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The Information & Referral
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About the Resource Guide
Are you spending money on things that are offered for FREE or at discount? This is a resource guide
that will help you navigate the various resources that are available in this area. The resources in
this guide are broken down by subject-matter to make navigation easier. You will find that many
valuable resources are absolutely FREE for Marines, Sailors and their families! Browse through our
guide to see all that has been put in place....just for you. Enjoy!
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Resources for Parents
page 3
EFMP Resources
page 4 Education Resources
page 5
Employment Resources
page 7
Recreation Resources
page 12
Financial Resources
page 11
Housing Resources
page 19
Other Resources
page 21
Legal Resources
page 20
With Our Marines, Sailors
and their Families in Mind...
Health & Wellness
Resources
page 17
Food Resources
page 9
Support Resources
page 14
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
AMI Kids Provide training, education, and
support fro troubled youth
60 Honeybee Island Rd.
Seabrook, SC 29940
(843) 846-2128
http://
www.amikidsbeaufort.org/
index.html
CDCs and Youth & Teen
Services
Child care, education,
recreation, etc.
MCAS Beaufort:
(843) 228-7290
Laurel Bay: (843) 846-1160
Parris Island: (843) 228-3514
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/cdc.asp
Family Child Care Private child care providers (843) 846-2270
(843) 597-1930
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/cdc.asp
Homefront America Support for families on the
homefront
31877 Del Obispo St. Suite 101
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-248-9468
http://
www.homefrontamerica.org/
Military Child Education
Coalition
Ensure quality education
availability for military children
1760 Old Meadow Road
Suite 500
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 506-3275
http://www.militarychild.org/
Military Families Near and Far Support for military families https://
www.familiesnearandfar.org/
login/
MotoMail FREE service to send letters to
deployed Marines
https://www.motomail.us/
login.cfm
New Parent Support Program Various parental services 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard
Beaufort, SC
Tel: 843-466-0082
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/npsp.asp
Operation Military Kids of
South Carolina
Support for military kids 201 East Church St.
Saluda, SC 29138
(864) 993-1711
http://www.sccyd4h.org/omk/
index.html
Recruit Family Support Information for families with
recruits in training
(843) 228-4718 http://www.mccs-sc.com/
recruitfamilies/index.asp
Sesame Street Support for military children http://www.sesamestreet.org/
parents/topicsandactivities/
toolkits/tlc
Snowball Express Charity for military children
who lost a parent to military
service
http://
www.snowballexpress.org
United Through Reading Support for separated families 11750 Sorrento Valley Road
Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (858) 481-7323
http://
www.unitedthroughreading.org
/
Youth Sports Program Sports for youth Laurel Bay
MCCS Human Resources
Building 1617
Tel: 843-846-4291
http://www.mccs-sc.com/todo/
youth.asp
Resources for Parents Resources for Parents Resources for Parents
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website/Email
AASD Summer Camp Summer camp for children ages
7-17 with ASD
Summerton, SC
(803) 478-2105
ljorda3@clemson.edu
Beaufort County Disabilities &
Special Needs
Quality services for life
enhancement
(843) 255-6300 http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/community-
services/disabilities-and-special
-needs/index.php
Blinded Veterans Association Assistance for blind military
members and veterans
477 H Street
NW Washington, DC 20001-
2694
Phone: 202-371-8880
http://www.bva.org/
Camp Burnt Gin FREE camps for children with
physical disabilities or chronic
illness
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 898-0455
http://www.scdhec.gov/
campburntgin
Camp Good Times Camp for those with Autism Charleston, SC
(843) 817-2221
www.campgoodtimesofcharlest
on.org
Camp Happy Days Support and encouragement for
children diagnosed with cancer
1622 Ashley Hall Rd
Charleston, SC
(843) 571-4336
teresa@camphappydays.com
Camp Hope FREE camp for underprivileged
children ages 7-13
Pendleton, SC
(864) 646-7502
http://www.clemson.edu/
centers-institutes/outdoor-lab/
camps/camp-hope.html
Camp Leo FREE camp for legally blind
children ages 7-16
Hilton Head, SC
(803) 796-1304
http://campleo.net/
Camp Lion’s Den FREE camp for children ages
7-17 with visual impairments
Pendleton, SC
(864) 646-7502
www.sclions.org
Camp Puff ’N Stuff Camp for children with asthma Charleston, SC
(843) 556-8451
http://
scddc.recreation.state.sc.us/?
q=americanlungsc/accessible-
activity-in-sc/camp-breathe-
easy-formerly-known-camp-
puff-n-stuff
Disability Resources.org Disability resources on the
Internet
http://
www.disabilityresources.org/
Exceptional Family Member
Program
Support, assistance, training,
etc.
