For emergency assistance, counseling services, legal advocacy, and information regarding your situation, the following offices and agencies may be able to help.

• Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Victim's Advocate – 898-5536

 Provides assistance and information to victims of criminal acts, abuse, assault, etc.

• Rape Crisis Line – 898-5575

 Provides assistance and counseling services for rape victims.

• South Carolina Lawyers Referral Service -- 1-800-868-2284 or www.scbar.org/public

Can assist you in acquiring legal representation; a service of the South Carolina Bar Association. The Association's web site features information on their Pro Bono Program, free legal help, legal assistance to military personnel, and information pertaining to court operations and legal issues.