Courage Center

Tcc expanded to two new geographic locations by opening offices in both richland and orangeburg counties. In addition, tcc expanded referral partnerships in both of these counties by connecting to new referral partnerships such as criminal justice organizations, groups focused on serving the unhoused community, and local area hospitals. Through these efforts tcc connected with 381 participant[ants who were criminal justice involved. As part of the outreach to these communities tcc participated in 76 outreach events, 53 community table and presentation events, and 31 social events. Tcc also provided 6 certified peer support training events. In addition, tcc expanded its harm reduction efforts in these counties and distributed 1,685 boxes of naloxone, the life-saving opioid overdose reversal agent.

Tcc began new partner relationships with local area hospitals to providw peer support for both the emergencey department and inpatient referrals. Tcc connected with 222 patients at lexington medical center and 186 patients at prisma health.