(843) 228-2041 http://www.mccs-sc.com/efmp/
index.asp
U.S. Paralympic Team Athletics and rehabilitation for
service members who have
sustained physical injuries
http://www.teamusa.org/US-
Paralympics/Military.aspx
EFMP ResourcesEFMP ResourcesEFMP Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
The American Legion Provide programs, services, and
scholarship for military and
families pursuing education
700 N. Pennsylvania St.
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Telephone: (317) 630-1200
http://www.legion.org/
Apprenticeship Program Provides on-the-job and
technical training
Lifelong Learning Education
MCAS (843) 228-7474
PI: (843) 228-2086
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
lifelong/apprenticeship.asp
Beaufort County Adult
Education
Education 2900 Mink Point Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 322-2300
http://adult-
educa-
tion.beaufortsc.schoolfusion.us/
modules/groups/
Beaufort County Library Various services 311 Scott St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 255-6456
http://
www.beaufortcountylibrary.org
/
Beaufort County School
District
Education 2900 Mink Point Boulevard
Beaufort, South Carolina 29902
(843) 322-2300
http://www.beaufort.k12.sc.us/
Site/index.aspx
Beaufort County Veterans’
Affairs
Various services 1905 Duke St. - Suite 205
PO Drawer 1228
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 255-6880
http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/community-
services/veterans-affairs/
index.php
Civilian Career Leadership
Development
Career development,
employment opportunities,
training, etc.
Headquarters U.S. Marine
Corps
Manpower & Reserve Affairs
3280 Russell Rd
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
https://
www.manpower.usmc.mil/
portal/page/portal/
M_RA_HOME/
MRA_SubMain
Colleges
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
Webster University
University of South Carolina
Park University
University of Phoenix
TCL
Non-Resident Colleges
Continuing education services Embry-Riddle (843) 228-7856
Webster (843) 524-1851
USC Beaufort (843) 368-8211
Park (843) 228-7052
UoPhoenix (843) 441-5549
TCL (843) 228-7494
Non-Resident (706) 495-3099
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
lifelong/colleges.asp
Continuing Education Education MCRDPI 843-228-1672
MCAS Beaufort
843-228-7682
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
lifelong/index.asp
DANTES Worldwide educational support
for DoD
6490 Saufley Field Road
Pensacola, FL 32509-5243
http://www.dantes.doded.mil/
DANTES_Homepage.html
eKnowledge SAT/ACT Prep (951) 256-4076 http://www.eknowledge.com/
powerprep-promo.aspx
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for
Veterans w/ Disabilities
Business management training
for injured veterans
700 University Avenue, Ste 303
Syracuse, NY 13244-2530
(315) 443-8791
http://whitman.syr.edu/ebv/
Training and Training and Training and Education ResourcesEducation ResourcesEducation Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Family Readiness Program
Training
Command, FRO, and volunteer
training, etc.
1283 Geiger Blvd
MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7495
Four Winds FR Center
(843) 228-1663
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/frptmcas.asp
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/frptmcrd.asp
GI Bill Information on the GI Bill 1 (800) 827-1000 http://www.gibill.va.gov/
Lifelong Learning Education
and Libraries
Education, training, etc. (843) 228-7682
(843) 228-1672
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
lifelong/index.asp
LifeSkills Training &
Education
Personal & professional growth 1283 Geiger Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7334
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/lstemcas.asp
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/lstemcrd.asp#staystill
L.I.N.K.S. Program Intro to the Marine Corps 1283 Geiger Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7397
Four Winds FR Center
(843) 228-1573
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/linksmcas.asp
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/linksmcrd.asp
Marine Corps Family Team
Building
Family readiness education,
training, and support
(843) 228-6141 MCAS
(843) 228-1662 MCRD
http://www.mccssc.com/mcftb/
Marine Corps University Education, training, and
Development
2076 South Street
Quantico, VA 22134-5068
(703) 784-6837
https://www.mcu.usmc.mil/
default.aspx
MarineNet Education and training 2300 A Louis Road
Quantico, VA 22134
https://
www.marinenet.usmc.mil/
MarineNet/Home.aspx
MCCS Base Libraries Various services http://library.usmc-mccs.org/
cgi-bin/main.pl
Peterson’s Online Academic
Skills Course
Help with reading
comprehension, math and
vocabulary skills for military
members
http://
www.nelnetsolutions.com/
dantes/
Readiness & Deployment
Support Program
Support for Marines, Sailors
and family member before,
during, and after separations
MCAS: (843) 228-7311
PI: (843) 228-1550
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/rdstmcas.asp
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
mcftb/rdstmcrd.asp
School Liaison Various information, services,
and community involvement
activities
Phone: (843) 228-6128 School Liaison Webpage
Voluntary Education Advocates lifelong learning
through programs and guidance
http://
apps.militaryonesource.mil/
MOS/f?p=VOLED:HOME:0
Training and Training and Training and Education ResourcesEducation ResourcesEducation Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Beaufort Job Openings Job vacancies http://www.sciway.net/jobs/
beaufort.html
Career Resources Management
Center
Resumes, job applications,
transition assistance, etc. MCRD Parris Island
Building 923, Room 27A
(843) 228-4574
MCAS Beaufort
Building 553 and/or Trailer
616B
(843) 228-7701
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/crmc.asp
Family Child Care Professional Home business that provides
child care from the home
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/cdc.asp
Family Member Employment
Assistance Program
Resumes, job search, training,
etc.
