LGBTQ Resources

LGBTQ Resources

If you or anyone you know is in crisis and needs help or would just like someone to talk to, please consider reaching out to one of the hotlines.

SC Equality can be reached at any time through the “Contact Us” page of the website, but are not a crisis center.

Crisis Assistance

If you or anyone you know is in crisis and needs help or would just like someone to talk to, please consider reaching out to one of the hotlines.

SC Equality can be reached at any time through the “Contact Us” page of the website, but are not a crisis center.

Crisis Assistance

LGBTQ Resource Guide

SC Equality is committed to ensuring that LGBTQ South Carolinians have access to the most comprehensive resources available.

For all resource-related requests, please contact Jeff Ayers at jeffayers@scequality.org.

I’M NEW TO SOUTH CAROLINA

Did you just move to the state? This is a brief primer for everything you need to know about being an LGBT person in South Carolina.

Start Here

I’M NEW TO SOUTH CAROLINA

Did you just move to the state? This is a brief primer for everything you need to know about being an LGBT person in South Carolina.

Start Here

I’M COMING OUT

Coming out is not only a critical component of a LGBT individual’s well-being, but of the well-being of the entire LGBT community. Support is here.

Come Out

I’M COMING OUT

Coming out is not only a critical component of a LGBT individual’s well-being, but of the well-being of the entire LGBT community. Support is here.

Come Out

I NEED SUPPORT

These are national, statewide and local resources that provide social outlets, support, health services, and advocate on behalf of the LGBT community.

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I NEED SUPPORT

These are national, statewide and local resources that provide social outlets, support, health services, and advocate on behalf of the LGBT community.

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I AM TRANSGENDER

Find support and information on gender marker changes, voter laws that may impact the community, and much more.

Go To Transgender Resources

I AM TRANSGENDER

Find support and information on gender marker changes, voter laws that may impact the community, and much more.

Go To Transgender Resources

I AM A TRANSGENDER ALLY

Access tips and resources that can be used as you move toward becoming a better ally to transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

BE AN ALLY

I AM A TRANSGENDER ALLY

Access tips and resources that can be used as you move toward becoming a better ally to transgender and gender-nonconforming people.

BE AN ALLY

I NEED LEGAL ADVICE

SC Equality provides this directory to LGBT South Carolinians seeking legal representation and to attorneys working with the LGBTQ community.

Find An Attorney

I NEED LEGAL ADVICE

SC Equality provides this directory to LGBT South Carolinians seeking legal representation and to attorneys working with the LGBTQ community.

Find An Attorney

I’M LOOKING FOR A FAITH COMMUNITY

A stronger network of affirming faith communities counters the tension between LGBT rights and religious freedom.  Find affirming communities recommended by SC Equality’s membership.

Find A Faith Community

I’M LOOKING FOR A FAITH COMMUNITY

A stronger network of affirming faith communities counters the tension between LGBT rights and religious freedom.  Find affirming communities recommended by SC Equality’s membership.

Find A Faith Community

I’M FACING DISCRIMINATION

Have you faced discrimination in employment or housing or have been denied service at a business? Learn more about your rights, South Carolina’s laws, and what is protected. Find resources and toolkits to create positive change for LGBTQ South Carolinians.

Learn More About Ending Discrimination

I’M FACING DISCRIMINATION

Have you faced discrimination in employment or housing or have been denied service at a business? Learn more about your rights, South Carolina’s laws, and what is protected. Find resources and toolkits to create positive change for LGBTQ South Carolinians.

Learn More About Ending Discrimination

MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

SC Equality has identified LGBTQ+ healthcare resources across South Carolina. Here you will find resources including primary care, mental health services, youth groups, shelters, support groups, STI testing, and much more.

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MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

SC Equality has identified LGBTQ+ healthcare resources across South Carolina. Here you will find resources including primary care, mental health services, youth groups, shelters, support groups, STI testing, and much more.

Start Here

I WANT TO TELL MY STORY

Have you been subject to discrimination because of your sexual orientation or gender identity?  Are you the victim of a hate crime or violence?  Do you have a story you would like to share?

Tell It Now

I WANT TO TELL MY STORY

Have you been subject to discrimination because of your sexual orientation or gender identity?  Are you the victim of a hate crime or violence?  Do you have a story you would like to share?

Tell It Now

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1 Day Away from Election 2020 What you should know!

November 2nd, 2020|

It is time to make your voice heard! The 2020 General Election is on November 3rd and we want you to be prepared Election 2020 is here and we want you to be prepared with all information you need to make your voice heard. Here is what you need to know: It is no [...]

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October 22nd, 2020|

TAKE ACTION NOW TELL SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM WE ARE GOING TO USE HIS WORDS AGAINST HIM AND DEMAND THAT SENATOR TIM SCOTT VOTE NO ON JUDGE AMY CONEY BARRETT'S NOMINATION TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. TAKE ACTION NOW Today, Senator Graham held true with his promise to ramrod the nomination of Judge Amy [...]

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