Helping Hands of Goose Creek assistance programs.
Berkeley County South Carolina families can learn about, and gain access to, various financial assistance programs as part of Helping Hands of Goose Creek. This is a charity that operates many resources, including a free food pantry, emergency financial help, applications to TANF cash aid or Medicaid and more.
There is also a free information referral line as well as SC Thrive in which a customer service team will provide information on everything from medical assistance to government grants, SNAP food stamps and self-sufficiency, such as job placement or budgeting classes. More information is below on just some examples of the resources that may be provided in Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner and Berkeley County.
Help from medical programs
Helping Hands of Goose Creek can help low income families, those in poverty, or uninsured apply. One of them includes regional, state of South Carolina and Nationwide Prescription Assistance services. There is information on both pharmaceutical companies that offer discounts as well as local non-profits that may have vouchers. Or even learn about free prescription drug discount cards from retail stores.
In either case, the goal is to provide for either new or so called maintenance prescriptions by mostly utilizing the support of major pharmaceutical companies. The medications can help meet the needs of uninsured as well as elderly Berkeley County residents.
Clients of Helping Hands Goose Creek and Berkeley County can ideally gain access to currently existing free patient assistance programs. Staff screen patients to check for eligibility and determine exactly what they may qualify for, if anything. The person will then need to follow up with their doctor or the local non-profit in order to provide the required information and complete appropriate drug company applications.
Helping Hands of Goose Creek can offer medical assistance, both from referrals to community clinics and public health care. Some of the resources available include Medicaid applications for residents who are looking for government assistance for paying for the cost of Home or Nursing Care. Medicaid is also for the disabled, Medicare recipients, and residents living in poverty. The elderly can apply to Medicare free health insurance with guidance from Helping Hands of Goose Creek.
A list of clinics in the Berkeley and Charleston SC tr-county area is also available. These can be turned to by all persons looking for low cost or even maybe free medical care. Everything from basic check ups to lab work at dental cleanings may be provided to those with limited health insurance or that can't otherwise afford to pay for it.
Helping Hands of Goose Creek information on financial aid
Everything from charity funds to grants from Emergency Food and Shelter Assistance may be available as well as access to SC thrive (The Benefit Bank). While the staff at the crisis line will have information on them, the fact is all resources are very limited.
- -Homeless Prevention includes emergency assistance with issues regarding payment of mortgages, utility bills, or rent.
- -One time assistance may be provided to pay for a security deposit on a new home.
- -Case management is a form of prevention. There is housing and support services for persons who are homeless or at risk.
- -Very low income families, single parents, the disabled and residents in poverty can apply to cash aid, SNAP food stamps, and other government aid with staff from Helping Hands. More on South Carolina public cash assistance.
- -Receive referrals to legal aid. This can help fight evictions, utility disconnections, and similar issues.
- -Free food pantries or more long term support, such as application sites for SNAP food stamps.
Other emergency support may be arranged too. This of course will be in addition to the other resources referenced. The bottom line is that the Helping Hands of Goose Creek is an effective resource for struggling families all across Berkeley County South Carolina.
Learn about federal government funded energy programs. There are a couple main ones offered. The first is Weatherization, which is intended to help homeowners conserve electricity. While the savings will vary, some families can save from $300 - $500 per year on their utility bills.
Helping Hands of Goose Creek as well as Summerville can also direct low income families to low income utility bill assistance grants from LIHEAP. This is a U.S. Department of Energy and state of South Carolina. This will offer funds to pay for electric bills or Air Conditioning throughout the year. There is a focus on the disabled as well as senior citizens in the county as well. Or low income families can also apply for financial help from the crisis LIHEAP program.
Referrals to social services and career programs
Immigration Assistance, including legal support from pro-bono attorneys, is for individuals seeking citizenship in the United States. There are some non-profits in the Berkeley County region that offer services to help them with this process. Whether it is clerical assistance or document translation, support can be arranged.
Head Start as well as Early Head Start are for children. It will help facilitate learning for the youth. Helping Hands of Goose Creek can refer families to this program, which will give them a safe and caring place to learn and grow.
There are many support services for the parent as well as the child. Many Head Start enrolled parents and families have gained skills, such as GED or job training, that helped them get jobs and an education. So what can be arranged is everything from Mental Health services, learning for the child, Family & Community Engagement, Health Care, and more.
Local non-profit will help clients obtain GED (General Educational Development Certificate) or enroll into job training. The charitable Helping Hands of Goose Creek has information on everything from Science, Language Arts-Writing, Language Arts-Reading, Computer Classes, and Mathematics. Learn more on government job training programs in South Carolina.
Often run in combination with the immigration services are the ESL (English as a Second Language) and also the English and Literacy Civics classes. They help newcomers to Berkeley county and really the nation in language acquisition. Components of it include listening, reading, speaking and writing the English Language.
Career Counseling provides both the unemployed and anyone looking to increase their income with workforce education. There are specialists from job centers and other locations that offer counseling and placement into training opportunities for adults. The service can be used to help facilitate a transition into occupational certification programs.
Many people need additional Computer Training. No matter the person's age, the technology changes so quickly that refresher classes can always be used by almost anyone. Or some people need to start from the beginning.
Budgeting and Financial Literacy workshops are arranged by Helping Hands of Goose Creek and Berkeley County South Carolina. Non-profit agencies, Rotary Club Members and volunteers work with clients. Attendees can learn tips on how to save money and budget; investing; using smartphone applications to make or save money and so much more.
Helping Hands of Goose Creek can direct clients to sites that offer free instruction and training. The goal is to help clients develop basic office skills. These services are provided to low-income individuals or for people that have an interest in entering the workforce in a computer related field. Learn about creating and updating files, computer terminology, word processing and professional development training.
The purpose of these programs is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to become active in the community. This will help the person feel more confident when they are seeking a job in the greater tri-County community.
Applying to and phone number of Helping Hands of Goose Creek
Resources are limited, but the charity supports the entire Berkeley County South Carolina region. Whether it is referrals, emergency services or financial help, free food or hygiene supplies from the pantry, or something else, the main address is 104 B Commerce Place, Goose Creek, SC. 29445-0992. For information, call 843-553-7132.
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