(843) 228-6463 MCAS
(843) 228-3377 Parris Island
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/fmeap.asp
Hire Veterans Employers seeking to hire
Veterans
511 E. San Ysidro Blvd.
Suite # 8351
San Ysidro, CA 92173
(619) 819-9360
http://www.hireveterans.com/
Lowcountry SC Works Connects SC employees with
tools and training to help them
enter and move ahead in the
workforce
http://
www.lowcountryscworks.org/
MCCS-SC Jobs MCCS South Carolina job
openings
MCCS South Carolina
P.O. Box 55018
Beaufort, SC 29904-5018
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/jobs.asp
Military Exits Companies specifically looking
for transitioning service
Members
1-877-727-7470 http://www.militaryexits.com/
ReadySC Job listing in trades and
Manufacturing
http://www.jobaps.com/sccat/
Recruit Military Veteran-owed firm that helps
with employment & education
422 West Loveland Ave. Love-
land, OH 45140
513-683-5020
http://recruitmilitary.com/
SC Classifieds Employment ads listed in over
25 South Carolina newspapers
http://www.sciway.net/jobs/
classified.html
SC State Library Jobs Shows available jobs at
libraries around the state
http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/
index.php?
op-
tion=com_jobline&Itemid=642
South Carolina Dept. of
Education and Workforce
Job search and other services 1550 Gadsden Street
P.O. Box 995
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 737-2400
http://sces.org/
Employment Employment Employment ResourcesResourcesResources
8
Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Transition Assistance
Management Program
Transition assistance for active
duty members and families
Marine Corps Transition
Assistance
TurboTAP Connections money, benefits,
etc. for transitioning military
members
http://www.turbotap.org/
register.tpp
U.S. Dept of Labor Employment resources for
Veterans
200 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20210
http://www.dol.gov/vets/
USA Jobs Government job search https://www.usajobs.gov/
Employment Employment Employment ResourcesResourcesResources
9
Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
ACCESS Network Food Assistance Beaufort (843) 379-5600 http://www.theaccess-
network.org/programs/nutrition
-services/
Bluffton Self Help Food Assistance for those in
crisis situations
Bluffton (843) 757-8000 http://www.blufftonselfhelp.org
Campbell Chapel Community
Soup Kitchen
Food Assistance
Open Weds 12-1PM
25 Boundary St.
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 815-6017
(843) 837-3916
http://uwlowcountry.org/
index.php?
op-
tion=com_mtree&task=viewlin
k&link_id=1592&Itemid=287
Christian Renewal Church
Valley Gate Ministries
Food Assistance Hilton Head (843) 342-5433 http://
www.christianrenewalhhi.org/
Church of the Cross Food Bank Food Assistance
Meals served on Tuesdays
Bluffton (843) 757-2661 http://
www.thechurchofthecross.net/
lay-ministry
Deep Well Project Food Assistance 154A Beach City Rd.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
(843) 785-2489
http://
www.deepwellproject.org/
Family Promise of Beaufort
County
Provides temporary housing
and meals for homeless
families with children
Bluffton – 843-815-4211 http://
familypromisebeau-
fortcounty.org/
Grateful Hearts Soup Kitchen Food Assistance
Meals on Mondays and
Wednesdays
Holy Family Catholic Church
Hilton Head Island, SC
(843) 689-6142
(843) 671-6772
http://www.holyfamilyhhi.org/
Harvest Hope Food Pantry at
Community Bible Church
Food Assistance 2818 White Horse Rd,
Greenville, SC 29611
(864) 281-3995
http://www.harvesthope.org/
Help Mobile Meals Food Assistance Beaufort (843) 812-1718 http://www.helpofbeaufort.org/
mobile.html
Hunger and Homeless
Coalition
Working to feed the hungry and
house the homeless children,
women and men in Hilton Head
Hilton Head Island – 843-363-
6858
http://
hungerandhomelesscoali-
tion.org/
Lowcountry Food Bank Provides food for 400 Low-
country hunger-relief organiza-
tions
Yemassee – One Guess Road http://
www.lowcountryfoodbank.org/
MCCS South Carolina Catering Catering services (843) 228-7600 http://www.mccs-sc.com/food/
catering.asp
Food ResourcesFood ResourcesFood Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Meals-on-Wheels Food Assistance 1408 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
http://www.mealcall.org/meals-
on-wheels/sc/port-royal.htm
Our Lady’s Food Pantry Food Assistance 30 Carolyn Dr.
