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Community Health & Wellness Space
You shouldn’t have to educate your provider when trying to get healthcare or other social services. You may not know where to even start looking for a provider that is knowledgeable and affirming of your identity as LGBTQ+. You may just want to get the services you need without having to deal with the fumbles of the front office person or filling out paperwork that doesn’t represent who you are.
That’s what the Community Health & Wellness Space Program is here for!
The Pride Link will be back with drop-in hours soon. We are working on improvements to our programs to make it more effective for you all!
Once we reopen, providers will be on-site delivering various services to remove barriers to care, build trust between LGBTQ+ folks and service providers, and make sure you get the care you need to live a happy, healthy, and whole life! Check out some of our services on-site and find out more by viewing the calendar below.
Health screenings and education
Mental health screening and counseling
Vaccines including HPV and COVID-19
HIV & STI screenings
PrEP assessments and labs
Domestic violence assessments and resources
Sexual assault resources
Hormone Therapy Fund Assistance
Name and gender marker change assistance
Workshops on health, employment, financial, and other topics
Financial Assistance for LGBTQ+ Care
Accessing care in Upstate, SC that is LGBTQ+-culturally competent and affordable can be challenging. We understand that. That’s why we strive to make accessing health care easy and affordable by providing funding to cover fees for a variety of care needs. To be eligible, you must live in one of the ten counties in the Upstate (Abbeville, Anderson, Cherokee, Greenwood, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, or Union).
*All financial assistance approval is based on available funding at the time.
Hormone Therapy Assistance
Pride Link is proud to partner with QMed, a telehealth medical provider in the Southeast that makes starting and maintaining hormone therapy easier for trans and nonbinary people.
Currently, our partnership with QMed covers the $299 initial appointment fee, $99 lab fees, and the $149 fees for appointments for your entire first year with QMed!
If you are already working with a doctor or provider for hormone therapy services, we still may be able to help with financial assistance. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Mental health assistance
Affirming mental health care can be difficult to find in Upstate, SC much less afford. If you’re needing a bit of help covering the costs, fill out the form below to see how we might be able to support.
Our mental health assistance program currently covers up to $500 towards mental health counseling. When possible, we are happy to renew financial assistance for mental health services.
Other services
Complete the form below if there are other services you need help paying for. We can’t guarantee we’ll be able to help depending on our available funding, but we’ll do our best to point you to resources to support your needs. Generally, we are able to meet needs that are $250 or less, but we encourage you to reach to see how we might be able to connect you to resources for larger needs.
Other Resources:
For help with many basic needs, including rental assistance, emergency housing, and home accessibility construction, check out sc211.org via United Way.
For free legal aid, please reach out to our friends at SC Legal Services. https://sclegal.org/
For LGBTQ+ affirming providers across the Upstate, contact us for our resource guide.
Financial Assistance Form
Apply for assistance by clicking the button below.
Upcoming events
Find out what specific services and resources we’ll have on each drop-in date coming up.
Check back often for updates!
Resource Closet
Are you short on groceries and not sure how you’ll eat until you get paid next?
Are you in the beginning of your transition and not sure what your style is or you need a whole new wardrobe?
Are you struggling financially and need some basic items like food, clothing, or hygiene products?
The Pride Link’s Resource Closet is here to help. We know that showing up at some of the local food banks or clothing closets around town or in churches can be anxiety producing. You’re not sure how you’ll be treated or if you’re welcome there. We’d be happy to help with some of these basic needs and look forward to meeting you!
Hours
The Resource Closet is open during drop-in hours on Tuesdays from 9am-12pm and Wednesdays from 4-7pm or by appointment. Call or email Nick to make an appointment at 864-248-4040 or nick@pridelink.org.
CLOTHING
We try to stock donated gently used and new clothing in all styles and sizes. Shoes, accessories, casual and work wear, binders and gaffs, and more.
FOOD
Shelf stable food to fill your cabinets! Canned goods, peanut butter, pasta, soups, crackers, rice, cereals, and more.
HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Full size and travel size items to keep you feeling fresh! Soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet paper, menstrual products, and more.
Donations
We accept donations of new or gently used clothing and accessories, shelf stable food items, full and travel size hygiene products. Donations can be dropped off at by calling 864-248-4040 ext 264 Monday - Thursday between 9am-5pm.
Mobile Community Center
Come hang out with your friends, meet new people, access health services, and get connected to community resources.
Across the ten counties of the Upstate, our LGBTQ+ community faces many barriers, such as distance, lack of transportation, and limited finances, when it comes to socializing with other LGBTQ+ folks and getting the services they need to live a full and healthy life.
The Mobile Community Center brings social support, culturally competent services, and community resources to where people are in their community. Whether you want to meet new people in a laid back setting, bring your friends and play board games, get tested for HIV, get a medical or mental health screening, or learn about community resources - Mobile Community Center has you covered.
KEY SERVICES OFFERED
Social support and activities
Basic medical screening, health education, and resources
Mental health screening, education, and resources
HIV testing and counseling
Assistance applying for state and local benefits such as SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and more
Workshops on key topics of interest
Connection to community resources
Upcoming Program Dates
Partner with us!
Are you with an organization or grassroots group interested in providing services or resources on site during one of our Health and Wellness Programs? We’d love to have you, just complete the form by clicking the button below!