New Directions is the primary provider of shelter in Horry County and the largest emergency shelter in the 13 northeastern counties of South Carolina. We offer…

  • Shelter and Basic Needs

    Each night, we shelter over 200 individuals across four facilities. Beyond a bed and a safe place to lie down, we provide for the basic needs of clients in our care including meals, showers, hygiene products, and laundry.

  • Connections to Resources

    More than just treating the “symptoms” of a crisis through immediate needs, we work to help clients identify and address underlying issues such as addiction, mental illness, disability, low employability, transportation, missing ID’s, etc. Through case management and peer support, clients have access to resources from over 90 partner agencies to help them overcome barriers.

  • Community Support

    Clients in our program have the support of case managers and peer support specialists through every step of their journey out of homelessness, poverty, and addiction. Peer-led groups and classes help clients “learn how to live again” and aid the recovery from any trauma or crisis.