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 524-2179
http://charitiessc.org/programs/
our-ladys-pantry/
Resurrection Christian
Community Church
Food Assistance
Meals served on Wednesdays
Hilton Head
(843) 689-3625
http://resurrectionccc.com/
Sandalwood Community Food
Pantry
Food Assistance
Meals on Tues and Fridays
Hilton Head
(843) 645-0935
http://
www.sandalwoodfoodbank.co
m/
Second Helpings Food Assistance
Distributes food to over 65 area
agencies
Hilton Head
(843) 689-3689
http://secondhelpingslc.org/
Shell Point Baptist Church Weekly Meals
11AM - 1PM on Saturdays
Atlantic Inn parking lot,
2249 Boundary St.,
Beaufort , SC
(843) 575-2200
St. Andrews By-the-Sea United
Methodist Church
Food Assistance
Meals served on Fridays
Hilton Head
(843) 785-4711
http://www.hhiumc.com/
St. James Baptist Church
Community Soup Kitchen
Food Assistance
Meals served on Thursdays
Hilton Head
(843) 732-7696
http://uwlowcountry.org/
index.php?
op-
tion=com_mtree&task=viewlin
k&link_id=1609&Itemid=287
St. Vincent DePaul Church
(St. Peters Church)
Various support services www.stpeters-church.org
Food ResourcesFood ResourcesFood Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Better Business Bureau-
Military Line
Financial literacy for military
and families
3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
http://www.bbb.org/us/military
-line/
Credit Card Rules Information & education from
Federal Reserve on credit cards
http://www.federalreserve.gov/
creditcard/default.htm
Help With My Bank Information on national banks
and processes
1301 McKinney Street
Suite 3450
Houston, TX 77010
1 (800) 613-6743
http://
www.helpwithmybank.gov/
MCAS Beaufort Federal Credit
Union
Financial support 3481 Trask Parkway
Beaufort, SC
1 (800) 255-1513
http://cpmfed.com/?
page=mcasbfcu_welcome
Military Pay Information on military pay and
DoD pay systems
888-332-7411 http://www.dfas.mil/
Modest Needs Foundation Grant assistance to eligible
applicants
115 E 30th St, FL 1
New York, NY 10016
(212) 463-7042
http://www.modestneeds.org
MyMoney.gov Teaches all Americans about
financial education
1 (888) MyMoney http://www.mymoney.gov/
Navy Marine Corps Relief
Society
Various services, including
financial
Marine Corps Air Station
Bldg. 719, PO Box 9063
Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7357
http://www.nmcrs.org/
Operation Family Fund Grant assistance to eligible
DoD applicants and family
PO Box 837
Ridgecrest, CA 93556
Phone: (760) 793-0053
http://operationfamilyfund.org/
Personal Financial
Management Program
Financial education, budgeting,
training, planning, etc.
MCAS: (843) 228-7055
PI: (843) 228-2218
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/pfmp.asp
Security and Exchange
Commission Military Site
Financial resources http://www.sec.gov/investor/
military.shtml
Semper Fi Fund Assistance for injured Marine
Corps forces members
PO Box 555193
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055
Phone: 760-725-3680
http://semperfifund.org/
Financial ResourcesFinancial ResourcesFinancial Resources
12
Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Ace Basin Tours Boat Tours in Beaufort, SC One Coosaw River Drive
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 521-3099
www.acebasintours.com
Aiken County Recreation Various activities for all 917 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Graniteville, SC
(803) 663-6142
Art League of Hilton Head Visual arts through education (843) 681-5060 www.hhal.org
ArtWorks of Beaufort Art classes, scholarships and
recreation
2127 Boundary Street,
Suite 18A
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 379-2787
http://beaufortcountyarts.com/
about.htm
Base Movie Theaters Movies MCAS: (843) 228-7183
PI: (843) 228-1525
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
theater/index.asp
Bear Foot Sports Adult Soccer Six Tournaments
and Road Races
(843) 757-8520 www.bearfootsports.com
Beaufort Fishing &
Watersports
Recreation Downtown Marina
1006 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29908
http://www.beaufort.com/
category/activities/fishing-
watersports/
Beaufort Festivals & Events Recreation 713 Craven Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 525-8531
http://www.beaufortsc.org/
index.stml
Beaufort Orchestra Concerts 1 (800) 595-4849 www.beaufortorchestra.org
Beaufort River Tours Boat Tours in Beaufort, SC (843) 812-2804 http://
www.beaufortrivertours.com/
Beaufort Tides Fishing tips and tide schedules http://
www.beaufortonline.com/
beaufort-sc-fishing-guide/?
Chapel of Ease History - Built between 1742
and 1747.
Land’s End Road
St. Helena’s Island
http://www.sciway.net/sc-
photos/beaufort-county/chapel-
of-ease.html
Coastal Discovery Museum Tours and beach walks Hilton Head Island, SC
(843) 689-6767
Downtown Beaufort Activities Recreation and fun 101 West Street Extension
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 525-6644
http://
www.downtownbeaufort.com/
Friends of Hunting Island State
Park
Recreation and conservation P.O. Box 844
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
http://www.friends-of-hunting-
island-sc.org/
ITT Vacations and trips (843) 228-3557 http://www.mccs-sc.com/itt/
index.asp
John Mark Verdier House History - Built prior to the year
1800. An early, Federal-style
Lowcountry home.
