COVID-19 Resource Information: Community Initiatives, Inc.

As the COVID-19 crisis rapidly evolves, the health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities remain top priority. We wanted to share with you what one of our local community partners - Community Initiatives, Inc. - is doing to still address the needs of our community:

Community Initiatives, Inc. has made their services available by tele-health and telephone as much as possible. They are able to complete some medical appointments and all benefits screenings remotely. Please see below for hours and contact information:

La Clinica Gratis, Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm
Please note that for medical assessments and questions, patients can call the office at 864-941-7980. Appointments for nurse visits, doctors appointments, and telehealth will be conducted by phone.
Patients who are scheduled for tele-health appoints can Skype, FaceTime, or use Google Duo using the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Thrive Hub/Benefits Screenings, Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm
For assistance applying for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid or Medicare, clients can inbox Community Initiatives via their Facebook page (Community Initiatives Inc) at @communityinitiativesinc or call 223-7472 to make appointments during the noted office hours. Translators are available if requested. Once the appointment is made, clients will be directed on how to connect. If needed, a contact person can be reached from 9am until 1pm via FaceTime at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and Skype at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Community Outreach, Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm
For inquires regarding educational assistance, benefit screenings, and general inquiries please call the contact person at 223-7472.

For any of Community Initiatives' health care providers (covered under their malpractice policy) that are available to assist with tele-health options, please email the below contact person for additional information:

Teresa Goodman, M.S., M.A.
Executive Director
Community Initiatives, Inc.
www.communityinitiatives.us
Phone: 864-223-7472 Fax: 864-229-1072