I Need Help

This information is for anyone who slept outside, in an abandoned building, in a vehicle or in a hotel or motel paid for by a third party service provider last night.

Are you homeless?

If you are sleeping unsheltered or in another place not meant for human habitation such as an abandoned building, storage unit or vehicle, or relying on a church or organization to pay for a motel, we want to help. 

The first thing we need is talk to you so that we can discuss any available options and connect you to organizations who might help you with other needs and work with you to find safe, stable housing as quickly as possible.

How to get help

Call the Crisis Line 843-737-8357


What to expect

When calling the crisis line, basic questions will be asked about your current housing situation.  Staff will try to connect you to available resources that may be able to assist you. 

Are you at risk of homelessness?

This information is for anyone who has received an eviction notice from their landlord and does not have the resources needed to maintain their home or locate other housing.

How to get help

Call 211 to access rental assistance programs and legal help

What to expect

A pre-screen interview and questionnaire are used to determine eligibility. 

To be eligible to receive assistance you must:

  • Earn under the income limit for the county where you are living. 

  • Be unable to pay your rent because you lost income.

  • Be at risk of homelessness or doubling up (sharing housing in close quarters).

  • Not have any other resources to assist you with rent or housing

  • Have other risk factors that if not for this assistance, you would become homeless

If a referral is available, you will need to provide certain documents in order to receive financial assistance. These include:

  • Copy of your lease

  • Eviction notice or late notice 

  • Copy of ID for anyone 18 or older in the household

  • Copy of Social Security Card for each household member

  • Proof of income, i.e. pay stub or unemployment documentation 

  • Most recent utility bill if requesting utility assistance.

Are you a veteran?

This information is for Veterans experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of losing their housing. Resources are available to veterans and their families. 

How to get help

Please contact one of the locations below for further assistance and to be connected to a program that meets your needs. 

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
Housing Walk-Ins-3rd floor
Screening for GPD and HUD-VASH Programs
9-11am Monday-Friday
109 Bee St.
Charleston, SC 29401
HUD/VASH Karen Medbury 843-577-5011 X5775
GPD Meg Boyle 843-789-7765

VA-Community Resource and Referral Center
Screening for GPD program
8am-4:30pm walk ins accepted
2424 City Hall Ln.
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 843-789-6804

One80 Place SSVF Program
Phone: 843-212-8668
Email: ssvfreferrals@one80place.org