Resources
State and National Resources
We envision a world where everyone—no matter who they are or where they live—has control over their bodies and can decide if, when, and under what circumstances to get pregnant and have a child.
Fact Forward is an organization dedicated to preventing adolescent pregnancy in South Carolina through education, technical assistance, public awareness, advocacy, and research.
DHEC – Division of STDs and HIV
DHEC strives to prevent the contraction and spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially HIV/AIDS. They also aim to provide care and support resources for those infected with HIV.
The mission of the Planning Council is to develop a comprehensive, statewide HIV Prevention and Care Plan for a responsive, effective, and efficient continuum of services for persons living with HIV/AIDS and those at risk for HIV infection.
CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)
DASH promotes the health and well-being of children and adolescents to enable them to become healthy and productive adults.
Local Resources
The United Way of Aiken County
The United Way of Aiken County works effortlessly with various nonprofit and for-profit organizations throughout the county to enrich, educate and empower the lives of all citizens in this area.
The mission of the Aiken County HELP LINE is to provide support programs that facilitate access to intervention, information, and/or services using enhanced means of telecommunication technologies as the primary vehicle for delivering that access.
The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons is an organization devoted to helping abused women, their children, teens, and men break the cycle of violence. They offer safe, confidential services and shelter.