801 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC
(843) 379-6335
www.historic-beaufort.org
Recreation Recreation Recreation ResourcesResourcesResources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Jon Sharp’s Walking History
Tour
Recreation tour of historical
Beaufort, SC
(843) 575-5775 http://
www.jonswalkinghistory.com/
The Legends Golf Course &
Pro Shop
Golfing, lessons, golf products,
and recreation
Building 299
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
Parris Island, SC 29905
Phone: 843-228-2240
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
thelegends/index.asp
Old Sheldon Church History - Over 220 years old.
Burned by British troops on
1779.
Junction of Highways 21 &
235, 1.7 miles north of the
junction of Highways 21 & 17
near Gardens Corner.
Outdoor Recreation Various types of equipment for
rent to support events
Building 1219
MCAS Beaufort
Tel: 843-228-7472
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
services/outdoor.asp
Parks and Leisure Services Various recreational activities http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/community-
services/pals/index.php
Parris Island Officers’ Spouses
Club
Recreation, support,
community involvement
http://parrisislandosc.com/
Parris Island Museum Marine Corps history MCRD Parris Island, SC
(843) 525-2951
Penn Center History, cultural education,
tours, landmarks, etc.
16 Penn Center Circle West
St. Helena Island, SC 29920
Phone 843.838.2432
http://www.penncenter.com/
Pinckney Island National
Wildlife Refuge
4.053 acres of preserved salt
marsh and maritime habitat.
Off Hwy 278, between the
bridges to Hilton Head Island.
www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland
Single Marine & Sailor
Program
Recreation, events, and
activities for single Marines
and Sailors
PI: 843-228-1541
MCAS: 843-228-7405
http://www.mccs-sc.com/smp/
index.asp
SNCO Spouses’ Club Recreation, support and
Involvement
http://www.facebook.com/
SNCOSCBeaufort
Recreation Recreation Recreation ResourcesResourcesResources
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Support ResourcesSupport ResourcesSupport Resources Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
After Deployment.org Wellness support for the
military community
http://
www.afterdeployment.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous Support group PMB
20 Towne Drive
Bluffton, SC 29910
http://area62.org/intergroup/
lowcount.htm
Armed Forces Foundation Wellness, housing, financial,
and other types of support for
military families
16 North Carolina Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 547-4713
http://
www.armedforcesfoundation.or
g/index.php
Beaufort Women’s Center Support for young, pregnant
women OR those who have had
abortions
21A Marshellen Drive
Belleview Business Park
P.O. Box 1483
Beaufort, SC 29901
http://
beaufortwomenscenter.com/
index.php
Boys & Girls Club of Beaufort Support for the youth 1100 Boundary Street
Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
(843) 986-5437
http://www.bgclowcountry.org/
index.php?page=beaufort
CAUSE Help for America’s wounded
military members
4114 Legato Road
Suite B
Fairfax, VA 22033
Phone: 703-591-4965
http://www.cause-usa.org/
main/index.cfm
Chaplains Various support and ministerial
services
(843) 228-7775
(843) 228-7121
http://www.marines.mil/unit/
mcasbeaufort/Pages/
Chaplain.aspx
Clinical Counseling Counseling and support MCRD Parris Island Building 17
Tel: 843-228-2044
MCAS Beaufort Building 807
Tel: 843-228-6126
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/behavioral.asp
CREDO (Chaplains Religious
Enrichment Development
Operation)
Various support services http://www.cnic.navy.mil/
cnrse/
RegionOperationsandServices/
ServicesandResources/
ReligiousPrograms/CREDO/
index.htm
Deep Well Project Family assistance www.deepwellproject.org
Disabled American Veterans Support for disabled veterans of
all branches
3725 Alexandria Pike
Cold Spring, KY 41076
Phone 877-426-2838
http://www.dav.org/
Domestic Violence Awareness Domestic violence prevention (843) 228-6126 http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/behavioral.asp
DStress Professional, anonymous
counseling for Marines, Sailors,
and families
1-877-476-7734 http://www.dstressline.com/
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Support ResourcesSupport ResourcesSupport Resources Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Drug Demand Reduction Drug awareness and prevention (843) 228-2465 http://www.usmc-mccs.org/
subabuse/drugs.cfm?
sid=fl&smid=4
Family Advocacy Program Family support and counseling (843) 228-6126 http://www.usmc-mccs.org/
famadv/?sid=fl
Franciscan Center Counseling, housing assistance,
etc.
www.islc.net/~franctr
Gold Star Wives of America Support for widows and
widowers who spouse died
while on active duty
P.O. Box 361986
Birmingham, AL 35236
Phone: 1-888-751-6350
http://www.goldstarwives.org/
index.htm
Heroes to Hometowns Welcome home injured military
members who can no longer
serve
http://
www.militaryhomefront.dod.m
il/pls/psgprod/f?
p=MHF:HOME1:0::::SID:20.4
0.500.230.0.0.0.0.0
Information & Referral POC for various forms of info (843) 228-7495
Lending Locker Lend household items (843) 228-6401 MCAS
(843) 228-2371 PI
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/relocation.asp
Lowcountry Pregnancy Center Support for pregnant women (843) 553-3505 www.lowcountrypregnancycent
er.com/
Marine Corps Community
Services
Various services for Marines
and families
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
index.asp
Marine For Life Post-transition support for
Marines
www.marineforlife.org
MCCS South Carolina
Emergency Contact Info
Various emergency services http://www.mccs-sc.com/
emergency/index.html
Marine Corps League Various support services,
scholarships, etc.
