Need Help?

New Directions offers shelter, meals, basic needs, and resources to those experiencing homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Service is prioritized for Horry County residents. If you are not an Horry County resident and are in need of assistance, please seek services in your area. For assistance in your area, or to be connected with resources not offered, call 211, the United Way’s national assistance hotline or visit their website 211.org.

  • Shelter for Single Men

    New Directions for Men offers shelter through our Pathways Program and Essentials Emergency Stay. Pathways is a structured, recovery-based program where clients work with case managers and peer support specialists to identify and address underlying issues of a crisis, to learn how to live again through classes and peer-led groups, and to resolve their crisis by securing a permanent, positive solution.

    For more information, please call and ask to speak to a case manager or peer support specialist, or come in person on weekdays between 1-3pm.

    Essentials Emergency Stay is available to men on first come, first served basis each night. Services are prioritized for local residents. Check-in is at 8pm at New Directions for Men at 1005 Osceola Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

  • Shelter for Single Women

    New Directions for Women offers shelter through our Pathways Program. Pathways is a structured, recovery-based program where clients work with case managers and peer support specialists to identify and address underlying issues of a crisis, to learn how to live again through classes and peer-led groups, and to resolve their crisis by securing a permanent, positive solution.

    Currently, there is a wait list for shelter availability at New Directions for Women. Please call and ask to speak with a case manager for more information or to join the waiting list.

  • Shelter for Families with Children

    New Directions for Families with Children offers shelter through our Pathways Program. Pathways is a structured program where clients work with case managers to establish stability for their children and family, identify and address underlying issues of a crisis, and to resolve their crisis by securing a permanent, positive solution.

    Currently, there is a wait list for shelter availability at New Directions for Families. Please call and ask to speak with a case manager for more information or to join the waiting list.

  • Community Dinner

    A nightly to-go meal is available at our Men’s Shelter from 6:30-7:00 PM for anyone who is hungry. Meals available on a first-come, first-served basis at 1005 Osceola Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

  • Showers, Laundry, & Case Management at New Directions Walk-in Center

    Our Walk-in Center adjacent to the Men’s Shelter offers showers, laundry, hygiene, case management, from Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm. Services are available on a first-come, first served basis at 1005 Osceola Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

  • Addiction Help

    If you or someone you know is suffering from addiction, we are here to help. Please call us and ask to speak to one of our peer support specialists. We are here to help you find recovery from any substance use/abuse issue and connect with the program that is right for you.

  • Long Distance Transportation Assistance

    If you are homeless and have family or other support systems elsewhere, we offer long-distance transportation assistance through bus tickets or gas card. To determine your eligibility, please call and ask to speak with a case manager or come in person to our Men’s Shelter on weekdays from 9 - 11am at 1005 Osceola Street, Myrtle Beach SC 29577.

  • Code Blue Overnight Inclement Weather Shelter *As Announced*

    During inclement weather events such as freezing or heat advisories and severe storms, we open our Men’s and Women’s facilities beyond bed capacity to provide shelter from the elements. This service occur as announced.