The goal of this guide is to be a source of information and services available to the LGBT community of the Columbia and Midlands regions of South Carolina. We also have a resource guide specific for the needs of people in the trans community (medical providers, name change legal advice, etc.). This list is comprehensive but may not be exhaustive. If you see we have missed a local resource or you have a service you would like to advertise to the Midlands LGBT community, please email info@harriethancockcenter.org.

Transgender Resource Guide

Medical Services

Counseling Services

Advocacy & Legal Resources

Community & National Organizations

Affirming Religious Congregations

Other Resources and Service Providers

Harriet Hancock LGBT Center

Named after longtime activist and co-founder of the South Carolina Pride Movement, the Center provides a safe and welcoming space for South Carolina’s LGBT community and its allies.

Our facility offers a variety of resources including a free lending library, meeting spaces for LGBT-supportive groups, and a directory of LGBT-friendly businesses, organizations, and counselors while also serving as the headquarters for the South Carolina Pride Movement.

The resources provided at the Harriet Hancock LGBT Center are free and available to everyone during operating hours. These times may vary depending on the availability of center staff and volunteers.