P.O. Box 3070
Merrifield, VA. 22116
(703) 207-9588
http://www.mcleague.com/
mdp/index.php
MCX Online Online shopping http://mymcx.com/
Military Family Life
Consultants
Counseling and support (843) 271-8538 https://www.mhngs.com/app/
programsandservices/
mflc_program.content
National Caregiver Support
Line
Caregiver support for injured &
disabled veterans
1 (855) 260-3274 http://www.caregiver.va.gov/
National Center for PTSD Support for PTSD (802) 296-6300 http://www.ptsd.va.gov/
National Domestic Violence
Hotline
DV Support 1 (800) 799-7233 http://www.thehotline.org/
National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline
Suicide awareness &
Prevention
1 (800) 273-8255 http://
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.
org/
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Support ResourcesSupport ResourcesSupport Resources Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
National Veterans Foundation Various support services and
resources for those at home, but
still struggling with war
1 (888) 777-4443 http://www.nvf.org/
Operation Rest & Relax FREE villa on Hilton Head for
re-connecting after deployment
P.O. Box 6398
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
(843) 715-0905
http://
www.operationrestandrelax.org
.php5-15.dfw1-
2.websitetestlink.com/default
Prevention and Relationship
Enhancement Program
Relationship enrichment Tel: 843-228-7334
Safe Helpline Sexual assault support for the
DoD community
1 (877) 995-5247 https://www.safehelpline.org/
Sexual Assault Prevention Sexual assault support MCAS: (843) 228-6904
PI: (843) 228-3744
Sexual Assault Prevention
Substance Abuse Counseling Counseling MCAS: (843) 228-6126
PI: (843) 228-2044
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/behavioral.asp
Suicide Prevention Support, prevention, and
suicide awareness
Marine Corps Suicide
Prevention Site
TAPS Support for left behind military
families
1 (800) 959-8277 http://www.taps.org/
United Service Organization Support for military families
left behind
P.O. Box 96322
Washington, DC 20090
Phone: 1-888-484-3876
http://www.uso.org/
Victim Advocacy Program Support for victims of various
types of abuse
Phone (843) 592-0646 http://www.mccs-sc.com/
emergency/index.html
Wounded Warrior Project Support for wounded military
members and families
4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
(877) 832-6997
http://
www.woundedwarriorproject.o
rg/
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Health & Wellness ResourcesHealth & Wellness ResourcesHealth & Wellness Resources
Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
ACCESS Network HIV/AIDS info & support Ridgeland, SC (843) 379-5600
Aging & Disability Resource
Center of the Lowcountry
Resource center Yemassee, SC
(843) 726-5536
(843) 846-8148
http://
www.lowcountrycog.sc.gov/
aginganddisability/Pages/
default.aspx
American Cancer Society Health, wellness, cancer
awareness, etc.
1 (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org
Beaufort County Disabilities &
Special Needs
Disabilities and special needs
assistance
100 Clear Water Way
Beaufort, SC (843) 255-6300
http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/community-
services/disabilities-and-special
-needs/index.php
Beaufort County Drug/Alcohol
Department
Drug/Alcohol Awareness 1905 Duke St., Suite 270
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 255-6000
http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/community-
services/alcohol-and-drug-
abuse/index.php
Beaufort Memorial Hospital Various medical services 955 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
(877) 532-6472
http://www.bmhsc.org/
BJH Comp. Health Various health services Beaufort, SC & surrounding
counties (843) 987-7400
http://www.bjhchs.com/
Caring Touch Health/wellness Hilton Head, SC
(843) 689-8246
Coastal Empire Community
Mental Health
Mental health Beaufort, SC & surrounding
counties (843) 524-8899
http://www.cecmhc.org/
Eat Smart Move More South
Carolina
Health and wellness 111 Stonemark Ln.
Columbia, SC 29210
http://eatsmartmovemoresc.org/
home/
Geriatrics and Extended Care Long-term care for eligible
military members and family
http://www.va.gov/geriatrics/
Health Promotions Health & wellness info and
activities
408 Gordon Street
Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7616
http://www.mccs-sc.com/todo/
health.asp
Lending Room Durable medical equipment at
no charge
Beaufort, SC
(843) 524-2554
Med-I-Assist Prescription drug vouchers Bluffton, SC
(843) 757-4818
(843) 470-4600
MetLife (point of contact for
the eastern region)
Various health and wellness
services
Bernie Vance
(902) 253-2279
bjvance@metlife.com
http://www.humana-
military.com/
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
NAMI (mental health) Mental health Hilton Head, SC
(843) 681-2200
Naval Hospital Services Medical services Beaufort Clinic
1 Pinckney Blvd.
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 770-0444
http://www2.va.gov/directory/
guide/state.asp?
