Foothills Alliance - Serving Anderson and Oconee Counties in South Carolina

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Foothills Alliance offers prevention, intervention, and support services to survivors of sexual assault and child sexual abuse. We serve Anderson and Oconee Counties. Our services are FREE to the public:

24-Hour Crisis Hotline

•	(800) 585-8952 toll free
•	(864) 231-7273 local

Suppport and Advocacy

•	Emergency room assistance after sexual assault
•	Forensic interviewing and exams of abused children

Counseling

•	For adult and child survivors
•	For loved ones of survivors

Community Awareness

•	Education and awareness

Community Outreach

•	Parenting support groups

Information Resource

•	Statistics Regarding Child Abuse and Sexual Assault
•	Valuable Websites

Volunteer Pam Parker is distinguished with two 2007 community service awards!

AnMed donates building to Foothills Alliance! See 4-17-2007 article published in the Anderson Independent-Mail. (Also see press release.)

Rick Hane was named the "South Carolina Citizen Advocate of the Year" by the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Columbia, SC.

Sanquinita Martin was awarded the 2007 South Carolina Juanita Chavez Award by Parents Anonymous, for her dedication to her family and community.

Volunteer Nancy Hayward recognized for 10 years of service to Foothills Alliance (4-16-2007).

Please see Calendar for upcoming events:

Date / Time	Event	Location
Winter 2007	The Festival of Trees is coming soon ... check back for more details! (See info on last year's event.)	(To be announced)
September 27	Get Carded Day Informational cards will be distributed to college students regarding available counseling and assistance for survivors of sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. Also, see related public service announcements, including videos of celebrity activists: Jennie Garth, actress Tori Amos, singer/songwriter Rachel Bilson, actress. (Video files above are viewable with Windows Media Player)	Anderson University (Anderson, SC) Forrest College (Anderson, SC) Tri-County Technical College (Pendleton, SC)
September 6, 13, 20, and 27: 5:30 to 8:30 pm. (Registration deadline is August 27.)	Sexual Trauma Center Volunteer Advocates Training Volunteers must attend all 4 sessions. Interested potential volunteers must register by August 27^th and must complete an interview with our staff as well. See Volunteer Application Form (PDF). Please contact Rose at 864-231-7273.	Foothills Alliance (Anderson, SC)
Friday, June 15	Annual Golf Tournament 1st Place Winners: Pickens Country Club Left to right: Linda Nix, Patti McGaha, Debbie Gravely and Nancy Holcombe (click photo for larger view) Foothills Alliance Annual Ladies Golf Tournament participants (click photo for larger view)	Anderson Country Club (Anderson, SC)

See above in "Upcoming and Recent Events" for information about the September 2007 Sexual Trauma Center Volunteer Advocates Training.

Learn more about getting involved in our organization. Men and women of all ages and races are encouraged to apply.

Hotline:		(800) 585-8952
Local:		(864) 231-7273
Fax:		(864) 231-8515
E-mail:		info@foothillsalliance.org
Address:		216 East Calhoun Street Anderson, SC 29621

This website is not meant to be used in lieu of counseling or other professional guidance.
This site is for informational and educational use only.
To speak with a Foothills Alliance representative, please call (800) 585-8952.

Website designed and maintained by Dian Hall.