2022 SCICH SC State of Homelessness Report - Flipbook - Page 20
211 SYSTEM
United Way Call Center for Supportive Services
Homeless Services &
Homeless Prevention
Assistance
United Way's 211 connects persons all across South Carolina to health, human, and social
service organizations. Overall, homeless services and homeless prevention assistance
account for more than half the calls during the reported period. Homelessness services
refers to shelters, motel vouchers, and other services for people currently experiencing
homelessness. Prevention Services refers to a wider range of services aimed at assisting
people who may be at-risk of homelessness, including financial assistance and legal
support. These two categories combined accounted for 54% of all calls to 211 during FY21
(10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021).
Calls by Category
Other Needs
7.7%
Homeless Prevention
11.3%
Homeless Services
80.9%
2022 SC
STATE OF HOMELESSNESS REPORT
Referrals
Calls
% Calls
Homeless
Prevention
99,494
37,183
47%
Homeless
Services
5,767
5,219
7%
Other
Services
28,455
35,680
46%
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