STATE=SC&dnum=1
RxACCESS/ Good Neighbor
Medical Clinic
Medical clinic 30 Professional Circle
Beaufort, SC 29907
(843) 470-9088
S.C. DHEC (Health Dept.) Various services Beaufort, SC (843) 525-7615
Bluffton, SC (843) 757-2251
http://www.scdhec.gov/
index.htm
Semper Fit
(Health Promotions)
Various health and wellness
programs and services
408 Gordon Street
Beaufort, SC 29904
Tel: 843-228-7616
http://www.mccs-sc.com/todo/
health.asp
Tricare (South region) Medical info, insurance, educa-
tion, health & wellness, etc. for
military members and families
1-800-444-5445 http://www.humana-
military.com/
Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Licensed physicians
volunteering to continue their
practice for those who cannot
afford care
15 Northridge Drive (mail)
Hilton Head Island SC 29926
Tel: (843) 681.6612
http://www.vimclinic.org/
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
AHRN Automated Housing Referral
Network
http://www.ahrn.com/
Atlantic Marine Corps
Communities (AMCC)
Housing AMCC at Tri-Command
600 Laurel Bay Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
https://www.atlanticmcc.com/
Tri-Command/Tri--Command
Beaufort Hotels Hotel locator PO Box 13318
Charleston, SC 29422
US & Canada: 1-800-916-1392
Outside US: 001-843-724-0787
http://hotelguides.com/south-
carolina/beaufort-sc-hotels.html
Beaufort Housing Authority Low and moderate income
family support
(843) 525-7059 http://www.beaufortha.com/
index.htm
CAPA: Open Arms Shelter Shelter Beaufort, SC
(843) 524-4350
*Children: Birth - Age 21
CODA Shelter Beaufort, SC
Local: (843) 770-1074
Hotline: 1 (800) 868-2632
*Domestic Abuse
DeTreville House Temporary
Lodging
Temp. Lodging Building 1108, Delalio Avenue
MCAS Beaufort, SCna 29904
http://www.mccs-sc.com/tlf/
index.asp
Family Promise Shelter Bluffton, SC
(843) 815-4211
*Families only
Fisher House Foundation Provide “a home away from
home” close to a loved one
during hospitalization
111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420
Rockville, Maryland 20850
(888) 294-8560
http://www.fisherhouse.org/
Habitat for Humanity Home ownership assistance (843) 522-3500 Beaufort
(843) 757-5864 HHI
http://lowcountryhabitat.org/
http://www.habitathhi.org/
Homeless Veterans Housing assistance for
homeless veterans
(877) 424-3838 http://www.va.gov/homeless/
Homes for Troops Build specially adapted homes
for severely injured veterans for
FREE
Homes For Our Troops
6 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 823-3300
http://
www.homesforourtroops.org/
site/PageServer
Relocation Assistance Support for inbound and
outbound Marines, Sailors, and
families
MCAS: (843) 228-6401
PI: (843) 228-2371
http://www.mccs-sc.com/
milfam/relocation.asp
Room at the Inn Shelter Bluffton, SC
(843) 706-3773
*Pregnant women & their
children
TLC Ministries Shelter PO Box 2537
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 470-1117
Housing ResourcesHousing ResourcesHousing Resources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Armed Forces Legal Assistance
Locator
Legal assistance locator for
Armed Forces members
http://
legalassistance.law.af.mil/
content/locator.php
Beaufort County Court System Legal 102 Ribaut Road
Suite 208
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 255-5050
http://www.bcgov.net/
departments/Legal-and-Court/
Department of Social Services Various services 1905 Duke St.
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 255-6080
https://dss.sc.gov/content/
about/counties/counties.aspx?
ID=7
Legal Assistance Legal (843) 228-7330
(843) 228-7385
http://marines.mil/unit/
mcasbeaufort/Pages/Legal%
20Sex%20Assault.aspx
National Veterans Legal
Services Program
Legal services for vets PO Box 65762
Washington, DC 20035
http://www.nvlsp.org/
Pro Bono Program Listing Pro Bono legal service in South
Carolina
http://apps.americanbar.org/
legalservices/probono/
directory/southcarolina.html
SC Legal Services Legal services 1 (888) 346-5592 http://www.sclegal.org/Home/
tabid/207/Default.aspx
U.S. Department of Justice Protect the right of service
members
Department of Defense
Washington HQ Services
1155 Defense
Washington, D.C. 20301
(800) 438-8683
http://www.justice.gov/crt/
spec_topics/military/
Legal Legal Legal ResourcesResourcesResources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
4 Military Families Military-exclusive topics and
discounts
http://4militaryfamilies.com/
A Million Thanks Send letters to military
members
http://www.amillionthanks.org/
American Freedom Foundation Raise money to support
programs that support active
duty military, veterans, and
families
P.O. Box 6357
Tampa, FL 33608-0357
Telephone: (813) 541-4512
http://
americanfreedomfounda-
tion.org/
American Red Cross Various services North Charleston
(843) 764-2323
Bluffton (843) 757-7437
http://
www.lowcountryredcross.org/
AMVETS Advocacy, scholarships,
veteran and family assistance,
etc.
