FAQs

To learn more about Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach and the services that we offer, please reference the list of frequently asked questions below.

Do you do deposits?

The only agency we know that may possibly assist with deposits is WEOC (Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council).

Do you serve Conway?

The service area of Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach does not include Conway. However, CAP (Churches Assisting People) does have the pleasure of serving the Conway community.

I (we) need a room, a place to stay for a night, a few days, or a week.

While we do not offer short-term rental assistance, we can give you the number for New Directions, a local organization that offers shelter assistance.

I pay bi-monthly or month to month rent. Can you help me pay my rent?

At Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach, we can only consider monthly rental assistance if you have an annual lease.

I rent a room from a friend. Can I receive assistance with my rent?

While we do offer rental assistance, we are unable to help with subleases.

Do you deliver meals or food?

While Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach does offer food to our clients, we do not deliver them. If you are interested in delivered meals or food, please contact our community partners Meals on Wheels or Mobile Meals for prepared meals. Also, Neighbor to Neighbor may offer assistance in delivering food from food pantries.

I need a ride to my doctor's appointment.

While we do offer local bus tickets, you may want to call Neighbor to Neighbor (or if you receive Medicaid - Coast RTA) to receive car transportation.

I'm in an abusive relationship. Can you help me?

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. For additional assistance and guidance, please call the Family Justice Center.

Do you offer dental assistance?

Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach focuses on providing short-term assistance such as food and rent/utility assistance. For dental assistance, please contact our community partner Little River Medical Center.