nurse Aides.
Area Served: Richland, Newberry, Fairfield, and Lexington Counties.
Accept military family members and service scale depends on the level care needed. For more information call organization or visit agency’s website.
The Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
1301 Gervais Street Suite 200. Columbia, SC 29201.
Telephone: (803) 734-9900 Toll Free: (800) 868-9095
Website: www.scaccesshelp.org or http://www.aging.sc.gov/
Email address: scaccess@aging.sc.gov
Services available: Various Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and those who care for them access useful information about long-term support and needed services.
Professional Staff: Please contact organization.
Area Served: All counties of South Carolina.
Accept military family members and eligibility varies. For more information please
contact organization or visit agency’s website.
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
3710 Landmark Drive Suite 208 Columbia, SC 29204
Telephone: (803) 782-0639 Fax: (803) 790-1946
Website: www.pandasc.org
Email Address: infor@pandasc.org
Area Served: South Carolina.
Eligibility: Individual with disability.
Services Available:Provides advocacy, referral, and case representation.
Accept military family members. For more information regarding fees, professional staff, and other services please contact the agency or visit the website.
South Carolina Respite Coalition Midlands Center Disabilities Collaborative
Telephone: (803) 935-5027
Website: http://www.screspitecoalition.org/Links-Resources.htm
or www.screspitecoalition.org
Email address: screspitecoalition@yahoo.com
Person to contact: Susan Carlton-Coalition Coordinator.
Accept military family members. For eligibility please visit agency’s website.
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