Lists

Community Outreach Programs

Name	Web address	Description

Tourett's Syndrome	http://www.tsaofga-sc.org/	843-240-0342 Tourette's Syndrome Association Georgia Chapter (Atlanta) - Serving Georgia and South Carolina 770-901-9998 (or, within GA/SC but outside 404 or 770 area codes: 1-888-799-2101) e-mail tsageorgia@bellsouth.net

Kids Are People Too		843-448-4106 OR 843-916-8507

BURGESS ORGANIZATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE	http://www.taxexemptworld.com/organization.asp?tn=442427	843-650-2670

TOPS®	http://www.tops.org/	Take Off Pounds Sensibly - 843-365-5486 - We offer a healthy, caring and supportive approach to weight control, at an affordable price. We've been doing this since 1948. TOPS is a nonprofit organization

Gastric Bypass Support Group		843-347-8212

Overeaters Anonymous	http://www.oa.org/index.htm	Trinity Presbyterian Church 843-293-2134- Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA.

Overeaters Anonymous	http://www.oa.org/index.htm	Trinith Episcopal Church - 843-293-1194 - Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA.

Overeaters Anonymous	http://www.oa.org/index.htm	Overeaters Anonymous offers a program of recovery from compulsive overeating using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. 843-272-7260

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group of Horry County		843-234-1725 or 843-397-1274

Low Vision Support Group	http://www.earsforeyes.org/LowVisionSupportGroups.htm	is a gathering of people with the common problem of vision loss. They form or join such groups to discuss various aspects of their problems including the emotional aspects of sight loss, to investigate solutions and share resource information. These grou

National Federation for the Blind	http://www.nfb.org/nfb/SC_resources.asp?SnID=2	South Carolina Resource List

SC Parents Anonymous Affiliates	http://www.parentsanonymousofsouthcarolina.org/index_files/Page1036.html	are parent-driven and strength-based. Professionally-trained facilitators partner with parents attending groups to determine the content of meetings and the pace at which learning occurs. As parents discuss.......

Helping Hand	http://www.helpinghandofmyrtlebeach.org/	is a crisis intervention agency whose basic purpose is to minister to the need of the community not met by existing institutions. We are a crisis intervention and referral agency whose mission is to provide assistance to those in need in our community.

The Coast RTA	http://coastrta.com/	Look here for info on our fixed routes including schedules, maps, and fares; The Coast RTA offers a variety of services from Fixed Route to Dash About for Seniors; The Coast RTA is always looking for special people to become part of the team!;Moving Billbo

Dash About for Seniors (DAS)	http://coastrta.com/das3.htm	a new service program of The Coast RTA - Waccamaw Regional Transportation Authority. Now, with one easy telephone call, you can arrange safe, comfortable and economical transportation to meet your individual needs.

VA-Myrtle Beach Primary Care Clinic	http://www.charleston.va.gov/page.cfm?pg=12	Located on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, this clinic offers 16 treatment rooms, one of which can be used for isolation. Provides primary care, mental health and digital radiology Serves over 5,000 patients in Horry County and surrounding comm....

Public Health Departments-S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control	http://www.scdhec.gov/health/region6/index.htm	The mission of the Region 6 Public Health Office is to promote, protect and improve the health and environment for the citizens of Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties through a number of programs and services. As your public health partner our miss

Partners for Healthy Children	http://www.workworld.org/wwwebhelp/medicaid_program_partners_for_healthy_children_south_carolina.htm	(PHC) program provides free health care, including medical and dental services, to children under age 19 in families with income below Family Independence Program (FIP) limits.Most children in foster care will be eligible in the PHC's coverage group.......

Little River Medical Center	http://www.littlerivermedcenter.com/	Our highly trained medical staff offers comprehensive health care services and a full range of wellness programs for the whole family. Sliding Scale Billing & Mediacid apps.

Health Care Partners of South Carolina	http://www.hcpsc.com/	From check-ups to the common cold, from an ear ache to a serious disease, your primary health care provider is your partner in health throughout your life. At Health Care Partners of South Carolina, we will help you stay well, treat you when you get sick a

Shared Care	http://www.sharedcare.org/index.php	Privides access to health care for uninsured, low-income residents, imcluding primary care, specialty care, dental care, generif prescription meds, lab tests, X-ray, MRI, CT scan, & Other Diagnostic tests, Outpatient surgery, physical therapy.

Friendship House Clinic	http://www.scha.org/document.asp?document_id=2,44,98,779,781	Eligibility is limited to low-income residents of Horry County, proof of residence for at least two months i s required. Eligible resident sare 18 years or older, with income below 150% of Federal poverty guidelines, with no access to private or government

The Best Chance Network: The South Carolina Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program	http://www.scdhec.gov/health/chcdp/cancer/bcn.htm	Who We Are: The Best Chance Network (BCN), helps women who need to be screened for breast and cervical cancer, but do not have insurance or have insurance that only covers hospital care, are between the ages of 47 and 64, and meet certain income guidelines

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC)	http://www.nchec.org/	NCHEC's mission is to improve the practice of health education and to serve the public and profession of health education by certifying health education specialists, promoting professional development, and strengthening professional preparation and practic

South Carolina Governor's Council on Physical Fitness	http://www.scdhec.net/health/chcdp/physical_activity/gcpf/awards.htm	The mission of the Council is to promote the health and well-being of South Carolinians of all ages by advancing the levels of physical activity. The Council shall serve as an advisor to the state on issues related to physical activity, providing vision an

Kraft Foods Worldwide Health & Wellness Advisory Council	http://www.kraft.com/obesity/advisory.html	A global advisory council of experts is helping us structure our ongoing response to obesity. The council will also help us develop policies, standards, measures and timetables for implementing our commitments. We are bringing together 10 leading voices

Step Up!	http://www.stepup-grandstrand.org/home.php	There is nothing more rewarding than finding a way to devote your time, energy, and compassion to help your neighbors and give back to your community. From reading to a child; to working in a food bank; to visiting the elderly; there are countless ways to

The Wellness Council for South Carolina	http://www.wellnesscouncilcsc.org/Home.asp	The mission of the Wellness Council for Coastal South Carolina is to promote a healthier regional community by serving as a catalyst for wellness and health throughout the coastal counties of South Carolina. Through partnerships with businesses and complem