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AID Upstate is an AIDS Service Organization serving Upstate South Carolina (Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Greenville counties). Currently, AU serves, on average, 750+ clients and families touched by HIV/AIDS.

Allen Bennett Hospital
Our Greer Medical Campus, which includes Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital and Roger Huntington Nursing Center, offers both inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents in the Greer and Taylors area, as well as to residents of southern Spartanburg County.

Alzheimer's Association - Upstate SC Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association--Upstate South Carolina Chapter-- is a non-profit charitable tax-exempt, voluntary health organization dedicated to family support, education, research, and advocacy. The National headquarter is located in Chicago. There are approximately 4.5 million persons affected by Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia in the United States. It is estimated that 50,000 of those are in SC.

American Leprosy Missions
Founded in 1906, American Leprosy Missions (ALM) provides care to people around the world with leprosy and related disabilities. ALM is a non-denominational Christian ministry of hope and restoration for those suffering with this disease. The ministry supports more than 100 projects in approximately 20 countries.

The Blood Connection
The Blood Connection has been serving the Greenville area for 25 years, working to ensure that healthcare partners have an adequate, safe, cost-effective blood supply.

Children's Hospital is located at 701 Grove Rd. Call 864-455-8860 for more information.

Down Syndrome Family Alliance of Greenville
Together we welcome you to join us in honoring the lives and potential of adults and children with Down syndrome.

H.A.L.T.E.R.
H. A .L. T. E. R. is an affordable Therapeutic Horseback Riding program in Spartanburg, SC which has served handicapped residents of Greenville, Spartanburg, and surrounding counties and students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind since 1987.

Hillcrest Hospital is located at 729 S.E. Main St., Simpsonville. Call 864-967-6100 for more information.

Hospice Care of South Carolina needs volunteers! What a great way to become involved in the community! Help with patient care, small household chores, or childcare. Groups are also welcome to help with small home repairs, building ramps, yard work, etc. Volunteers are also needed in our Hospice offices, or to bake cookies or make “goodie” bags. Please call 1-800-932-2738 for more information. Visit our website at www.hospicecare.net.

Greenville Free Medial Clinic
For more information, call 864-232-1470, ext. 600.

Greenville Hospital System
Want to know more about Greenville Hospital System? Whether you grew up in Greenville, relocated here or are visiting from out of the area, this page will give you an overview of GHS, its mission and services.

Greenville Walks
Greenvillians should be proud of their efforts to shed excess weight through their participation in the Greater Greenville Shrinkdown. Now it is time to extend those efforts by joining Greenville Walks, a free five-week program beginning March 12.

Mental Health Association of Greenville - TEENline
Call 864-467-3344, TEENline: 864-467-TEEN (467-8336).

North Greenville Hospital is located at 807 N. Main St., Travelers Rest. Call 864-834-5132 for mroe information.

Piedmont Women's Center
Free and confidential services include, but are not limited to: free pregnancy tests with immediate results and confidential counseling; a safe and secure place to talk about your feelings and explore all your alternatives; limited ultrasounds through your first trimester; referrals for medical and legal aid and information; and information and counceling about sexually transmitted diseases.

St. Francis Health System
We are a community dedicated to providing health care services to those in need. The sponsership of St. Francis transferred from the Francisican Sisters of the poor to the Sisters of Bon Secours and the Bon Secours Health Care System, Inc. With our new sponsorship, we will continue our mission of providing high quality and compassionate care for our patients.

SC Tobacco Quitline
Congratulations! You've decided to qut smoking!
Call 1-800-QUITNOW to talk with a trained tobacco treatment specialist who can hep you in your efforts to quit! It's FREE. Any S.C. resident can call. Hours are 8AM - midnight, 7 days a week. Services feature phone and internet counseling.

Shriners Hospital for Children
950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville. 864-271-3444 or 864-240-3124.

SparkPeople.com
Free online customized diet plans, tools, and resources.

Step it Up!
Step It Up! is a pedometer based program that encourages individuals to adopt healthy physical activity behaviors by starting where they are and incorporating small changes into their busy daily routines.










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