History

ACCESS was formed in 1987 in response to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic, serving an initial dozen clients, and more than 500 in the first decade. In the mid-1990s, the focus of ACCESS client services shifted from addressing end of life issues to the challenges of providing services beyond HIV/AIDS to long-term medical care and treatment, supportive mental health, substance abuse services, housing stabilization and sustainability and advocacy.

  • Locations

    Beaufort & Jasper Offices
    5710 North Okatie Highway,Suite B
    Ridgeland, SC 29936
    (p) 843-379-5600 (f) 843-379-5601
    Colleton & Hampton Services
    109 1st Street East, PO Box 132
    Hampton, SC 29924
    (p) 803-943-0554 (f) 803-943-0664

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We Believe

Information and education are the foundation for understanding and promoting healthy lifestyles; and that no individual should stand alone when facing significant challenges in life. Our mission is empowering communities to ACCESS a healthy lifestyle through education and supportive services. We work through networking, strategic planning, and advocacy and education. Please click here to learn more about ACCESS network. Donate Today:

HIV/AIDS Awareness

ACCESS was founded in 1987 in response to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic. In the mid 1990s the focus of ACCESS client service changed from addressing end of life issues to helping people who are affected by HIV/AIDS live with the disease. ACCESS offers assistance with long term medical care, FREE confidential HIV Testing and Counseling, Group & Individual support programs, education and prevention, and nutrition programs. HIV and AIDS are still problems nationwide and while our focus has changed it is still our goal to help those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Homeless Care

ACCESS Network serves Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper county homeless in many ways. We offer Emergency Financial Assistance, Home Haven, Housing First Program, Technical Assistance and training and awareness. Homelessness is an often overlooked issue in our area, but it is a serious problem.