Neighborhood Wellness Initiative

Is your neighborhood interested in -

• Identifying  health risk factors that are unique to your neighborhood?

• Do you want to fully engage your neighbors in methods to reduce those risk factors?

• Is your neighborhood interested in celebrating results?

• Do you have volunteers and or leaders in your neighborhood that want to learn a  basic understanding of wellness health risk factors and methods to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Call Toni Able – 941-3370 to learn more about the Neighborhood Wellness Initiative and how it can assist your neighbors in creating and maintaining a healthier community.

Properly Displaying Your Address On Your Home

Protect your family and your property. If you need 911 services, fire, law enforcement and EMS will be able to find you faster. A visitor, child or an injured person may be unable to give clear directions. New emergency personnel may be unfamiliar with your area.    Seconds count in an emergency!

A Citizens Guide to the Purpose, Process and Implementation of a

Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD)

NRD (Neighborhood Revitalization District) is a zoning category that was approved by the Greenwood County Council as an option for neighborhoods to apply standards to properties above the current county standards.

Purpose. The NRD provides the ability for neighborhood groups or organizations to establish development standards for the maintenance of property beyond the current level of county law.  This district is typically geared towards older neighborhoods who suffer from vacant, physically declining and under performing properties and where there is a need to stimulate the development or redevelopment of the neighborhood.  For a full explanation please click here A Citizens Guide to the NRD

Crime Prevention

How can we get a Neighborhood Watch Sign?

Okay….just imagine this:   you see a suspicious person in your neighborhood, or you see someone committing a crime….or…..maybe you think that the child living down the street from you is being abused….but you are just not sure whether or not to get involved…..what do you do?  Well, you could call 9-1-1 but then they ask you for your name, address….etc…..you are afraid to call them because you don’t want to give your name out….again….what do you do?  Well, here is your answer:   The number listed above is a number that  you can call to report suspicious activity and crime WITHOUT GIVING THEM YOUR NAME!  That’s right!  Anyone, anywhere in Greenwood County, can now anonymously call the number listed above to report crime!  *This also helps the dispatchers to keep the lines free for emergency calls coming in from the 9-1-1 line!  It’s a win-win-win solution!

Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office Offers Home Security Survey and Checklist

Grendel Village Community Association National Night Out

Out of growing concerns for seniors and at risk citizens in our county the Community Services Division of the Sheriff‘s Office would like create a new volunteer service, “A Good Day Call.”  This will be a program designed to collect names and data from seniors and/or other citizens who may be at risk.  Each person will be assigned to a GCSO volunteer who will commit to calling assigned citizens frequently checking on their well being.   Hence, this will be a Good Day Call not just checking on the citizen’s but spreading “good cheer” as well.    We understand that some people may go for days without hearing another’s voice or having someone concerned for them.  When one is found in danger or discomfort then someone will respond to them trying to ensure their safety and quality of life.

We need your help! Obtaining the names, address, and information from people in need is made difficult through some government restrictions.  Consequently, we need for you or your organization to give us a call and let us know who really needs a Good Day Call.  Further, we will need volunteers.

If you can give us names, assistance, suggestions, or your time, please give us a call at the Community Services Division of the Sheriff’s Office and ask for Community Services Deputy Bill Quarles or Major Sonny Cox at 864-943-8045.   Thank you in advance for any assistance you may give to the Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office and the people of Greenwood County.

Greenwood County Free Clinic Information

Community Initiatives, Inc.  Free Clinic/Clinica Gratis

929 Phoenix Street, Greenwood, SC 29646 – Located in the United Center for Community Care.  864-229-7016

Come in red door on Creswell side and come downstairs.

The Community Initiatives, Inc. Free Clinic/Clinica Gratis provides limited urgent care and serves as a medical home for people who do not have health insurance.  Patients with critical health emergencies will be referred to the Self Regional Healthcare Emergency Department and patients who need specialized healthcare will be referred to an appropriate specialist provider. Some patients may qualify for a program to get their medicines for free. Please bring all medications

Mondays – Walk-In Free Clinic (English and Spanish)

• Doors open at 4:30pm
• All patients must check in by 7:30pm
• Please bring all medications

Tuesdays – Diabetes Clinic (English and Spanish)

• 5pm by appointment only

Saturdays – Walk-In Free Clinic (English and Spanish)

• Doors open at 9:00am
• All patients must check in by 10:30am

Greater Greenwood United Ministry
1404 Edgefield Street, Greenwood, S.C. 29646 (864) 942-0500

Free Medical Clinic for those without access to basic medical services. – Free Doctor visit and examination care  - Free lab work – Free drug prescriptions for patients  - Medical counseling and referral services to hospital and eye clinic Free Dental Clinic: Free dental care for extractions, only.  - Referrals

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

• Crisis Ministry is open from 9AM till 11:30AM

Tuesday

• Prescriptions can be refilled from 9AM till 11:30AM.

Wednesday

• Medical Clinic is open from 3:00-4:30PM for eligibility interviews, for new patients.

Thursday

• Medical Clinic is opens at 3:00PM for doctor visits.

2nd and 4th Thursday each month

Dental Clinic is for extractions and opens at 3PM.