211 Connects Residents with Resources

Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina and Kelly Callahan Cruise, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the United Way Association of South Carolina (Photo: Matt Perron)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re looking for assistance with a problem and you don’t know where to turn, or you simply want information on a particular human service issue South Carolina residents now have a way to find out what’s available in their area.

Tuesday afternoon Lieutenant Governor Henry McMaster announced the launch of South Carolina 211.

The number can connect callers with support groups, community clinics, counselors, shelters, food pantries, programs for seniors and more.