The Harriet Hancock Center is here to provide you with a safe and welcoming space. We strive to create an environment for you to be your authentic self. As a community center, we offer peer-support & social groups, educational materials, and connections to community resources.
Community resources throughout South Carolina for the LGBTQ+ community. Includes crisis assistance, medical services, counseling services, community organizations, etc
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
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 pages
1108 Woodrow Street Columbia, SC 29205
Monday - Friday: 2pm - 6pm
Other times by making an appointment by calling 803.771.7713
We will update our schedule of hours on a quarterly basis. While we list our hours of operation here, please note that we are volunteer operated. As such, the surest sign that we’re open during our listed hours is the presence of our Flags posted outside. Additionally you can check our calendar for periodic Special Events, or Holiday/other closings, join our email list and of course, if you wish, call us to confirm we’re open.
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.
The Harriet Hancock LGBT Center is located in downtown Columbia, SC in the historic Melrose Heights neighborhood.
If you need community resources, we have a resource guide. If you need program-specific information, please use the emails on the associated pages. If you want to become a volunteer, please fill out an application on our Support Us page.
For any other questions, you can email below. We will do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
1108 Woodrow Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Telephone // 803-771-7713
Email // info[@]harriethancockcenter.org
Join our email list, submit your information here!