Support & Services for the Midlands LGBTQ+ Community
It can be isolating to be LGBTQ+ in South Carolina, but here at the Harriet Hancock Center we provide you with a safe and welcoming space for South Carolina’s LGBTQ+ community and its allies. We strive to create a space for to be yourself, receive social support from those who understand your experiences, and a way to keep up with LGBTQ+ culture in the Midlands. As a community center, our main offerings are support & social groups, educational material, and a directory of community resources.
We provide community support and resources with a variety of services.
Community resources throughout South Carolina for the LGBTQ+ community. Includes crisis assistance, medical services, counseling services, community organizations, LGBT friendly businesses, affirming religious congregations, etc.
Community resources throughout South Carolina specifically for the transgender community. Includes legal services, medical providers, counseling services, etc.
Change Your Name, Change Your Life - a name change and gender marker clinic in partnership with the Transgender Awareness Alliance.
We have a diverse range of programs & services, including support & social groups, educational programs, a free lending library, book club and community events.
Keep up with what’s going on in our community and any upcoming events by looking at our calendar.
About the Harriet Hancock Center
For over 30 years, the Harriet Hancock Center has been providing support & services for the LGBTQ+ community in the Midlands area. To find out more about the history of our center, our mission, our leadership and the history of LGBTQ+ rights in Columbia, check out our about page.
Visit or Contact Us
Location & Spring Hours:
1108 Woodrow Street Columbia, SC 29205
Tuesdays, 5-7 pm
Wednesdays 5-7 pm
Thursdays, 5-7 pm
Other times by making an appointment by calling 803.771.7713.
We have been busy developing new programs and opportunities to support the community! We encourage your to join our email list and check back frequently for updates. Don’t forget to follow our social media for information about our programs, new groups, and upcoming engagements.
If you have any other questions, please go to our contact page.