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Landham, MD 20706
1 (877) 726-8387
http://www.amvets.org/
Beaufort Gazette Current news, sports, weather Mailing address:
P.O. Box 5727
Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
http://www.islandpacket.com/
beaufortgazette/
Beaufort Chamber of
Commerce
Family assistance, business,
support, etc.
701 Craven Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 525-8500
http://
www.beaufortchamber.org/
Beaufort Weather Conditions Weather forecast http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-
bin/iwszone?Sites=:scz048
The Boot and The JetStream News and info on installation
activities
http://thebootandjetstream.com/
CAPA’s Closet Clothing and household items Beaufort (843) 521-0281
Center for Minority Veterans Assist eligible veterans in re-
ceiving benefits from VA
1 (800) 827-1000 http://www.va.gov/
centerforminorityveterans/
Center for Women Veterans Programs and services for
female veterans
1 (800) 827-1000 http://www.va.gov/womenvet/
Dept. of VA SGLI Info and management of
Servicemember Group Life
Insurance
http://www.insurance.va.gov/
sgliSite/default.htm
Evacuation Routes Beaufort county emergency
evacuation routes
Beaufort Evacuation Maps
Forms and Records Request Provide government forms http://www.va.gov/vaforms/
Goodwill Various services 137 Parris Island Gateway
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 470-1734
Greyhound Transportation 1 (800) 231-2222 http://www.greyhound.com/
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
Various services Beaufort & Hilton Head
(843) 521-3150
(843) 726-1092
Other Other Other
ResourcesResourcesResources
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HadIt.com Guides for compensation
claims for veterans
http://www.hadit.com/
HELP of Beaufort Various services 1910 Baggett St.
Beaufort, SC 29901
(843) 525-1223
Hilton Head Chamber of
Commerce
Various services 1 Chamber of Commerce Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-3673
http://
www.hiltonheadchamber.org/
Marine Corps Exchange Various products and services (843) 228-7769
(843) 228-1538
http://www.mymcx.com/
index.cfm/locations/beaufort/
MCCS Happenings Information on MCCS
programs, services, and events
http://www.mccssc.com/
happenings/index.html
MCCS South Carolina Events Calendar of all events http://www.mccs-sc.com/news/
calendar.asp
Military Connection Connect military and families
to various resources
(800) 817-3777 http://
www.militaryconnection.com/
Military Homefront Connecting military and
families to various resources
http://
www.militaryhomefront.dod.m
il/
Military OneSource Various services 1 (800) 342-9647 http://
www.militaryonesource.mil/
MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0::::
National Association for
Uniformed Services
Services and discounts for
military members and family
1 (800) 842-3451 http://www.naus.org/
National Military Family
Association
Various resources and info 2500 North Van Dorn St.
Alexandria, VA 22302
703.931.4600
http://www.militaryfamily.org/
National Resource Directory Various resource information https://www.nrd.gov/
Online Uniform Store Buy uniforms online http://mymcx.com/index.cfm/
mydepartments/uniforms/
Palmetto Breeze Transportation
and Emergency Evacuation
Transportation Bluffton, SC
(843) 757-5782
1(800) 211-9620
Pet Finder Help potential pet owners find
pets
http://www.petfinder.com
Retired Activities Programs and services for
retired Marines and Sailors
Tel: 843-228-6222 http://www.mccs-sc.com/
support/rao.asp
Salvation Army Various services 2505 North St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 524-3727
(843) 524-2271
http://salvationarmyusa.org/
usn/www_usn_2.nsf/
Other Other Other
ResourcesResourcesResources
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Resource What They Do Address & Phone # Website
Together We Served Marine Corps community
connection
http://
marines.togetherweserved.com/
United Way of the Lowcountry Various services Beaufort, SC
(843) 524-4357
USA.gov Various information on
government topics
1-800-333-4636 http://www.usa.gov/
YMCA Free showers for the homeless 1801 Richmond Ave.
Port Royal, SC 29935
(843) 521-9622
Other Other Other
ResourcesResourcesResources
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This guide is intended to be for informational purposes
only. The Information and Referral program does not
solicit business for nor sponsor any non-DoD
organizations.
For more information about the Information & Referral
Resource Guide, please contact Christopher Eiland,
MCAS Beaufort Information & Referral Specialist @
(843) 228-7495, or by email: eilandcl@usmc-mccs.org.
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