Important Questions

If you have a need but aren't sure who to talk to, 2-1-1 can be a good place to start. It's free, confidential, and open 24/7.

They can help you find information and resources on questions like temporary shelter, crisis intervention, alcohol and substance misuse, domestic or sexual violence, and much more. They'll also just listen if all you need is someone to talk to.

The Cumbee Center helps people who have experienced domestic or sexual violence. 

They can:

help you find counseling and support

go with you to the hospital after an assault

put you in touch with resources and information

and much more.

AYE offers a lot of youth programming and clubs, mostly through Aiken public schools. 

You can also sign up for their free Career Readiness Program, which is held every Wednesday evening. You'll learn skills like resume building, good workplace communication, and more.

Sex and relationships are tough! Fact Forward can help you figure out how to talk to your partner or your parents about sex, learn about your health care rights as a teen, understand your birth control options, and much more, all in teen-friendly language.

Teens have the right to confidential health and reproductive care and information! 

You can find health care services at all South Carolina public health clinics, including:

Free or low-cost birth control

Pregnancy testing

Sexually transmitted illness (STI) screenings

Emergency contraception

By SC law, public health clinics can only provide "sex ed" on abstinence.

Anderson County and Spartanburg County also have special teen-only "The Point" clinics.

The Aiken County Public Library is a great resource for finding information! 

Want help with a school assignment?

Interested in learning about new books and movies?

Wanna know more about your community?

Ask a librarian!

Librarians will also put together a "book bundle" of books just for teens -- FREE!