Best Veterans in South Carolina — 17 verified resources

About Veterans for Women

Women veterans are the fastest-growing segment of the VA system and have access to dedicated Women Veterans Program Managers at every VA medical center. The VA covers gender-specific primary care, maternity care, mental health (including military sexual trauma counseling, free regardless of discharge status), and the Women Veterans Call Center (1-855-VA-WOMEN). The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and Vocational Rehabilitation are processed through regional VA offices, and state Veterans Service Organizations (American Legion, VFW, DAV) help file claims for free. This directory includes Women Veterans Program Managers, state VSOs, and veteran legal clinics.

Veterans in South Carolina

South Carolina family courts handle divorce, custody, and support in each of its 16 judicial circuits. The Child Support Services Division operates under the Department of Social Services. Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant are the largest cities. South Carolina Legal Services and the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) serve women.

17 Resources

Frequently Asked

How many veterans resources are in South Carolina?

Women's Corner tracks 17 verified veterans resources for women in South Carolina.

Are veterans resources in South Carolina free?

17 of the 17 listed veterans resources in South Carolina are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in South Carolina have veterans resources?

Listings span cities including Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, North Charleston.

What are some examples of veterans resources in South Carolina?

Featured entries include SC Division of Veterans Affairs, WJB Dorn VA Medical Center — Columbia, Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center — Charleston, SC Veterans Homes, Upstate Warrior Solution — Greenville.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

7 of 17 South Carolina veterans listings include verified phone numbers.

Are there VA benefits specifically for women veterans?

Yes. Every VA Medical Center has a Women Veterans Program Manager (WVPM) who coordinates primary care, gynecology, maternity, mental health, and MST (Military Sexual Trauma) services. Call the Women Veterans Call Center at 1-855-829-6636 — staffed by women veterans — for benefits, claims, and referrals.

I experienced MST — what help is available?

Every VA facility provides free MST counseling and treatment regardless of discharge status, length of service, or whether you reported it at the time. You don't need a service-connected disability rating. Call the Vet Center hotline at 1-877-927-8387 for confidential counseling, or 988 then press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

How do I file a VA disability claim?

File online at VA.gov/disability or with help from an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO) — DAV, AMVETS, VFW, and American Legion all provide free claim filing. Don't pay anyone for claim help — it's illegal for non-accredited people to charge. Average wait is 4–6 months. Appeals are common; don't give up after a first denial.

Is there housing help for homeless women veterans?

Yes. HUD-VASH provides Section 8 vouchers paired with VA case management for homeless veterans. SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) prevents and ends homelessness with rapid rehousing funds. Call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838) — the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 24/7.