Roads of Independance
Sumter, SC 29150
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Becoming an adult is rarely easy, but coping with mental illness, unstable living situations, lack of family support, or difficulty making ends meet can all leave you struggling to achieve your goals. Roads of Independence is here for you.
To be eligible for membership, you must be:
- a Young Adult aged 16-25
- living in Sumter, Lee, or Kershaw County
- Experience with at least one of the following:
- History/at risk for mental illness
- Struggling with substance use
- Foster Care/DJJ Experience
- At Risk For Homelessness
- Need help “Adulting” (life skills)
Services:
- Counseling, Telepsychiatry, and Peer Support Groups
- Transition Planning- education, housing, employment, transportation, independent living
- Nurse services (on-site once per week) for some medical services
- Computer lab- for homework, job searching, resumes, etc
In addition to the above, Roads of Independence also offers a variety of workshops meant to help young adults learn life skills: resume building, educational goal setting, finance management, cooking classes, household management, and more. ROI staff work with community partners to help provide as much help as possible for our members. Members will also have access to the clothing closet, shower facilities, laundry facilities, snacks, and the engagement lounge amenities.