Employment (11) - Financial Services (36)
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- Substance Abuse (12)
The Spartanburg County Health Department works to improve the health of families by providing access to healthy foods and health education. Their services include health screenings, nutrition information, breastfeeding support, general health guidance, and food vouchers.
Spartanburg County Services to provide assistance with a variety of needs for county citizens.
Spartanburg Housing Authority develops and provides affordable, quality housing options and programs that promote self-sufficiency.
Provides government-assisted housing, including apartments for rent for veterans and low-income families in Spartanburg.
Behavioral health services provide diagnostic assessment and treatment of emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders in adults ages 18 and older in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Spartanburg Soup Kitchen is an inter-denominational, inter-faith ministry, formed through a partnership of various individuals and organizations across the Upstate. It is united by the common belief that serving those in need is serving God.
Provides quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured residents in Spartanburg, SC.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the US Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. They do this through educational programs that span a multitude of mental health diagnoses, substance abuse diagnoses, working to create equity in access to mental healthcare across all communities, and connecting clients / patients with providers and solutions through their National Helpline.
Households, individuals, seniors, and the homeless may all be eligible for SNAP benefits. People who are working and need help to stretch their income to purchase food may also be eligible for SNAP benefits as well as those receiving Social Security benefits, child support, or unemployment. DSS administers SNAP through DSS county offices. Eligibility caseworkers interview applicants and approve those who qualify to receive the food benefit. Qualified applicants for SNAP begin receiving benefits within 30 days of their application. Some families and individuals need expedited benefits, which begin within seven days of application.
The Veterans Inc. Supportive Services for Veterans (SSVF) and Veteran Families Program assists veterans and their families experiencing homelessness or at risk of it. Services include healthcare referrals, budgeting, benefits assistance, housing counseling, and financial aid for rent, utilities, moving expenses, security deposits, transportation, childcare, emergency supplies, and legal services. To qualify, individuals must be veterans or veteran families, with a low income (below 50% of the area's median income) and either at risk of eviction or scheduled to move into permanent housing within 90 days.
